Saving and Importing modules

[smohrchi]

New to python and I'm trying to save and import my first modules. When I go to import my first module which I've named convert.py I receive the following error:

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "<pyshell#0>", line 1, in <module>
import convert
File "C:\Python27\convert.py", line 1
Python 2.7 (r27:82525, Jul 4 2010, 09:01:59) [MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)] on win32
^
SyntaxError: invalid syntax

I guess my question is am I saving it wrong? Importing wrong?

I'm using IDLE as a text editor and when I'm done typing the module I go to save as ---> and save as file name: convert.py save as type: Python and text files (*.py. *.pyw, *.txt). When importing I'm simply typing ---> import convert.

[TrustyTony]

And what is contents of the line 1, the interpreter complains about.

[vegaseat]

You need to save your code file from the editor of IDLE not the dang Python shell! That Python shell is one of the worst traps for beginners.

Do us a favor and take a look at:
http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread20774.html

[Beat_Slayer]

Line 1 of your convert.py says 'on win32'?

I guess that's not valid python code, and thats why the import is failing.

Cheers and Happy coding

[smohrchi]

You need to save your code file from the editor of IDLE not the dang Python shell! That Python shell is one of the worst traps for beginners.

Do us a favor and take a look at:
http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread20774.html

Thanks alot! That did it.