[python-win32] Question on .pyw extension in Python

[Tim Golden]

[flame burns]

> I've installed Python 2.4 on my pc which runs Windows xp. 
> I downloaded scripts from some sites which uses .pyw 
> extension. When I use them the script runs without popping 
> up a console. But when I try to write my own script with
> pyw extension it doesn't work. Can any one help me?

Just to clarify: the .pyw extension simply means: run this
Python script without creating a console window. This is
generally what you want if you have a program which is
GUI-based. You can run *exactly* the same program with a
console window simply by renaming it to <something>.py.

In general, you'll want to name your scripts .py until
you've debugged everything, That way, any errors will
appear on your console window.

If you haven't already, have a look at the FAQ:

http://www.python.org/doc/faq/

and in particular the Python Windows FAQ:

http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows.html

TJG

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