5.1.1.5. get_tmp_filepath

mfutil.get_tmp_filepath(tmp_dir=None, prefix='')[source]

Return a tmp (complete) filepath.

The filename is made with get_unique_hexa_identifier() identifier so 32 hexa characters.

The dirname can be provided by the user (or be a system one). He will be created if necessary. An exception can be raised if any problems at this side.

Note: the file is not created or open at all. The function just returns a filename.

Parameters:
  • tmp_dir (string) – user provided tmp directory (None to use the system temp dir).
  • prefix (string) – you can add here a prefix for filenames (will be preprended before the 32 hexa characters).
Returns:

(string) tmp (complete) filepath.
Raises:

MFUtilException if the temp directory is not good or can’t – be created.