Incorrect path with function getcwd()

Question

I get the wrong path back. The Datafile is in D:... and get everytime the path C:\Python27\lib\site-packages\xy back from python. I use the function

path = getcwd()

How can I fix it?

Answer 1

You may be executing the script in a different place than your intended directory.

Solution 1: Move the .py file to the target directory, and execute it there.

• Pros:
  • Easy
  • Works cross-platform (and for other users - if you do this, use getcwdu for Unicode)
  • No hard-coded path strings
• Cons:
  • File must be in the same or higher directory as target folder

Solution 2: Manually write the string of the path to the folder.

• Pros:
  • 'Just Works'
• Cons:
  • Annoying bugs w/typos
  • Need to re-code every time you change directories
  • Won't work anywhere else