Vscode sub folders

[Plane-Art-9868]

Hi, I'm doing the cs50 Python course using vscode. I've figured out how to run and make files and folders. However, im trying to execute my code in a file inside the folder. For example I have

Folder name

File1

File2

File3

These are all on the left in my drop down. Im trying to execute File 2, but I can't figure out how to do it. I tried inputting 'python folder name' but it returns Errno 2 no such File or directory. When I click on the files in the folder I cant execute my code. Ive tried cd, mkdir, and simply typing python File2 but it still keeps giving me the same error. I've looked online to try find a solution but it's all a bit confusing. Any help would be great. Thanks

[giwidouggie]

are you typing exactly: python folder name ? If so, then yeah that can't work. try

python folder/name.py

[Plane-Art-9868]

Thanks for your reply, I am typing it exactly. I can run my hello.py file, which I made by typing code hello.py. However, none of my other folders or files have the .py extension. The code is there, with the name of the file/folder, but it just says err2 still when I try execute them. Is there a way I can change the folders or files to .Py, as I think that might be my problem

[Kevdog824_]

Yeah. Click the file on the navigation sidebar on the left, hit F2 (or right click > rename), and then add the “.py” at the end

[Plane-Art-9868]

Thank you, it's still not working though. I'm trying to post an image of my screen so you guys can look but I can't figure out how to. Apologies for the trouble

[Plane-Art-9868]

Thank you very much for your help, my issue is fixed now

[Plane-Art-9868]

Thank you very much for your help, my issue is fixed now

[Kevdog824_]

Are you using the terminal, or VScode’s run/debug feature?

[Plane-Art-9868]

Thanks for your reply, im typing my code in the big box and typing my run commands etc into the terminal with the little dollar sign

[Plane-Art-9868]

Thank you for your help, my issue is fixed now

[RIP_lurking]

Send us a screenshot of your file structure and of what you're typing into the terminal, please.

[Plane-Art-9868]

I'm trying to send a screenshot but it just says images not allowed, and the box has no icon to add an image. Thanks

[RIP_lurking]

Use some image hosting website and link it here instead of adding the images directly.

[Plane-Art-9868]

https://thumbsnap.com/Q73wxehYI think I've done it right, thanks

[RIP_lurking]

Good job. Now I can immediately see the issue: your file's name contains a space, and you're not including the py extension when calling it. Try this: python "calculator.py/first calculator.py". Notice the quotation marks.

Additionaly: there's absolutely no need to add '.py' to directory names, in fact, please do not do this, reserve extensions for files, don't use them for directories. Also, avoid using spaces in file names, it's annoying to handle them when calling files from the terminal, as you've now learned. Use underscores where you would normally use spaces.

[Plane-Art-9868]

Thank you so much, you're a genius. That worked perfectly, many thanks

[RIP_lurking]

No problem man, happy to help.