python script to create fdf

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I'm writing a python script to create an fdf file. The first 2 lines of fdf file require the following:

%FDF-1.2
%‚„œ”

How can I write the symbols required in those two lines as a string? When I create a new line, (e.g. line_1 = "%FDF-1.2") I get an error because of the % symbol. I need python to read it as text and not a command symbol.

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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A '%' must be escaped as '%%'. Otherweise it acts as placeholder for string interpolation.

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answered Mar 10 '13 at 19:34

Thanks, any advice for the comma in line 2? – Travis May Mar 10 '13 at 20:02
Nevermind, I found a workaround. Instead, I am now just copying the format that is created by exporting the data from the pdf I'm trying to write. Thanks for your help! – Travis May Mar 10 '13 at 20:18

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 10 '13 at 20:08

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Use a the raw string notation

>>> a = r'%test'
>>> print a
%test

answered Mar 10 '13 at 20:08

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