How to define a db file for sqlite?

[Muddy Coder]

Hi Folks,

I just downloaded and installed pysqlite, and I can import sqlite3
smoothly. Then, I need to connect sqlite by syntax:

I wish the data will be stored into directory ---> adirectory, with a
file named in db. But I got kicked out with an error message as:

Unable to open database file

I wonder: does pysqlite open a database file db for me? Or, do I need
to create an empty file inside adirectory with my text editor? Anyway,
somebody please help me out here. After I can connect it, the rest
will be easy to go, thanks!

Muddy coder

 

[John Machin]

Hi Folks,

I just downloaded and installed pysqlite, and I can import sqlite3
smoothly. Then, I need to connect sqlite by syntax:


I wish the data will be stored into directory ---> adirectory, with a
file named in db. But I got kicked out with an error message as:

Unable to open database file

I wonder: does pysqlite open a database file db for me?

Yes, provided that "adirectory" exists and you have write permission.
It won't make a directory for you. Same applies to open('adirectory/
db', 'wb')

Ensure that adirectory exists, and try it again. If that fails, try
the open() -- you may get a more informative error message.

Or, do I need
to create an empty file inside adirectory with my text editor?

No. However, try that and remember what happens.