in PS2 problem #4 ps2_hangman.py cannot find words.txt file. The file is in the same folder as the .py file. I get the following error message:

[Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'words.txt'

has anybody else had this issue?

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in PS2 problem #4 ps2_hangman.py cannot find words.txt file. The file is in the same folder as the .py file. I get the following error message:

[Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'words.txt'

has anybody else had this issue?

e.mccormick · Answer

Well, it is going to depends on how it is being called. http://courses.cs.washington.edu/courses/cse140/13wi/file-interaction.html The working directory may not be what you think it is.

anonymous · Answer

thank you! that link was very helpful!

e.mccormick · Answer

Yah, it is a lot easier to deal with once you know how to find or set the path.