utils - Utility Functions¶
Mapping utilities.
- write_json_to_file(filename, obj, indent=4)¶
Write the given object to the given filename in JSON format.
Parameters: - filename (string) – File to write.
- obj (primitive, list, dict) – Simple (serializable) object to write.
- indent (int) – Number of spaces to indent nested objects
- read_json_from_file(filename)¶
Read a JSON object from filename and return it.
Parameter: filename (string) – File from which to read. Returns: The object read from filename. Return type: primitive, list, dict
- ms_to_mph(meters_per_sec)¶
Converts meters per second to miles per hour.
Parameter: meters_per_sec (numeric) – Speed to be converted, in m/s Returns: meters_per_sec converted to miles per hour. Return type: float
- load_module(filename)¶
Return a module object loaded from the given .py file.
This can load .pyc files, but you have to point it at the .py file.
Parameter: filename (string) – Filename (with optional path) of the .py file to load. Returns: The module object specified by the given .py file.
