PYGLET - Load Property Files

Pyglet is a Python library that provides an interface for working with multimedia such as audio and video playback, window creation, and event handling. Pyglet is cross-platform and can run on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Introduction

Pyglet supports loading settings or properties from a file, which is convenient when working on projects that require a lot of customization. You can use Pyglet to read values from a file and apply them to your application.

How to Load Property Files with Pyglet

In Pyglet, you can load a property file using the pyglet.resource module. This module provides a convenient way to access resources such as images, sounds, and property files. The pyglet.resource module can locate resources from standard directories and ZIP files, making it easy to distribute resources with your application.

Here is an example of loading a JSON property file:

import json
import pyglet

# Load the JSON file
json_data = pyglet.resource.file('settings.json')

# Parse the JSON data
settings = json.load(json_data)

# Use the settings
window = pyglet.window.Window(width=settings['width'], height=settings['height'], caption=settings['title'])

In the example above, we first load the JSON file using pyglet.resource.file(). We then parse the JSON data using the built-in json module. Finally, we use the settings to create a new Pyglet window, with values for the window width, height, and caption defined in the settings file.

Note that you will need to have the file 'settings.json' in one of the resource directories that Pyglet can access. You can add a resource directory by calling:

pyglet.resource.path = ['path/to/resources']
pyglet.resource.reindex()

Conclusion

Using Pyglet to load property files can save a lot of time when working on projects that require customization. Pyglet's pyglet.resource module makes it easy to locate and access resources such as images, sounds, and property files. By loading values from a file, you can easily change settings without modifying your code.