Launch Python script from Swift App

Question

I'm new to swift and I'm trying to run a Python file from it.

I already got the full path to the file, and my tries with NStask failed so far.

Now I'm somehow stuck launching the python executable with the path to the script as a parameter :-/ I already thought of just creating an .sh file with the appropriate command in it (python $filename) and launch that, but isn't there another way?

Of course I'm running OS X 10.10

Thanks for any help!

Joshua Lee Tucker · Accepted Answer · 2015-07-06 14:42:55Z

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This should work:

system("python EXECUTABLE_PATH")

Josh

answered Jul 6, 2015 at 14:42

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Michael Over a year ago

Thank you Josh - Alright... so no NStask at all or how does that "system" work? --- Will try it tomorrow when I'm back at work ;-)

Joshua Lee Tucker Over a year ago

system() is a BSD library function, so you'll be able to get the documentation through man system. This link (showing how to get the output) might be useful to you: practicalswift.com/2014/06/25/…

Michael Over a year ago

is there a way to show the window of the terminal which got opened? Right now it's just writing in the console (which I can't see when I'd compile the app)

Joshua Lee Tucker Over a year ago

You can, but you'd have to use NSAppleScript. You're probably better off writing your own interface. P.S. next time you might want to be more specific with your question.

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