Changing file extensions using a Python tool

Hello,

I would like to change a file extension from .zip to .pptx using a python tool in Alteryx.

i.e. "MODIFIED.zip" to "MODIFIED.pptx".

Here is the script:

from ayx import Alteryx
import os
from pathlib import Path

directory = ('C:/Temp/PowerPoint test/DELETE_modified/DELETE_original/')

for f in Path(directory).rglob('.zip'):
    f.rename(directory + f.stem + '.pptx')

The script runs successfully, but zip file stays the same.

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danilang

Hi @knozawa

Consider using os.rename(src, dst) to change the name.

Dan

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HomesickSurfer

Hi @knozawa

I'm not overly familiar with Python. Perhaps consider renaming the file extension with a batch script...

danilang

Hi @knozawa

Consider using os.rename(src, dst) to change the name.

Dan

knozawa

Thank you @HomesickSurfer & @danilang !

I updated my script and it successfully updated the extension from .zip to .pptx.

from ayx import Alteryx
import os

directory = ('C:/Temp/PowerPoint test/DELETE_modified/DELETE_original/')

os.rename('MODIFIED.zip', 'MODIFIED.pptx')

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