# 11-06-04
#v1.0.0
# newaskstring
# A *slightly* modified askstring function from the tkSimpleDialog module by Frederik Lundh
# Allows a default value to be supplied.
# Copyright Michael Foord
# Not for use in commercial projects without permission. (Although permission will probably be given).
# If you use in a non-commercial project then please credit me and include a link back.
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# No warranty express or implied for the accuracy, fitness to purpose or otherwise for this code....
# Use at your own risk !!!
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from tkSimpleDialog import _QueryString
def askstring(title, prompt, default=None, **kw):
'''get a string from the user
Arguments:
title -- the dialog title
prompt -- the label text
default -- the initial text to display
**kw -- see SimpleDialog class
Return value is a string
'''
d = _QueryString(title, prompt, default, **kw)
return d.result
