On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:06:30 -0800, WM. wrote: > I asked tutor how to get to the black screen to run Python programs. I > got a three step answer but could not get step 1. to work; > > 1. > XP: Start > Run > type "cmd" > OK > > C:\Documents and Settings > The above line is where I wind up & I cannot get out of it. I can get > into it with Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. > > The below lines I have not yet gotten to. What is 'cd'? > > 2. > then cd to the folder where you put the script: > C:\> cd C:\mypython\ > 'cd'?
cd is for _c_hange _d_irectory short tutorial on 'cd': cd .. -> go to parent directory cd <absolutepath> -> go to the path cd <relativepath> -> go to the path relative to the current directory <absolutepath> is a path that starts with drive letter, e.g. C:\mydir\blah <relativepath> doesn't start with drive letter, e.g. mydir if the path contains a space, enclose the path in double quote (I think Windows' cd is not as strict as linux's cd, but just in case) type "help cd" for more information the current directory is denoted before the prompt (i.e. if the prompt is "C:\mypath> " then the current directory is "C:\mypath"). The parent directory is the directory above the current directory, i.e. if current directory is C:\mypath, the parent directory is C:\ other useful commands: dir -- lists the file and folders in the current directory > 3. > then run the program by typing "python blah.py" C:\mypython\> python > blah.py _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
