What is an alternative for os.startfile() for a mac user?

Question

I know mac users cannot use os.startfile() but is there any alternative for mac users?

I am just trying to load a file within python but I would like to find a way to do so.

Error:

 Module 'os' has no 'startfile' member

What version of python are you using? – Leo Gaunt Jul 31 '20 at 15:29 — Leo Gaunt, Jul 31 '20 at 15:29

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 31 '20 at 15:33

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You can try os.system with open. For example:

os.system("open Untitled.pdf")

This will open the file Untitled.pdf with the default PDF application ('Preview', in my case).

answered Jul 31 '20 at 15:33

Roy2012

it's recommended to use subprocess over os.system...but it does work – Derek Eden Jul 31 '20 at 15:37

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 31 '20 at 15:36

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you should just be able to do:

import subprocess as sp
sp.call(['open', 'application_or_file_name'])

answered Jul 31 '20 at 15:36

Derek Eden

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