spacepy.toolbox.query_yes_no

spacepy.toolbox.query_yes_no(question, default='yes')

Ask a yes/no question via raw_input() and return their answer.

“question” is a string that is presented to the user. “default” is the presumed answer if the user just hits <Enter>. It must be “yes” (the default), “no” or None (meaning an answer is required of the user).

The “answer” return value is one of “yes” or “no”.

Parameters

questionstring

the question to ask

defaultstring (optional)

Returns

outstring

answer (‘yes’ or ‘no’)

Examples

>>> import spacepy.toolbox as tb
>>> tb.query_yes_no('Ready to go?')
Ready to go? [Y/n] y
'yes'