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Convert to Python Package/Module

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Overview

These two refactorings enable easy conversion between a Python module and package.

Both refactorings are performed silently.

Converting a file to a module

To convert a file to a package, follow these steps

  1. In the Project tool window, select the desired file.
  2. On the Refactor menu, choose Convert to Python Package.

The new package named by the original file is created. So doing, the content of the original file moves to the file with the name __init__.py.

Example

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Converting a package to a module

To convert a package to a module, follow these steps

  1. In the Project tool window, select the desired Python package (marked as /help/img/idea/2016.3/package.png), or the nested file __init__.py.
  2. On the Refactor menu, choose Convert to Python Module.

Example

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See Also

Last modified: 23 December 2016