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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DiscussionForumPosting","headline":"Exception in the `startup.py` tries to open a random command line file","articleBody":"* PythonScript: 3.0.20.0\n\nI have an extension to the Notepad++.\nIn the extension I have using the `startup.py` to parse an extra command line looking like this:\n\n```console\nnotepad++.exe -nosession -multiInst -z --custom_parameter_1 -z \"\u003cpath-to-custom-file-list>\" -z --custom_parameter_2 -z custom_parameter_3\n```\n\nThe `startup.py`  has a code:\n\n```py\n...\nwith open(path_to_custom_file_list, 'rb') as file_list:\n  ...\n...\n```\n\nWhich throws the exception:\n\n```console\nFileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: \"\u003cpath-to-custom-file-list>\"\n```\n\nThis is ok, as long the file does not exist.\n\nBut, then Notepad++ tries to create a new file with the dialog box:\n\n>---------------------------\n> Create new file\n> ---------------------------\n> \"\u003cpath-to-current-directory>\\-z --custom_parameter_2 -z custom_parameter_3\" doesn't exist. Create it?\n> ---------------------------\n> Yes   No   \n> ---------------------------\n\nThis is not expected. The Notepad++ should not proceed to open anything. Just open an empty tab instance would be enough.\n\nI suspect the Notepad++ tries to detect the rest of the command line after a random file parameter as a path to a file.\n\nSuggestion: May be command line cleanup in the default exception handler would be enough.","author":{"url":"https://github.com/andry81","@type":"Person","name":"andry81"},"datePublished":"2025-05-10T13:06:56Z","url":"https://github.com/bruderstein/PythonScript/issues/384"}