custom_input_box_to_list

#!/usr/bin/env python
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
# Filename: custom_input_box_to_list.py
# Version: 1.0.0
# Author: Jeoi Reqi

"""
Description:
    - This script creates a custom input box using Tkinter.
    - Users can enter data in the input box and press Enter to add each entry.
    - Once all data has been entered, users can click the Submit button to finish.
    - It provides an option to save the entered data to a text file named "output_data_entry.txt" in the current working directory.

Requirements:
    - Python 3.x
    - Tkinter library

Functions:
    - show_custom_input_box():
        Displays the custom input box and returns the user inputs as a list.

    - print_user_inputs(inputs):
        Prints the user inputs in a formatted numbered list.

    - save_user_inputs(inputs):
        Saves the user inputs to a text file named "output_data_entry.txt" in the current working directory.

Usage:
    - Run the script.
    - Enter data in the input box and press Enter for each entry.
    - Click the Submit button when all data has been entered.

Example Output:

    User inputs:
    1: First input
    2: Second input
    3: Third input

Additional Notes:
    - The script provides a simple way to gather multiple inputs from the user using a graphical interface.
    - Ideal for data entry tasks where manual input is required.
"""

import tkinter as tk

class CustomInputBox:
    def __init__(self, root):
        """
        Initialize the CustomInputBox class.

        Parameters:
            root (tk.Tk): The root Tkinter window.
        """
        self.root = root
        self.root.title("Data Entry Form")
        self.root.geometry("400x150")
        self.root.resizable(False, False)
        self.root.eval('tk::PlaceWindow . center')

        self.label = tk.Label(root, text="Enter Data Below & Press 'Enter' To Add Each Entry.\nClick 'Submit' When All Data Has Been Entered:")
        self.label.pack(pady=10)

        self.text_box = tk.Entry(root, width=40)
        self.text_box.pack(pady=5)
        self.text_box.focus_set()
        self.text_box.bind("<Return>", lambda event: self.add_input())

        self.button_frame = tk.Frame(root)
        self.button_frame.pack(pady=20)

        self.submit_button = tk.Button(self.button_frame, text="Submit", width=10, command=self.submit)
        self.submit_button.grid(row=0, column=0, padx=5)

        self.exit_button = tk.Button(self.button_frame, text="Exit", width=10, command=self.exit_program)
        self.exit_button.grid(row=0, column=1, padx=5)

        self.inputs = []

    def add_input(self):
        """
        Add user input to the inputs list.
        """
        input_text = self.text_box.get()
        if input_text:
            self.inputs.append(input_text)
            self.text_box.delete(0, tk.END)
            self.text_box.focus_set()

    def submit(self):
        """
        Finish data entry and close the window.
        """
        if self.text_box.get():
            self.inputs.append(self.text_box.get())
        self.root.destroy()

    def exit_program(self):
        """
        Exit the program without saving.
        """
        self.root.destroy()

def show_custom_input_box():
    """
    Display the custom input box and return the user inputs as a list.

    Returns:
        list: A list containing user inputs.
    """
    root = tk.Tk()
    input_box = CustomInputBox(root)
    root.mainloop()
    return input_box.inputs

def print_user_inputs(inputs):
    """
    Print the user inputs in a formatted manner.

    Parameters:
        inputs (list): A list containing user inputs.
    """
    if inputs:
        print("User inputs:")
        for i, input_data in enumerate(inputs, start=1):
            print(f"{i}: {input_data}")
    else:
        print("User cancelled the input.\n\nExiting Program... Goodbye!\n")

def save_user_inputs(inputs):
    """
    Save the user inputs to a text file named "output_data_entry.txt" in the current working directory.

    Parameters:
        inputs (list): A list containing user inputs.
    """
    with open("output_data_entry.txt", "w", encoding="utf-8") as file:
        for i, input_data in enumerate(inputs, start=1):
            file.write(f"{i}: {input_data}\n")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    user_inputs = show_custom_input_box()
    print_user_inputs(user_inputs)
    if user_inputs:
        choice = input("\nDo you want to save the data to a file?\n\n1: Yes\n2: No\n\nMake your selection (1 or 2): ")
        if choice == '1':
            save_user_inputs(user_inputs)
            print("\nData saved to 'output_data_entry.txt'.\n\nExiting Program... Goodbye!\n")
        elif choice == '2':
            print("Data not saved.")
        else:
            print("Invalid input. Data not saved.")