Convert multi byte characters to single byte in python












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I have a requirement to convert the English characters and digits(0-9) represented in multi byte to single byte. Other than English characters have to remain unchanged. I am able to do it using Python and Shell script. The same needs be to achieved in only python (without using any shell script).




Input: 1MORE , 360FLY , BCジャパン , デイテル・ジャパン



Output: 1MORE , 360FLY ,BCジャパン , デイテル・ジャパン




The python script calls shell script for each character that it encounters.



Python script:



import os
import subprocess
import shlex
ipfile=open('Brands.csv','r')
opfile=open('japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv','w',encoding='utf-8')
for line in ipfile:
for character in line:
utf8Character=character
if utf8Character == '"':
os.system('sh iconv_command.sh \'+utf8Character+' \'+character)
else:
os.system('sh iconv_command.sh "'+utf8Character+'" "'+character+'"')
os.system('printf "n">>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv')
opfile.close()
ipfile.close()


Shell script:



#!/bin/bash
x=`echo -n $1|iconv -f utf-8 -t ascii//translit`
if [ "$x" != "?" ]; then
echo -n $1|iconv -f utf-8 -t ascii//translit>>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv
else
echo -n $2>>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv
fi


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    I have a requirement to convert the English characters and digits(0-9) represented in multi byte to single byte. Other than English characters have to remain unchanged. I am able to do it using Python and Shell script. The same needs be to achieved in only python (without using any shell script).




    Input: 1MORE , 360FLY , BCジャパン , デイテル・ジャパン



    Output: 1MORE , 360FLY ,BCジャパン , デイテル・ジャパン




    The python script calls shell script for each character that it encounters.



    Python script:



    import os
    import subprocess
    import shlex
    ipfile=open('Brands.csv','r')
    opfile=open('japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv','w',encoding='utf-8')
    for line in ipfile:
    for character in line:
    utf8Character=character
    if utf8Character == '"':
    os.system('sh iconv_command.sh \'+utf8Character+' \'+character)
    else:
    os.system('sh iconv_command.sh "'+utf8Character+'" "'+character+'"')
    os.system('printf "n">>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv')
    opfile.close()
    ipfile.close()


    Shell script:



    #!/bin/bash
    x=`echo -n $1|iconv -f utf-8 -t ascii//translit`
    if [ "$x" != "?" ]; then
    echo -n $1|iconv -f utf-8 -t ascii//translit>>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv
    else
    echo -n $2>>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv
    fi


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      I have a requirement to convert the English characters and digits(0-9) represented in multi byte to single byte. Other than English characters have to remain unchanged. I am able to do it using Python and Shell script. The same needs be to achieved in only python (without using any shell script).




      Input: 1MORE , 360FLY , BCジャパン , デイテル・ジャパン



      Output: 1MORE , 360FLY ,BCジャパン , デイテル・ジャパン




      The python script calls shell script for each character that it encounters.



      Python script:



      import os
      import subprocess
      import shlex
      ipfile=open('Brands.csv','r')
      opfile=open('japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv','w',encoding='utf-8')
      for line in ipfile:
      for character in line:
      utf8Character=character
      if utf8Character == '"':
      os.system('sh iconv_command.sh \'+utf8Character+' \'+character)
      else:
      os.system('sh iconv_command.sh "'+utf8Character+'" "'+character+'"')
      os.system('printf "n">>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv')
      opfile.close()
      ipfile.close()


      Shell script:



      #!/bin/bash
      x=`echo -n $1|iconv -f utf-8 -t ascii//translit`
      if [ "$x" != "?" ]; then
      echo -n $1|iconv -f utf-8 -t ascii//translit>>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv
      else
      echo -n $2>>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv
      fi


      Please help!










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      I have a requirement to convert the English characters and digits(0-9) represented in multi byte to single byte. Other than English characters have to remain unchanged. I am able to do it using Python and Shell script. The same needs be to achieved in only python (without using any shell script).




      Input: 1MORE , 360FLY , BCジャパン , デイテル・ジャパン



      Output: 1MORE , 360FLY ,BCジャパン , デイテル・ジャパン




      The python script calls shell script for each character that it encounters.



      Python script:



      import os
      import subprocess
      import shlex
      ipfile=open('Brands.csv','r')
      opfile=open('japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv','w',encoding='utf-8')
      for line in ipfile:
      for character in line:
      utf8Character=character
      if utf8Character == '"':
      os.system('sh iconv_command.sh \'+utf8Character+' \'+character)
      else:
      os.system('sh iconv_command.sh "'+utf8Character+'" "'+character+'"')
      os.system('printf "n">>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv')
      opfile.close()
      ipfile.close()


      Shell script:



      #!/bin/bash
      x=`echo -n $1|iconv -f utf-8 -t ascii//translit`
      if [ "$x" != "?" ]; then
      echo -n $1|iconv -f utf-8 -t ascii//translit>>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv
      else
      echo -n $2>>japan_tv_weekly_converted.csv
      fi


      Please help!







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      edited Nov 15 '18 at 9:07









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      asked Nov 15 '18 at 9:04









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