[Tutor] re-import

[Glenn T Norton]

jhl wrote:

> Hi-
>
> How is the 1st import of a module removed so that new edits on the 
> module can be re-imported?
>
> DETAIL:
>
> I am working on a module/file and importing it into a python shell, 
> trying it out and then tweaking/editing the module.  Then to see the 
> effects of the edits, I want to re-import the file and find that the 
> original import persists-- can't get the new/edited module without 
> exiting and restarting the python shell.  I've used dir() and del'd 
> every reference to the module (and its contents/defs), but the 1st 
> import seems to remain as the source for future imports.
>
> Thanks in advance for any & all help,
> -J
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Read about reload here:
http://docs.python.org/lib/built-in-funcs.html

Good Luck,
Glenn

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