apptools.io.file module

A representation of files and folders in a file system.

class apptools.io.file.File(path, **traits)

Bases: HasPrivateTraits

A representation of files and folders in a file system.

copy(destination)

Copies this file/folder.

create_file(contents='')

Creates a file at this path.

create_folder()

Creates a folder at this path.

All intermediate folders MUST already exist.

create_folders()

Creates a folder at this path.

This will attempt to create any missing intermediate folders.

create_package()

Creates a package at this path.

All intermediate folders/packages MUST already exist.

delete()

Deletes this file/folder.

Does nothing if the file/folder does not exist.

make_writeable()

Attempt to make the file/folder writeable.

move(destination)

Moves this file/folder.