Python bindings: methods expecting a path don't accept a string

[jmarrec]

Issue overview

Python bindings: methods expecting a path don't accept a string

Current Behavior

python:

import openstudio
openstudio.Workspace.load(openstudio.toPath('in.idf')) # Works
openstudio.Workspace.load('in.idf') # Does not work

ruby:

require 'openstudio'
Openstudio::Workspace::load(OpenStudio::toPath('in.idf')) # Works
Openstudio::Workspace::load('in.idf') # Works

Expected Behavior

openstudio.Workspace.load('in.idf') should work like it does in ruby. It's annoying to have to explicitly create OpenStudio paths

Steps to Reproduce

See current behavior.

Possible Solution

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Environment

Some additional details about your environment for this issue (if relevant):

• Platform (Operating system, version): All
• Version of OpenStudio (if using an intermediate build, include SHA): 3.3.0-alpha

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