Python handle crt.Dialog.Prompt handling

[christopherchiu]

In SecureCRT, i have a script that display 2 dialog boxes for inputs. i want to exit out when either (a) user hit <cancel>, or (b) user hit <ok> but nothing was entered.

When in VB, there is a system variable Err.Number. How is it in python? Thanks

[bgagnon]

Hi christopherchiu,

In SecureCRT, i have a script that display 2 dialog boxes for inputs. i want to exit out when either (a) user hit <cancel>, or (b) user hit <ok> but nothing was entered.

There's an example in the SecureCRT Help topic for Dialog Object / Prompt Method (Scripting / Script Objects Reference):

Python

Syntax

crt.Dialog.Prompt(message [, title [, default [, isPassword ]]])

Example

password = crt.Dialog.Prompt("Enter your password:", "Logon Script", "", True)

if password == "":
# User clicked Cancel button
else:
# User added data

The if == "" would cover both a cancel or empty scenario. To exit out, use return or break.

When in VB, there is a system variable Err.Number. How is it in python? Thanks

As I told you in email, I don't know that there is a direct equivalent. If you wrap code in a try/except block there are built-in exceptions available in Python but that's more a Python inquiry than it is SecureCRT.