Questions tagged [sys]

For questions about the Python module named sys. This tag is also used for questions relating to the Sys namespace - the root namespace for the Microsoft AJAX Library, which contains all fundamental classes and base classes.

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How can I execute 1TB log file python script in command line

I have a log file which consists the capacity of 1TB. I am uncertain that how to run this python script in the command line. I use the sys library but still my csv data is not added. Below is my python code. import re import sys from csv import…
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Python - if SystaxError

I have problem with this if. I found I can use in in if-statement. if "log" in sys.argv[1:] Syntax Error
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Argparse: what is the difference between "sys.argv[1]" and "args.input"?

I'm learning how to use argparse and it's a labyrinth for me. I have a code that works: if I run python Test.py . it prints all files in hierarchy using this code #!/usr/bin/env python # -*- coding: utf-8 -*- import os import argparse import…
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Setting parameters for Python based digit puller

I'm trying to make a Python utility that will pull digits from the head or tail of a string. I would like to make the # of digits to pull the second parameter given in the scripts syntax. ex: "script.py string -2" to pull the last 2 digits from the…
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How to display concatenated string on same

Using following code I want to take two strings, concat them and display them on same line using sys.stdin.readline() for input and sys.stdout.write() for output. import sys str1 = sys.stdin.readline() str2 = sys.stdin.readline() str3 = str1 +…
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Integer Arguments Error

I'm attempting to write a program that takes two integer arguments. After some research, I've learned that I need to use the int() funtion when defining the arguments. However, I get an error when I try this code: import sys a, b =…
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It there difference between `sys.exit()` and `sys.exit(_())`

I am aware of some facts about sys.exit(). However, I have seen some usage of sys.exit(_("some error msg blablabla")), is there any differences between them?
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SyntaxError when running program

I have to make a calculator with argv.sys. When I run my code I keep getting this error: >>> "C:\Users\admin\Desktop\uni\Informatik BW\assignment.py" + rect 0 0 10 10 File "", line 1 "C:\Users\admin\Desktop\uni\Informatik…
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Using webbrowser module to use Google Maps

i'm just new to python and i want to ask a simple question. what's the difference between using this code: import webbrowser, pyperclip, sys chrome = "C:/Program Files/Google/Chrome/Application/chrome.exe %s" def…
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error: initializer element is not constant C

I keep geting `error: initializer element is not constant FILE *file = fopen("/sys/class/hwmon/hwmon0/temp1_input", "r"); temperatura.c:19:14: error: expected ‘)’ before string constant fscanf(file ,"%s", &temp);`; my entire code looks…
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Python:Changing path at the end of if statement

My gui currently has a combo box with the the option of selecting four different file locations. Once its selected every file in that directory will be displayed in a listbox: def ComboBox(self, event): current = self.buttonChoice.current() …
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Python Conjecture

recently I have been trying to make a spin-off of Collatz conjecture using python 3.0. The program works as it should with positive integers, but it will not work with negative integers. In the program I check if the number is negative and if so I…
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System arguments error in python

I have recently started using sys.argv in python and I am trying the following thing: import sys [filename]=sys.argv[0:1] [NumoflinesToread]=sys.argv[1:2] [tmax]=sys.argv[2:3] This takes the first three arguments after the script. I want to add an…
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Python: Replace String in a .txt file

import os, sys pandaFile = open("panda.txt", "w") pandaRead = pandaFile.read() if "NOON" in pandaRead: print("Enter a noon:") noon = input() str.replace("NOON",noon) if "ADJECTIVE" in pandaRead: print("Enter an adjective:") …
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Why can I only invoke sys.stdin with a for loop

it seems like I can only invoke it by using a for loop for line in sys.stdin: print line where can I find documentations on how sys methods are structured I've looked at the official documentation and that really wasn't enough thanks
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