How to Import a module from a relative path

Question

How do I import a Python module given its relative path?

For example, if dirFoo contains Foo.py and dirBar, and dirBar contains Bar.py, how do I import Bar.py into Foo.py?

Here's a visual representation:

dirFoo\
    Foo.py
    dirBar\
        Bar.py

Foo wishes to include Bar, but restructuring the folder hierarchy is not an option.

Answer 1

Hello @kartik,

You could also add the subdirectory to your Python path so that it imports as a normal script.

import sys
sys.path.insert(0, <path to dirFoo>)
import Bar

Hope it helps!!

Thank You!!

Answer 2

If i understand your question correct then its actually pretty easy
Just to give you a example from my own program where i split things up

In my situation i have a folder within my project called includes where all my functions are stored within my main script
I have then added a normal import string like "from includes.menu import bin_menu" in main.py, in that situation import my function/module bin_menu from the file menu.py within the folder includes

The important thing is you need a empty .py file in the folder ( in includes in my example ) called __init__.py for python to be able to initiate the folder