hi all,
i need pure data to read lines from a textfile on my server
I thought that pyext would be a good solution. however, im having difficulties in writing the script.
are you able to help me with that? or any other suggestions on how i can get pure data to read lines from a textfile on server?
thanks

hi all

I am no expert in Python although I can see the wonder it does with Pure Data

I am looking for a way to use pyext in PD to write user input (on Pure Data) into a textfile and also to be able to read it from the text file (line by line, or character by character) and to display on GEM. I thought it is better to use Python to manipulate text rather than PD.

I tried with this but it didnt work

import pyext
class text(pyext._class):
_inlets=2
_outlets=2

def write(self, *args):
a = args
file = open("datafile.txt", "w")
file.write(a)
file.close()

def read(self):
file = open("datafile.txt", "r")
filedata = file.read()
file.close()
self._outlet(1, filedata)

It would be great if you someone could guide me as I am pretty desperate for help! its for my Master project.

hi all

i have just downloaded Thomas Grill's pyext package and his scripts work fine and they are brilliant

Unfortunately, im a newbie when it comes to python...i need a python for dummy book!

however, id like to know if i am able to write new python scripts to be loaded onto PD with pyext object?
if yes, how do i do that?

i tried to write a new one with Xcode and tried to load it with pyext object onto PD but PD could not recognise the script

could someone help me out pleaseee.... i need it for my Uni project! thank you

cheersss,,kelly