How to call a python program from inside a python program?

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I'm trying to call a python program from inside a program what do I use. I have a python file that checks a file name and if it's a certain file I want to run another program. Any suggestions on what to use.

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Tytrox
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2021-04-27 01:02:20 +00:00
Commented Apr 27, 2021 at 1:02 — Tytrox
– Tytrox, Commented Apr 27, 2021 at 1:02

coder · Accepted Answer · 2021-04-27 02:16:18Z

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You can use the os.system command.

    import os
    os.system('python my_file.py')

i got this from https://www.tutorialspoint.com/How-can-I-make-one-Python-file-run-another

edited Apr 27, 2021 at 2:16

answered Apr 27, 2021 at 1:05

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Bill Judge Over a year ago

Well my second program didn't run

coder Over a year ago

well i got it from the website so idk whats happening i will test

coder Over a year ago

import os os.system('python my_file.py') worked for me

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