On 12/07/14 02:29, Jim Byrnes wrote:
I've worked on this a little more. If I create a file like:#!/usr/bin/python import os, subprocess subprocess.Popen(args=["gnome-terminal", "--working-directory=/home/jfb/Documents/Prog/Python/breezygui"]) and execute it, it will take me to the correct directory. Once there if I type in 'source bin/activate' I will get a virtualenv. However I can't figure out how to do it from my script.
What I can't figure out is why you are trying to do this using gnome-terminal? (You may have explained and I've missed it, in which case I apologize) Why do you feel you need to start a terminal?
You normally execute the commands you want directly from within Python not by driving a terminal emulator. Terminals are just windows for humans. They run a shell that reads and executes commands. They format the output to fit the window. So when you use a terminal you are just adding 2 extra layers of complexity. You can change directory and run activate from within Python without the terminal. You could even start a bash session if you need to let the user (eg. you) type some commands. But you shouldn't need to start a terminal and then try to force it to execute commands. That just seems crazy to me. Or am I missing something? -- Alan G Author of the Learn to Program web site http://www.alan-g.me.uk/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/alangauldphotos _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
