Solving Blender's "No Such File or Directory" Error When Reading .txt Files

Discover how to fix Blender's issues when trying to read .txt files by using absolute paths and the os module in Python. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/65754369/ asked by the user 'Mustafa Rasheed' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/12426120/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/65754425/ provided by the user 'TheEagle' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/14909980/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: blender can't read the .txt file Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- How to Fix Blender's "No Such File or Directory" Error When Reading .txt Files Are you encountering the frustrating “No such file or directory” error when trying to read a .txt file in Blender? You’re not alone! Many users run into file access issues when working with Python scripts in Blender, especially when the scripts work perfectly fine in other environments, such as VS Code. Understanding the Problem When you try to open a .txt file in Blender using Python, it seems like Blender cannot find the specified file, resulting in an error. This is typically due to how Blender handles paths compared to other coding environments. Why Does This Happen? Current Working Directory: Blender may not set its current working directory to the same folder as your script or .txt file, which leads to confusion when trying to access resources directly. File Path Formats: If you’re using relative paths, Blender may not recognize them correctly, especially if you have not navigated to the correct directory. Solution: Use Absolute Paths Step 1: Specify the Absolute Path The simplest solution to resolve this issue is to provide the absolute path to your .txt file. An absolute path is a full file path from the root to the specific file, which helps Blender to locate it without ambiguity. [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Step 2: Using Python's os Module If you prefer flexibility or are running multiple scripts from different directories, you can utilize Python's built-in os module to change the working directory. This allows you to set Blender’s directory before opening the file. Here’s How to Do It: Import the os module: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Change the current directory: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Open the file: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] By following these steps, you can effectively let Blender know where to find your file, eliminating the “No such file or directory” error once and for all! Conclusion In conclusion, dealing with file paths in Blender might be tricky, but by using absolute paths or the os module to change directories, you can smoothly read your .txt files and execute your scripts without interruptions. Remember to always check if your file paths are pointed correctly to avoid these pesky errors in the future! Happy Blending!