How can I import from another ipython-notebook?

Question

I'd like to import a func from another ipython-notebook. Say,

common_func.ipnb has def func_a()

When I create a new notebook, how can I access the func_a which is from another notebook but in the same folder and same ipython instance?

Answer 1

When you start ipython use the --script flag: For example

ipython notebook --script

Then whenever you save your notebook "common_func.ipnb" it will also create a file entitled "common_func.py." You can import functions from that by using

from common_func import func_a

If you change the common_func notebook, you may need to use

reload()