How to import python file located in same subdirectory in a pycharm project
I have an input error in pycharm when debugging and running.
My project structure is rooted properly, etc./HW3/. so that HW3 is the root directory.
I have a subfolder in HW3, util, and a file, util/util.py. I have another file in util called run_tests.py.
In run_tests.py, I have the following import structure,
from util.util import my_functions, etc.
This yields an input error, from util.util import load_dataset,proportionate_sample
ImportError: No module named 'util.util'; 'util' is not a package
However, in the exact same project, in another directory (same level as util) called data, I have a file data/data_prep.py, which also imports functions from util/util.py using a similar import statement...and it runs without any problems.
Obviously, I am doing this in the course of doing a homework, so please understand: this is ancillary to the scope of the homework.
The problem goes away when I move the file to another directory. So I guess this question is How do I import a python file located in the same directory in a pycharm project? Because pycharm raises an error if I just do import util and prompts me to use the full name from the root.
Answer
Recommended Way:
Make sure to set the working folder as Sources.
You can do it in Pycharm -> Preferences -> Project: XYZ -> Project Structure
Select your working folder and mark it as Sources. Then Pycharm recognize the working folder as a Source folder for the project and you will be able to simply add other files within that folder by using
import filename.py
or
from filename.py import mudule1
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Not recommended way:
In Pycharmyou can simply add . before the .py file which you are going to import it from the same folder. In your case it will be
from .util import my_functions
Resource
There is a good reference also for more information with example how to implement Package Relative Imports. I would highly recommend to check this page.