Can Python clear a DOS screen?

[Fredrik Lundh]

Dan Rolander wrote:
> I've got a Python script that writes to a DOS console. Is it possible to
> have the script clear the screen?

    os.system("cls")

(it's as stupid as it looks, but it works everywhere.
print "\x1a[2J" can also work, but it usually doesn't)

For better control, consider using a console driver.
here's one:

    http://effbot.org/efflib/console

Cheers /F