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.
Questions tagged [sys]
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Python use sys.argv in a function to read a filename
I have a function that takes in and reads a csv file such that when i can type
python myscript.py filename.csv to run my script. Below is my function :
def read(sys.argv[1]):
...
...
However i get this error:
File "myscript.py", line 6
def…
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Writing to file with sys.stdout in python
ascii85.encode(file('/work/file1'), sys.write('/work/file2')
I am trying to write to a file with this code using sys.stdout, but it is not writing.
How do I fix the code to write to a file?
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How does if __name__ == '__main__': takes file path
I have written a driver code to take file path from user and use that file path in my functions. Driver code is as below;
import sys
if __name__ == '__main__':
if len(sys.argv) != 2:
print("Usage: %s input_file" % sys.argv[0])
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how to run exe file and type arguments from python
I have an executable external program that ask the name of the arguments file.
I am trying to program this action through python coding. How can it be done?
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Output strings into command line from Python script
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…
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Invalid literal for int() with base 10: ' ', reading off text file
Im trying to make a text game/rpg in python. Im getting an
line 89, in
surv = int(statload.readline(3))
ValueError: invalid literal for int() with base 10: ''
error code, when trying to read off a file. the other ones around it read…
moogypoog
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python add http:// to url open sys args
Very new to python, I'm trying to take in a command line argument which is a website and set it to a variable. I use the line below to do this.
sitefile = ur.urlopen(sys.argv[1])
The problem is it only works when formatted perfectly in the command…
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How do I choose over two python functions on terminal using sys and not argparse?
I've two functions, and I want to choose function message() or function number() on a UNIX terminal.
This example I define the function will be used inside if __name__ == "__main__"::
import sys
def message(m=sys.argv[2]):
print(" {}…
Shapi
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How to get input of arguments from the terminal along with the filename in python?
For example if I want to compare two numbers(compare which is greater, for example) and get this input from the terminal in linux along with the filename.
Like:
python myfilename.py 2 3
This program should output 3.
I think that this can be done…
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Using Python, why would sys.exit(0) hang, and not properly close a program?
The bug I am running into is that sys.exit(0) is not properly closing my program.
I use pyinstaller to make this program an exe. When I use the exe, the program has to be shutdown using task manager. (I am running the program on a Windows 10…
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Running a program using subprocess in Python
I am trying to run the program 220_beta_1e-2_47_53ND.py using subprocess.run(). But the program doesn't run. Can somebody please help?
import subprocess
import sys
subprocess.run(['python3.9.7 220_beta_1e-2_47_53ND.py'],shell=True)
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How can I terminate Python Script with particular 'if' conditions that does not affect Tkinter GUI?
I have created GUI using Tkinter and one main script to run. I have some conditions in the main script. if conditions are not satisfied I want to terminate the further execution but keep the GUI active and open. Currently I am using sys.exit() to…
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First time Domain Hosting in the AWS directly
I have Domain which i purchased from the Domain.google Zeta and now i am trying to make it as live Domain by using the AWS instance and i have EC2 instance can you help me out with the procedure to some sample .
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Issue with parsing json files
I have a problem with the fonction. The fonction does not give me the right information
I have this
I look for this information…
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Command line arguments, sys.argv
I am reading Learn Python the Hard Way (3rd Ed.) and there is an exercise I was trying, but I am just unable to get it; the arguments and parameters stuff (Exercise 13).
I've read other answers on the site for the same question, but my doubts…
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