Calling pdb.set_trace from script invoked from os.system

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I want to debug a python script which is invoked via os.system() from another python script. I tried calling pdb.set_trace from the invoked code but it doesn't work. I can't see the Python pdb prompt.

Its sort of automation framework. My final python script where i want to put set_trace is like:

python script1.py --invokes--> script2.py --invokes--> script3.py (Here, in script3.py my set_trace is )

I'm working on linux with python 2.4

If it's being invoked using os.system, you can invoke it straight from the shell yourself. Can't you? — Noufal Ibrahim, Aug 17 '12 at 05:53
Glad to be of help. I've added an answer (so you can mark it as accepted if you wish). — codeape, Aug 17 '12 at 10:55

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 17 '12 at 10:55

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If you are using output redirection, the pdb prompt will be redirected as well.

answered Aug 17 '12 at 10:55

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