example.py

# ############################ Examples how to use the cube solver #####################################################

cubestring = 'FFBLBRDLDUBRRFDDLRLUUUFB'  # cube definition string of cube we want to solve
# See module enums.py for the format of the cube definition string

# ######################### Method 1: directly call the solve routine# #################################################
#  Uncomment this part if you want to use method 1
"""
import solver as sv
a = sv.solve(cubestring)
print(a)
quit()
"""
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# ############################### Method 2 a/b: Start the cubesolving-server# ##########################################
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# Method 2a: Start the server from inside a Python script:
import start_server
from threading import Thread
background_thread = Thread(target=start_server.start, args=(8080,))
background_thread.start()
# Server listens now on port 8080
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# Method 2b: Start the server from a terminal with parameter for port:
# python start_server.py 8080
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# Once the server is started you can transfer the cube definition string to the server with different methods:

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# 1. With a webbrowser, if the server runs on the same machine on port 8080
# http://localhost:8080/FFBLBRDLDUBRRFDDLRLUUUFB
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# 2. With netcat, if the server runs on the same machine on port 8080
# echo FFBLBRDLDUBRRFDDLRLUUUFB | nc localhost 8080
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# 3. With this little graphical interface.
# From within a Python script start the interface with

import client_gui

# From a terminal start the interface with
# python client_gui.py
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