Frank wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I want to create some modules to use them in my programs. Now the
> problem is, how to add the path to these modules permanently to the
> python search path.
>
> For example:
>
> import sys
> sys.path.append('path to my modules')
>
>
> works fine for one session but does not save this path permanently. I
> also tried alreday to set the PYTHONPAHT variable to my modules but
> for some reason this does not work either.
>
> Question:
> Can one add a permenent path via pathon commands (I checked already
> sys, but it does not seem to have a function for this).
>
> If not, how to do it otherwise.
>
> It would be great to give the precise commands if someone knows how.
> (BTW, I use linux)
>
Use
export PYTHONPATH=/path/to/module/directory
in your shell initialization file. Note that PYTHONPATH (not PYTHONPAHT)
must be an /environment/ variable, not just a shell variable.
regards
Steve
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