processing input from multiple files
Hi I've been trying to decode a series of observations from multiple files (each file is a different time) and put each type of observation into their own separate file. The script runs successfully for one file but whenever I try it for more they just overwrite each other. I'm new to python and I'm not sure how to go about efficiently running through the process once and then appending to the output file for all other input files. Has anyone done something similar to this before? cheers Chris
On 14/10/2010 10:34, Christopher Steele wrote:
I've been trying to decode a series of observations from multiple files (each file is a different time) and put each type of observation into their own separate file. The script runs successfully for one file but whenever I try it for more they just overwrite each other. I'm new to python and I'm not sure how to go about efficiently running through the process once and then appending to the output file for all other input files. Has anyone done something similar to this before?
Hi, Chris, welcome to Python. A couple of things. This is a relatively low-traffic list, and gets used mostly for local events and jobs. You're welcome to post Python questions here but you'll get a broader readership (and more chance of an answer) from the main Python list: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list or, since you're new to the language, the tutor list: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor Secondly, it's best to post up some code you've already written so people can get a better idea of the direction you're taking. Your description above is a little ambiguous, and code can speak louder than words.. It doesn't sound hard to do what you seem to be describing, but let's see what you've got so far :) TJG
Hi, On 14 October 2010 10:43, Tim Golden <mail@timgolden.me.uk> wrote:
On 14/10/2010 10:34, Christopher Steele wrote:
I've been trying to decode a series of observations from multiple files (each file is a different time) and put each type of observation into their own separate file. The script runs successfully for one file but whenever I try it for more they just overwrite each other. I'm new to python and I'm not sure how to go about efficiently running through the process once and then appending to the output file for all other input files. Has anyone done something similar to this before?
Hi, Chris, welcome to Python. A couple of things. This is a relatively low-traffic list, and gets used mostly for local events and jobs. You're welcome to post Python questions here but you'll get a broader readership (and more chance of an answer) from the main Python list:
http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
or, since you're new to the language, the tutor list:
or even comp.lang.python *or* come to the FLOSSUK unconf on Saturday (it's free) - http://flossuk.org - where you will find a number of UK Python people and you could get some help. Bring your code and we could have a critique session!
Secondly, it's best to post up some code you've already written so people can get a better idea of the direction you're taking. Your description above is a little ambiguous, and code can speak louder than words..
It doesn't sound hard to do what you seem to be describing, but let's see what you've got so far :)
Yes, the scope for helping is limited without the code! Best wishes, John -- John Pinner
On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 6:53 PM, John Pinner <funthyme@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
On 14 October 2010 10:43, Tim Golden <mail@timgolden.me.uk> wrote:
On 14/10/2010 10:34, Christopher Steele wrote:
I've been trying to decode a series of observations from multiple files (each file is a different time) and put each type of observation into their own separate file. The script runs successfully for one file but whenever I try it for more they just overwrite each other. I'm new to python and I'm not sure how to go about efficiently running through the process once and then appending to the output file for all other input files. Has anyone done something similar to this before?
Hi, Chris, welcome to Python. A couple of things. This is a relatively low-traffic list, and gets used mostly for local events and jobs. You're welcome to post Python questions here but you'll get a broader readership (and more chance of an answer) from the main Python list:
http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
or, since you're new to the language, the tutor list:
or even comp.lang.python
stackexchange.com has been very good for my own beginner-level Python questions. Alec
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