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Python Object-Oriented Python (retired) Objects Creating Instances

Posted by Janusz Pachołek
Janusz Pachołek
3,334 Points

Error while importing 'Monster class' in PyCharm

I created new class in PyCharm and tried to run it in shell but I get an error:

>>> from monster import Monster
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "<input>", line 1, in <module>
  File "C:\Program Files (x86)\JetBrains\PyCharm Community Edition 4.0.6\helpers\pydev\pydev_import_hook.py", line 21, in do_import
    module = self._system_import(name, *args, **kwargs)
ImportError: No module named 'monster'

I also changed directory to be sure it's not causing error. What's wrong?

2 Answers

man odell
man odell
1,905 Points
man odell
man odell
1,905 Points

https://docs.python.org/2/tutorial/errors.html

Janusz Pachołek
Janusz Pachołek
3,334 Points

I think I understand this error. I'm confused because in video Kenneth said that every class is treated by Python as library but it doesn't seem to work this way in my IDE.

Janusz Pachołek
Janusz Pachołek
3,334 Points
Janusz Pachołek
Janusz Pachołek
3,334 Points

Solution found. I didn't know that I need init.py file in directories I want to import from. Now everything is clear.