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COMP2740 - Filename module for quakes.py. Generates dynamic filename based on cmd arguments.
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FilenameConstructor.py
def filename(type):
''' Function to generate the correct name for the two files outputted by quakes.py
this function takes the parameter type as the identifier for the output required '''
global name
if type == "write":
name = 'quakes-' + str(sys.argv[1] + '-' + str(sys.argv[2]) + '.loc') #Concatinates string
elif type == "html":
name = 'quakes-' + str(sys.argv[1] + '-' + str(sys.argv[2]) + '.html')
return name
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