Import class from a file in an upper directory withing python / django

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I have a django project and I need to import models into another folder which is in a sub directory which is in the same folder as the file I am trying to import to...

I am trying to import classes from models into profileViews.py This is what I have right now:

from .models import Profile

here isthe directory setup

Possible duplicate of [Importing modules from parent folder](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/714063/importing-modules-from-parent-folder) — Abdeslem SMAHI, Apr 25 '19 at 00:40
I looked at it, but i couldnt really figure out the issue and how to fix it @KaitoEinstein — Omar Jandali, Apr 25 '19 at 00:54

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 25 '19 at 00:55

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You can use either a relative import:

from ..models import Profile

Where "Profile is the model class you want.

Or, import absolutely with the app name "splitt":

from splitt.models import Profile

answered Apr 25 '19 at 00:55

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I got the pathing correct after looking at the other article... Thank You – Omar Jandali Apr 25 '19 at 01:03

Import class from a file in an upper directory withing python / django

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