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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Let's Make a Class!

James Ball
James Ball
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Posted by James Ball
James Ball
2,074 Points

Import from characters vs. import from characters.py

Why does "from characters import Thief" work but not "from characters.py import Thief"? Why do you not have to specify the filename extension when importing?

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,972 Points

1) Click the link

2) In the upper right corner click 'Fork Snapshot'

3) Click the 'Fork Workspace' button. This should then load like a normal workspace

4) If the console isn't visible then choose menu View > Show Console

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KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,972 Points

Here is a detailed explanation of importing in Python.

Importing uses dotted paths to navigate directories so characters.py would specify a file named py.py in a characters directory. I put together a workspace to demonstrate. To use enter python test.py in the console. There are comments for each of 4 tests in test.py.

I'm still testing myself (like what happens with a file named characters.py.py, or if there is directory and file with the same name in the same directory) so I may add more later.

James Ball
James Ball
2,074 Points
James Ball
James Ball
2,074 Points

Kris, thanks for the detailed response and workspace. I can't access the console from within the workspace you set up. What am I doing wrong?