How do I override a Python import?

Question

I\'m working on pypreprocessor which is a preprocessor that takes c-style directives and I\'ve been able to make it work like a traditional preprocessor (it\'s self-consumin

Answer 1

Does this answer your question? The second import does the trick.

Mod_1.py

def test_function():
    print "Test Function -- Mod 1"

Mod_2.py

def test_function():
    print "Test Function -- Mod 2"

Test.py

#!/usr/bin/python

import sys

import Mod_1

Mod_1.test_function()

del sys.modules['Mod_1']

sys.modules['Mod_1'] = __import__('Mod_2')

import Mod_1

Mod_1.test_function()