Fredrik Lundh wrote: > Chris Cioffi wrote: > > > Q: If I have a file called "spreadsheet.xls" how can I launch it in what > > ever program it is associated with? I don't care if that program is Excel > > or OpenOffice Calc. I just want to launch the file. > > >>> import os > >>> help(os.startfile)
[...] And for a cross-platform experience, try the desktop module: http://www.python.org/pypi/desktop It uses os.startfile on Windows, but also provides access to file/URL opening functionality in KDE, GNOME and Mac OS X. Given a comprehensive enough selection of software (and a sane configuration), even Excel files can be opened in Calc using desktop.open. Paul -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
