Output strings into command line from Python script

Question

I am currently working on an automation task. I have arrived at a part of the script where I need confirmation from the user to continue. For example the script is automatically entering some values in Selenium for the user however I need confirmation from the user that these are the correct variables. Let's say I want to output this list into the command prompt:

['ESPN', 'ESPN Radio', 'ESPNews', 'ESPN2', 'ESPN3']

The user then can enter 'ESPN2' and my script will continue with the rest of its processes. How would I go about implementing the first portion of this? I believe the second portion of this task would involve using sys.argv[0] to correctly store the value the user enters back. However the issue is with the first part, how do I implement this so that my script knows to pause and wait for the user input? Thanks!

Shijo · Accepted Answer · 2017-01-26T19:07:32.237

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IIUC you need to wait for the user until it matches your list.

Also make sure that you go through below link and reads the basics https://docs.python.org/3/

lst=['ESPN', 'ESPN Radio', 'ESPNews', 'ESPN2', 'ESPN3']
print lst


while True:
    value=raw_input("enter a value from list\n")
    if value not in ('ESPN', 'ESPN Radio', 'ESPNews', 'ESPN2', 'ESPN3'):
        print("Not an appropriate choice.")
    else:
        print("Continue to other modules")
        break

output

    ['ESPN', 'ESPN Radio', 'ESPNews', 'ESPN2', 'ESPN3']

    enter a value from list
    xx
    Not an appropriate choice.

    enter a value from list
    yy
    Not an appropriate choice.

    enter a value from list
    ESPN
    Continue to other modules

edited Jan 26 '17 at 19:07

answered Jan 26 '17 at 19:04

Shijo

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If you use python 3, replace `raw_input()` with `input()` – Håken Lid Jan 26 '17 at 19:07
I'm using Python 2.7 but thanks. I thought I needed to use `sys` for this, I guess the only thing I need it for is to store the value they enter, is that correct? – gold_cy Jan 26 '17 at 19:21
Yes you are right. execute the script and let me know if this behaving as expected – Shijo Jan 26 '17 at 19:22

Output strings into command line from Python script

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