Code works in Python shell but not with command prompt

Question

I'm new to python and this is my first real program. Heres the code:

def home():
    print ('game....play-1..options-2..rules-3..exit-4..')
    answer = input()
    print(repr(answer))
    if answer == '1':
        play()
    elif answer == '2':
        options()
    elif answer == '3':
        rules()
    elif answer == '4':
        end()


def rules():
    print ('rules...main menu-1...exit-2..')
    answerRules = input ()
    print(repr(answerRules))    
    if answerRules == '1':
        home()
    elif answerRules == '2':
        end()

home()

The main problem i get here is that it works fine in the python shell but not with command prompt. In command prompt home() works however once you enter an answer, e.g. 3. the program just ends.

What version of python? If 2.x, input will return an int, not a string — David Robinson
– David Robinson, Commented Nov 10, 2012 at 18:21
I think that you should mention the operating system you use. — SaidbakR
– SaidbakR, Commented Nov 10, 2012 at 18:22
Works on my system. Win7_64 + python 3.0.1 (2 bit). Please mention your OS & python version. — anishsane
– anishsane, Commented Nov 10, 2012 at 18:26

Rahul Gautam · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-10 18:22:52Z

1

answer is type of int

so check with if answer == 1:
It will resolve

answered Nov 10, 2012 at 18:22

Rahul Gautam

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Ashwini Chaudhary Over a year ago

I think the print() function suggests that the OP is on python3.x, so input() is not an int in that case.

Ashwini Chaudhary Over a year ago

@OliverBennett you're on python 2.x?

jeffdev · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-10 18:22:41Z

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You should check to see if input() is returning the carriage return or some other character when you run it from the command prompt.

answered Nov 10, 2012 at 18:22

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