[python-win32] executing dos commands

[King Simon-NFHD78]

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> g] On Behalf Of Graeme Glass
> Sent: 06 March 2009 12:08
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> Subject: Re: [python-win32] executing dos commands
> 
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 1:29 PM, <Solomon.Zewdie.Altek at zf.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi folkz,
> > just a simple question for a python guru:-)
> >
> > How can I execute dos commands via python?
> > The command exec("chdir \Dir1\dir2\..") doesn't do it.
> >
> > Many thanks in advance!
> >
> > Solomon
> >
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> 
> Hi Solomon,
> I think you are looking for either os.system(command) or the 
> subprocess module.
> 
> Take a look at http://docs.python.org, very comprehensive and a great
> helpful tutorial.
> HTH
> 
> Graeme

...although it is worth pointing out that if you are just trying to
change your current working directory, you really want the os.chdir
function

Simon