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I am trying to make an executable python program on MAC OSX. I used the build applet program and it runs, but I had some data printing in the shell window and the executable file does not open a window. Is there a way to open a shell window with an executable python program?

Thanks

English Grad
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  • when you say "compiled" and "applet" are you referring to using Automator to make an app around your python script? – jdi Jan 30 '12 at 21:40

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Not sure about generating another shell window, but do you need to have an entire shell open? What about getting the information to the user in a different way, such as:

  • use another Toplevel window and insert the output into a Text or Listbox, rather than simply printing it. This could also make it easier for users to copy the output (if that's something they might find useful).

  • write out a data/log file.

Keith Yoder
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If you are using Automator to simply run your python script, and you really need it to open a shell window, here is a cheap hack:

Using a simple application with Run Shell Script action:

open -a Terminal /path/to/python/script.py

But if all your application is doing is printing output, all that output would be visible in the Console.app.

jdi
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