A simple applications (.pyw files) and standalone function (in the .py file) that easily converts paths accroding to a adjustable mapping.
I use the function in all my projects, allowing me to work on both linux and windows systsms without needing to change the paths all the time. The current_os variable makes sure that convert_path(your_path) will always return the path that corresponds to the system you are currently running your code in.
If you are on a linux system and you need a windows path for example, you can also specify this as follows: convert_path(your_path, 'w') with 'w'/'windows' for windows; for unix paths use "u"/"unix"/"l"/"linux"/"m"/"mac".
The .pyw applications are a nice addition you can use to quickly convert a path when you are not working in python. For example place a shortcut to it on your desktop. I'm not sure if the one with the 'open folder' feature works on non-windows systems.
Adjust the convert_path.py file to your needs. This python file contains the (standalone) function that can be used in your projects, but is also used in the application. Change or add mappings according to your mounted drives.
You can directly use/ make a shortcut to the convert_path_application.pyw file. The .pyw extension is basically .py. But with the additional 'w', launching the execuatble or .pyw doesn't launch an additional command line window because its in 'windowed' mode.
You can also make an executable out of it, with its own application icon etc.
python -m pip install pyinstallerpyinstaller --onefile convert_path_application.pyw- After this you can find the executable in the
distdirectory
For me a conda environment with pathlib installed did not work (could also be a version thing). Simply make a new conda env without it, and try again. The app itself runs in its own environment, the one from which it is created, therefore it complained about pathlib's backend stuff not being compatible.