How to read file from Temp folder in Python

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I have a workflow that outputs a file to a temp folder like this %temp%\filename.yxdb.  Then I read that input using a standard input tool. That write-read sequence is controlled by control containers. That sequence runs correctly.

I tried replacing the read step that occurs after the write step with a python tool to read the file but I'm getting this error:

I have anonymized the TEMP FOLDER PATH\FILENAME. In the error message "TEMP FOLDER PATH\FILENAME" is the correct folder path.

Error: unable to read data (TEMP FOLDER PATH\FILENAME.yxdb)
ERROR: reading input data "#1"

 Why would a standard input tool be able to read the temp file, but not python?

-Craig

[apathetichell · Accepted solution]

use formula tool to turn this into a fullpath - use:

[Engine.TempFilePath]+"yourfilename" 

send that into Python.