Suds and Complex Sequences

to do this. Does anyone out there know how I can generate the request? Thanks for your time, Greg Lindstrom -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Web Testing Frameworks

Hello, I'm not wanting to start anything here, but I am wanting to automate testing of my Django-based websites. A quick search on Google turns up a number of packages and I would like to know if any stand out from the others? Our main sites are used to display a customer dashboard, so my concer

Overlayong PDF Files

I would like to take an existing pdf file which has the image of a health care claim and overlay the image with claim data (insured name, address, procedures, etc.). I'm pretty good with reportlab -- in fact, I've created a form close to the CMS 1500 (with NPI), but it's not close enough for scann

Python 3.2 and MS Outlook

Is there documentation showing how to read from a Microsoft Outlook server using Python 3.2. I've done it with 2.x, but can't find anything to help me with 3.2. Thanks, --greg -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Overlaying PDF with data

Hello, I would like to take an existing pdf form and overlay text "on top" (name, address, etc.). I'm looking at ReportLab v2.5 and see their "PLATYPUS" library might be what I crave, but would like to know if there's a more obvious way to do this? I'm working with health care forms which are qu

Dictionary from String?

Is it possible to create a dictionary from a string value? Something along these lines (but that works): >>> mystring = "{'name':'greg','hatsize':'7 5/8'}" >>> mystring "{'name':'greg','hatsize':'7 5/8'}" >>> dict(mystring) Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 1, in ValueError: dic

Dictionaries inside out

I am working on a project where I'm using dictionaries to hold the translations to codes (i.e., {'1':'Cheddar','2':'Ice Hockey','IL':'Thermostat Broken'}). The bulk of the application requires me to translate codes to their meaning, but it would be nice to be able to translate a meaning back to th

PyCon 2011 Call For Tutorials

PyCon 2011 will be held March 9th through the 17th, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Home of some of the best southern food you can possibly find on Earth!) The PyCon conference days will be March 11-13, preceded by two tutorial days (March 9-10), and followed by four days of development sprints (March 1

Distributing Packages

I am not intending to start anything, here, but would like to know if any consensus has been reached in how to distribute Python modules. Specifically, I'd like to use something to install packages on various machines in our enterprise (mostly Linux, but some windows boxes, too). I've read up on di

# of Months between two dates

I work for a company that processes claims for the health care industry (Novasys Health, recently purchased by Centene Corp). My current assignment has me writing a routine to compute insurance premiums. One of the requirements is to determine how many months a policy has been in effect. The date

Looking for an Application

A few months ago there was a post dealing with an application that would power scripts based on graphical snippets of the screen. Essentially, the script would "look" for a match with what you pasted into it. I don't recall the name of the application, but would like to try it. Does anyone r

PyCon 2011 - Call for Tutorial Volunteers

group of volunteers. Interested? Please drop a note at pycon-tutori...@python.org and let us know. Thanks, Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator, PyCon 2011 (Atlanta) -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

PyCon 2010 US - Call For Tutorials Ending Soon

conference ("Tutorial Days"). An example proposal (and a blank template) can be found at http://us.pycon.org/2010/tutorials/proposals/ . Thanks! Greg Lindstrom -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

PyCon 2010 (Atlanta) Call For Tutorials

Source project. Any topic relating to Python is eligible. Tutorial teachers are paid $1,000.00 per class for their efforts. Interested (we hope so!)? More information is available at http://us.pycon.org/2010/tutorials/proposals/ or write us at pycon-tutori...@python.org. We look forward to hea

Managing a Sub-Process

I am using Python 2.6 on Gentoo Linux and have a routine that gets/puts files to other servers via sftp. We have an ongoing problem with various sftp processes "hanging"; that is, it no longer transfers any data but does not shutdown/timeout. I would like to design a routine that will kick off th

PyCon 2010 - Call for Tutorials

More information, including a sample proposal and blank template, are at http://us.pycon.org/2010/tutorials/proposals/. Questions? Email us at pycon-tutori...@python.org. Greg Lindstrom -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

PyCon 2010 - Call for Tutorials

stions? You can contact us at the PyCon Email Listand we will get back with you. We look forward to hearing from you! Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator PyCon 2010 (Atlanta) -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Creating xml

It's been a while since I've played with XML using Python but I've been asked to create XML using data from our postgres database. Currently we are generating XML directly from the database using a set of stored procedures but it is too slow (yes, I have numbers). I have been asked to create a ro

PyCon 2009 (US) - Call for tutorials Extended to 11/3

ructors US$1,500 per tutorial. If you have any questions, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator, PyCon 2009 (US) -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

PyCon 2009 - Call for tutorials nearing the end

l selections will be announced in early December to give you time to prepare your class and PyCon will compensate instructors US$1,500 per tutorial. If you have any questions, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator, PyCon 2009 (US) -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Using LDAP

I am attempting to use python-ldap to connect to our company ldap server. I have downloaded and installed python-ldap 2.3.2 on my Ubuntu system and have been working through the "LDAP Programming with Python" documentation. I am confused because the documentation states that "After an LDAP object

PyCon 2009 (US) - Call for Tutorials

epare your class and PyCon will compensate instructors US$1,500 per tutorial. If you have any questions, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator, PyCon 2009 (US) -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

PyCon 2009 (US) - Call for Tutorials

epare your class and PyCon will compensate instructors US$1,500 per tutorial. If you have any questions, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator, PyCon 2009 (US) -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

pyArkansas Set for October 4th

This is a *FREE* event (we have GREAT sponsors), so all you need to bring is yourself. We have over 45 people -- from 4 States -- registered and tons of great swag and giveaways lined up. See our wiki (http://pycamp.python.org/Arkansas/HomePage) for more details and registration info. Greg Lindst

PyCon 2009 (US) - Call for Tutorials

ed in early December to give you time to prepare your class. PyCon will compensate instructors US$1,500 per tutorial. If you have any questions, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator, PyCon 2009 -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Python and Open Office

Hello, I would like to create and manipulate Open Office documents using Python. I have found then UNO Python page and odfpy modules which seem to be exactly what I need. The odfpy manual is, to me, a confusing list of objects and methods (it's an impressive list!), but does not have much in the

pyArkansas on October 4th

d swag. Due to limitations of physical space we must close registration at 100 participants (in honor of my first OS, SunOS, we may go to 110). Check out our wiki at http://pycamp.python.org/Arkansas/HomePage. There's no registration fee, so if you're in the area stop on by...we are looking forw

Renaming Excel Spreadsheets

Hello, I am working with Python to create Excel spreadsheets and have run into a couple of problems I hope you can help me with. First...are there any bindings/libraries into Open Office? Now, back to Excel. --> Does anyone know a way to create N worksheets? By default, 3 are created, but I wo

Re: Very good Python Book. Free download : Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional

> From: hassan nikbakhsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Very good Python Book. Free download : Beginning Python: From > Novice to Professional > can i have a free bownload of this book > many thanks > Yes, it's a very good book. Magnus Lie Hetland spent a lot of time putting the book together; wh

Re: Learning curve for new database program with Python?

On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 2:31 AM, John Nagle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Basic SQL isn't that hard. Learn CREATE, SELECT, INSERT, > UPDATE, and DELETE syntax. That's enough for most simple > applications. And then learn more advanced SQL: joins, nested selects, pivot tables and stored pro

Re: What motivates all unpaid volunteers at Pycon?

> >> There really isn't any simple answer. Most people seem to be > >> motivated to help out their communities, > > > > I still think all this unselfishness is noteworthy > > and curious. > > >Assuming that people get nothing back by participating in a > community, yes, it would be curious

Re: Pycon disappointment

,,,... Let's see some code! Let's see > stuff working (and sometimes crashing!), and how changes affect the > results. When I've presented at PyCon and other conferences, that's > the part that I spend the most time on: preparing demonstrations. It's > not easy to do; certainly much more difficult

PyCon 2008 Tutorial Sessions

Registration for PyCon 2008 is now open. Held in Chicago March 14-16 with "Tutorial Thursday" on March 13 and sprints afterwards, it is expected that nearly 800 Python enthusiasts will attend at least part of the conference. It is totally run by volunteers and is affordable for just about anyone.

Tutorials at PyCon 2008 (US)

Hello Everyone- I'd like to announce the tutorials sessions for PyCon 2008 (US). As you may know, this year PyCon is being held in Chicago, Illinois March 14-16 with the Thursday before (the 13th) being "Tutorial Thursday". We are expecting nearly 600 Python enthusiasts to meet up for the confer

Re: [OT] Fractions on musical notation

> > As a time signature 1/4 has no sense, You've never played and Grainger, have you? :-) --greg -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Determining Dependencies

Hello All- I have a Python routine consisting of 75 or more files (most files house 1 object) and would like to know if there is an automated way to search though the files and determine all of the (non-standard lib) modules required to run the routine. For example, looking in my base class I can

Re: "Python" is not a good name, should rename to "Athon"

> > > In Athon, the first letter "A" could pronounce as [ e ] . > > For English speakers that pronunciation is just plain wrong. > Going back to my shell scripting days, I nominate "nothyP" as the new name. --greg -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

New Python User Group (Arkansas, USA)

We are pleased to announce a Python User Group is forming in Arkansas (USA). The Python ARtists of ARkansas, or PyAR^2 is being created to promote the use of all things Python in the Natural State. While our initial intentions are to concentrate on education, we are open to all ideas. If you liv

PyCon 2008 - Call for Tutorials

Development - Anything Else (just about) Anything is up for consideration. Pop on over to http://us.pycon.org/2008/tutorials/proposals/ for more information or submit your idea to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator, PyCon 2008 (Chicago) -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Re: Python good for data mining?

> -- Forwarded message -- > From: "D.Hering" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: python-list@python.org > Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:42:16 -0800 > Subject: Re: Python good for data mining? > On Nov 3, 9:02 pm, Jens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm starting a project indatamining, and I'm con

PyCon 2008 - Tutorial HowTo

Thinking about presenting a tutorial at PyCon 2008? Here's a link with everything you would ever want to know. http://us.pycon.org/2008/tutorials/proposals/ PyCon simply would not exist without volunteers like YOU. Get involved today! --greg -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-

PyCon 2008 - Call for Tutorials

PyCon 2008 is being held in Chicago this year. The general conference is March 14-16 with the proceeding day, March 13th, being the traditional "tutorial day". We have had a lot of input on topics to cover and now we are looking for qualified instructors to sign up to present the sessions. Tutoria

Re: Newbie question

> > I see. It's so hard to imagine the world of python than from VB. > It's like looking at VB is in 2 dimensions, where with Python, it's > more 3D. The code is so simple, yet it's hard for me to envision how > to do something so simple. I guess it's because the rules or the way > of looking at

Re: Why 'class spam(object)' instead of class spam(Object)' ?7

> > Does the user care whether an object is implemented in C? > > Colin W. > > You're damn right I care! This is critical to just about everything I write because...well..I meanwell. I guess it isn't really all that important. Never mind. --greg -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/p

Re: Python and Cron

> "Shawn Milochik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Could you send the output of "crontab -l" and the script you're running? > > It's probably an environment issue of some kind, but it's hard to say > what blindly. # run client pricing at 0215 (p) Monday-Friday 15 2 * * 1-5 cd /m01/edith/src && /usr/bin/py

Re: Python and Cron

> Can you post the Python script? Not the whole thing; it's quite long. But here's the relevant parts. We're using the ado database interface into postgres (that's what the results.EOFis all about) output_file = file(output_path, 'w') # output_path = /my_path/data/work/my_file.txt while not

Python and Cron

This may be more of a Linux question, but I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me. I have a python (2.4) routine running on Gentoo Linux. It creates a file and, after the file is complete, renames the file using the os.rename() command. When I run the file from the command line everything

PyCon 2008 - Call for Tutorial Topics

e to present a class). Let me know what class would entice you to attend the tutorials. Greg Lindstrom Tutorial Coordinator, PyCon 2008 -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Complex Numbers

> -- Forwarded message -- > From: "Lamonte Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: python-list@python.org > Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:11:14 -0500 > Subject: So what exactly is a complex number? > Like in math where you put letters that represent numbers for place > holders to try to find

PyCon 2008 - Call for Tutorial Ideas

Python, objects, anything and everything Python is on the table at this point. We have to narrow the field down to 10 or 15 and then find qualified presenters, so now is the time to start gathering ideas. What tutorials would you like to see offered? Please response to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks,

Creating Packages

Hello, All- I have written a class that allows me to create and manipulate data segments (the type one deals with when reading/writing text files); validating fields, serialization, etc. I would like to put this together as a module and release it to the community while I expand on the feature

Python business software?

Hello- My wife runs a sewing/embroidery business and has asked me to write a system to help her with her client database, inventory, and accounts receivable/payable. I've looked into using either PythonCard or Dabo (I like both packages) but thought I ask the list if there is anything like this

Scaled Vector Graphics

I have been asked to write a routine to merge documents in pfd and svg formats into a single file (preferably pfd format).  Currently we send the pdf image to the printer followed by the svg image (a scan of a health care claim) but this is not a satisfactory solution.  We have as many as 3000 docu

Central Arkansas Python Users Group

At PyCon I met a handful of programmers from the Little Rock area.  Are there enough of us with any interest in forming a Central Arkansas Python Users Group?For others of you that have started user groups, how do you get the word out, especially in an area where Python coders are difficult to find

Gathering screen output

Hello- I'm running Python 2.4 on windows xp "professional" and seem to recall there is a way to kick off system command (or any external routine) and then collect the screen output back into the calling python routine for analysis.  I've look and googled but have come up lacking.  Please tell me t

PyDev/Eclipse Help

I am running Python 2.4 on Windows XP "Professional" and Eclipse 3.1.  I would like to take a look at PyDev on Eclipse and downloaded the PyDev (1.0.2?) via the Help->SotwareUpdates->FindAndInstall wizard.  Then then go to create a Python Project with File->New->Project and then select Pydev->Pydev

Re: pain

Mage Wrote: I would be surprised if there were more than five python jobs in my country but have to look around. I Reply: It's not quite that bad in Arkansas (USA), but when I was hired to help start a new IT department I insisted on using Python and my employer agreed to try it. I now have over

Knowing when a file completes.

r whatever it's called on windows) to detect when a new file is created in a directory and, more importantly, when it is "complete" (if that makes sense)? Thanks for your help. --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 (office) Senior Programmer

Lots of pdf files

r help! --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 (office) Senior Programmer501 219-4455 (fax) NovaSys Health [EMAIL PROTECTED] Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." W.W. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Re: f*cking re module

> That's what I love in that news group. Someone comes with a > stupid and arrogant question, and someone else answers in a > calm and reasonable way. Me, too. Indeed, that's a great reason to be a part of this community. I didn't see the original question as either stupid or arrogant; I read it a

Re: Loop until condition is true

A bit off topic, but what does the expression "Don't try to teach your grandfather how to suck eggs." mean? I've never heard it before and am curious to the story behind it. Thanks, --greg -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

School Administration Software

Any advice you have would be welcome. Thanks, --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 (office) Senior Programmer501 219-4455 (fax) NovaSys Health [EMAIL PROTECTED] Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.&

Using Paramiko

aps I missed a section of the documentation; if I did, I apologize. Can anyone show me how to use this package? Thanks, --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 (office) Senior Programmer501 219-4455 (fax) NovaSys Health [EMAIL PROTECTED] Little Rock, Arkansas &q

Re: Compute pi to base 12 using Python?

> He says, > Do you know how I can get "base12 pi"? > Because the chromatic scale is base12. > c c# d d# e f f# g g# a a# b > > Dick It might feel more "natural" to do this with 'e' (2.718...) --greg -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Interpreter problem

can I do about it? Thanks, --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 (office) Senior Programmer501 219-4455 (fax) NovaSys Health [EMAIL PROTECTED] Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." W.W. Confidentiality Not

Unzipping Files

it easy on me if you please...I just don't see it and have a deadline rushing towards me. How do I read the data from a file in a zip archive? Thanks! --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 (office) Senior Programmer501 219-4455 (fax) NovaSys Health [

Help Installing Python 2.3.5

n23). Thanks for your help, --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 Computer Programmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] NovaSys Health Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." W.W. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

An Odd Little Script

irection. How can I perform the above task while keeping my sanity? Thanks! --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 Computer Programmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] NovaSys Health Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." W.W. --

Recognizing the Arrival of a New File

more common/accepted way to perform this task? I'm using Python 2.3 on Linux. Thanks for your help, --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 Computer Programmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] NovaSys Health Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers

Fonts and PIL

PIL application? Thanks again! --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 Computer Programmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] NovaSys Health Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." W.W. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Postgres and SSL

I'm on a Linux box running python 2.3 and would like to connect to a postgres database via SSL, but have not been able to find a module to do this (or haven't figured out the syntax). Can anyone help me out? Thanks, --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 Computer

EDI x12 --> XML

ore I either write one or use one that I have written in Perl? Thanks! --greg-- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 Computer Programmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] NovaSys Health Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." W.W. -- http://

Accessing Postgress from Windows

n, if possible. What can you recommend for the task? Thanks...and see you all at PyCon! --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 Computer Programmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] NovaSys Health Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." W.W.

Looking for Form Feeds

(re does not like the control characters, I guess). Is it possible for me to pull out the formfeeds in a straightforward manner? Thanks! --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 Computer Programmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] NovaSys Health Little Rock, Arkansas "We are the

ODBC Connection on Windows XP

this before, and having used the odbc module for about a year now, I'm at a quandary; what does this mean and what do I do to fix it? Thanks! --greg -- Greg Lindstrom 501 975.4859 Computer Programmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] NovaSys Health Little Rock, Arkansas "We are

Creating Fixed Length Records

Hello- I'm creating fixed-length record layouts for various record translations I need to perform. I have been using a home-grown object, "FixedLengthRecord" for about 4 years now and am very happy with it. Almost. The burr under my saddle occurs when I serialize the record. Currently, I cr