do the following import os path=os.split(fileNamePath) -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 6:52 AM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: python current path function? Hi all, I am trying to point python to the currently running script's directory so it can find an ini file there. I was told to use ini=os.path.join(sys.argv[0],'name.ini') but that returns the name.ini filename attached to the full path, including the script name: c:\path\file.pyw\file.ini I want just the path to the script, not the script itself. Also, I think I need it as a raw string or with double backslashes. How do I do this? Thanks! Have a great day, Alex Email: mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind