execute python file from another file

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Hi I have a python file that has functions and classes. now I am writting another program (in another file). and I want to start the new file with running the old file (with the function and classes). I have tried using exec(path_2_oldFile.pyw) but it didn't work.

thanks for any help Ariel

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