How do I set a value to None with ConfigParser?

Question

I'm using ConfigParser in Python 2.7 to read from a config file and I'm wondering how to read a value such that it's set to the constant None in Python.

Currently, my code is as follows:

config.set("Test Series Parameters", "Test Series Parameter", None)

However, this shows up as Test Series Parameter = "None" (as a string).

Is there some sort of list of values that I can and can't use? — Parth, Feb 17 '12 at 21:55
Well, `ConfigParser` actually creates ".ini" files, and they do not support anything else than strings. Thats why there are `.getboolean`, `.getint`, etc. — Gandaro, Feb 17 '12 at 21:56

score 21 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 17 '12 at 22:04

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According to the 2.7.2 docs:

When allow_no_value is true (default: False), options without values are accepted; the value presented for these is None. Does that help?

answered Feb 17 '12 at 22:04

Carlos

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How do I set a value to None with ConfigParser?

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