Python importing issue

Question

I have a module(Executive.py) that I am trying to import into another module I am working on (ExecutiveTest.py). The directory structure is like so:

src/
   common/
         python/
               Executive.py
         tests/
               ExecutiveTest.py

In ExecutiveTest.py, I have the following line:

from common.Executive import Executive

I get an error saying:ImportError: No module named common.Executive

How do I correct this import error?

Why do you say "common.Executive" when that is NOT the path to the module? — S.Lott, May 18 '11 at 19:58
Also, see the documentation on packages: http://docs.python.org/tutorial/modules.html#packages — Joe Kington, May 18 '11 at 19:59

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered May 18 '11 at 19:58

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You have to have an __init__.py file in the root of your package (it can be empty). Also, your module hierarchy has to reflect the directory structure, so python and tests should be part of the import as well.

answered May 18 '11 at 19:58

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which module? Executive or ExecutiveTest? – Blade3 May 18 '11 at 20:00

score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:19

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I found a similar post here. it looks like you can define the path that python refers to when looking for stuff to import. Something like:

sys.path.append( )

edited May 23 '17 at 12:19

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answered May 18 '11 at 20:05

Sheena

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