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Random Word Generator

Language: Python

Why did I create this project?

I created this program in September 2024. I needed to randomly generate a list of 31 words, however, I was unable to find an existing tool that would allow me to do everything I needed to. I needed the words to be taken from an existing list & then have the ability to save the list to a file so I could reference it later.
So that I could use it in the future, I added the ability to input words individually and for the user to choose how many words they want to be generated.

Instructions

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    # Clark McAllister
    #30/09/2024
    """
    This program will take in a list of words and randomly select a specific amount
    as requested by the user.

    Features:
    -Input words
        -Individually
        -List (all at once)
    -Return random words
        -Combine words
        -Individual words
        -Specific number of words
    -Save
        -Initial list
        -Generated words
    """

    import random
    import datetime

    #Variables
    initialWords = [] # Stores the words the user entered
    generatedWords = [] # Stores the words that were generated

    def EnterSelect():
        global initialWords
            
        print("Would you like to:")
        print("1. Enter a list of words")
        print("2. Enter words invidually")
        enterOption = int(input("Enter the number to select: "))

        if enterOption == 1:
            initialWords = EnterList()
        elif enterOption == 2:
            EnterIndividually()
        else:
            print("Invalid option: Please select number 1 or 2.\n")
            EnterSelect()

    def EnterList():
        global initialWords
        
        # Clear initialWords
        if len(initialWords) > 0:
            initialWords.clear()

        print("Add your list into the \"list.txt\" file in the directory where this program is.")
        print("Please make sure each word is on a seperate line.")
        try:
            file = open("list.txt", "x")
        except:
        pass
        input("Press enter to confirm you have done this.")
        file = open("list.txt", "r")
        initialWords = file.read().split("\n")
        file.close()

        # Generate Words
        GenerateWords(GenerateNumber())

    def EnterIndividually():
        userWord = ""
        global initialWords
        
        # Clear initialWords
        if len(initialWords) > 0:
            initialWords.clear()

        print("Enter your words here (Type \"/END/\" to stop entering words):")

        while userWord.upper() != "/END/":
            userWord = input()
            if userWord.upper() != "/END/":
                initialWords.append(userWord)

        # Generate Words
        GenerateWords(GenerateNumber())

    def GenerateNumber():
        print("-------------------")
        return int(input("How many words would you like to generate: "))

    def GenerateWords(loop):
        global generatedWords
        global initialWords
        
        # Clear generatedWords
        if len(generatedWords) > 0:
            generatedWords.clear()

        # Loop got how many words the user wants
        for index in range(loop):
            rand = random.randint(0, (len(initialWords) - 1))
            generatedWords.append(initialWords[rand])
            initialWords.remove(initialWords[rand])

        DisplayWords()

    def DisplayWords():
        saveOption = 0 # Stores if the user wants to save, regenerate, enter new words, or exit
        
        print("-------------------")
        print("The words that have been generated are:")
        for index in range(len(generatedWords)):
            print(str(index + 1) + ". " + generatedWords[index])

        saveOption = SaveSelect()
        if saveOption == 1:
            # Save File
            SaveFile()
        elif saveOption == 2:
            EnterSelect()
        elif saveOption == 3:
            pass

    def SaveSelect():
        print("-------------------")
        print("Would you like to:")
        print("1. Save the list to your computer")
        print("2. Enter new words (this will override your previous words)")
        print("3. Exit the program")
        return int(input("Enter the number to select: "))

    def SaveFile():
        # Open/create file
        currentTime = datetime.datetime.now()
        fileName = "Generated List " + str(currentTime.year) + "-" + str(currentTime.month) + "-" + str(currentTime.day) + " " + str(currentTime.hour) + "-" + str(currentTime.minute) + "-" + str(currentTime.second) + ".txt"
        
        file = open("Generated Lists/" + fileName, "a")

        # Check if the user wants the numbers or not
        numbers = input("Do you wish to have the item numbers next to your words saved (Y/N)?: ")
        for index in range(len(generatedWords)):
            if numbers.upper() == "Y" or numbers.upper() == "YES":
                file.write(str(index + 1) + ". " +generatedWords[index] + "\n")
                else:
                file.write(generatedWords[index] + "\n")
        file.close()

        print("Your list can be found in the folder \"Generated Lists\" (in the folder where this program is) under the name " + fileName)

    def main():
        print("------Welcome------")

        EnterSelect()
        

    if __name__ == "__main__":
        main()

Clark McAllister

Computer Science Graduate

Random Word Generator

Why did I create this project?

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