def _ask_existing_new_build():
"""begin with choice of an existing build file or
creation of a new build file
"""
stage = 'begin'
pycone._print_log('', stage)##
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.level_list, pyconeQ.welcome_msg)
# create a list of choices return the users choice
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.level_list, stage)##
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
if choice == 0:
#choose to use existing builder config
pycone._print_log('use auto conf', stage)##
print('not yet functional')
pycone._exit()
# no need to write to autoseed, read from it
elif choice == 1:
# choose to create a new builder config
#_write_to_auto_seed('[autoseed]','', 'new')
pycone._print_log('create a new conf', stage)##
_pseed_ = pycone._os_prober(pycone._master_seed(''))
_ask_source_system(_pseed_)
else:
pycone._do_help_quit(choice, pyconeQ.level_list)
def _ask_for_source_of_new_iso(base_sys, _b_prober, _pseed_):
"""Queries for Backup, from iso, or boostrap as the source for the build
"""
# pseed (pre-master-seed) is not used now that we know the system.
stage = 'ask-for-source-of-new-iso'
base_list = []
if base_sys == 'other':
_mseed_ = _pseed_
else:
base = pycone._base(base_sys)
_mseed_ = pycone._master_seed(base)
if _b_prober:
base_list = pyconeQ.backup_list + pyconeQ.iso_list + pyconeQ.custom_list
# create a list of choices return the users choice
choice = pycone._choose_from(base_list, pyconeQ.base_type_msg + '\n' + stage)
# choice_list with Backup
choice_list = [_sys_backup, _from_iso, _bootstrap]
else:
## go get the system wanted for operations
base_list = pyconeQ.iso_list + pyconeQ.custom_list
# create a list of choices return the users choice with Backup disabled
choice = pycone._choose_from(base_list, pyconeQ.base_type_msg + '\n' + stage)
# choice_list without Backup
choice_list = [_from_iso, _bootstrap]
# choice list without Backup
# choices, System Backup, From ISO, or Bootstrap
pycone._print_log(base_list, choice + 1, stage)##
choice_list[choice](base_sys, _mseed_)
def _rsync_do(_mseed_):
# choose a backup of current system
stage = 'rsync-do'
pycone._print_log(None, None, stage)##
distro_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(_mseed_, 'directories', '_BUILD_DIR')
for dir in distro_dir:
dir = '/home/pyne' + dir
pycone._rsync_live(_mseed_, dir)##
def _confirm_mount_chroot_fs(seed):
"""Requests the user confirm mounting of new fs
"""
stage = 'confirm-mount-chroot-fs'
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.mount_msg + '\n' + stage)
# create a list of choices return the users choice
choice_list = [_mount_chroot_fs, pycone._exit]
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.base_type_list, choice + 1, stage)##
choice_list[choice](seed)
def _confirm_rsync(_mseed_):
"""Requests the user confirm rsync'ing of source system
"""
stage = 'confirm-rsync'
# do _mkdir_p(_mseed_,source)
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.start_rsync_msg + '\n' + stage)
# return the users choice
choice_list = [ _rsync_do, pycone._exit]
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.base_type_list, choice + 1, stage)##
choice_list[choice](_mseed_)
def _confirm_os_probe(_pseed_):
"""Probes the system, returns the result and asks user to confirm.
Works with system backup, not needed for iso or bootstrap.
"""
stage = 'confirm-os-probe'
_pseed_ = pycone._master_seed(None)
# create a pre-master-seed; no <distro>-seed
pycone._print_log('### pseed ###', _pseed_, 'test')##
_probed_name = pycone._os_prober(_pseed_)
# get the system through prober
_probed_sys = pycone._base(_probed_name)
# return the full distro-seed name, if exists
c_pseed = str.capitalize(str(_probed_name))
# capitalized string just for use in query
pycone._print_log(_probed_name, _probed_sys, stage)##
if (_probed_sys != False):
# be sure base did not return false(ie distro seed does not exist)
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.which_system % c_pseed + '\n' + stage)
# probe current system, then user confirm
choice_list = [_ask_for_source_of_new_iso, _ask_base_system]
# on yes, go create master seed, then continue to question for Backup, etc
# on no, continue to manual list of options, check with seedlist, then on to Backup (just a detour)if seedlist != False
_b_prober = True
# states os_prober returned a name, correct or not
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, choice + 1, stage)##
pycone._print_log(c_pseed, None, stage)##
choice_list[choice](_probed_name, _b_prober, _pseed_)
else:
_b_prober = False
_ask_base_system(None, _b_prober, _pseed_)
def _chroot(seed):## needs logging
"""Mount directories and chroot into new system
"""
stage = 'chroot'
# mount the backup/bootstrap systems for chroot
_mount_chroot_fs(seed)
pycone._print_log('chrootfs', None, stage)##
time.sleep(2)
# chroot into new system
_working_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'directories', '_BUILD_DIR')[0]
_rootfs = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'directories', '_ROOTFS')[0] + ' '
pycone._print_log(_working_dir, _rootfs, stage)##
_bashfs = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'chroot', '_CHROOTFS')[0]
_terminal_chroot_cmd = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'chroot', '_CHROOT_CMD')[0] + ' '
pycone._print_log(_bashfs, _chroot_cmd, stage)##
_chroot_rootfs = _working_dir + _rootfs
_chroot_ = _terminal_chroot_cmd + _chroot_rootfs + _bashfs
pycone._print_log(_chroot_rootfs, _chroot_, stage)##
# lxtermimal -e 'chroot <mount dir> /bin/bash'
print(_chroot_)
os.system('lxterminal -e \'inxi -F\'')
def _install_source_system_packages(base):
"""Install source packages needed to do a backup
"""
stage = 'install-source-system-packages'
source_packages = pycone._var_from_seed(base, 'dist-packages', '_SOURCE')
source_packages = source_packages + pycone._var_from_seed(base, 'packages', '_SOURCE')
# list of packages required by the source system
pycone._print_log(source_packages, None, stage)##
pycone._package_db_update(base)
# update the system database from repositories
for item in source_packages:
pycone._install(base, item)
def _ask_base_system(_probe, _b_prober, _pseed_):
"""Upon failed auto-os-probe, manually list available seeds
"""
stage = 'ask-base-system'
pycone._print_log('##', stage, '##')##
sys_q_list = pycone._system_list()
# return a list of choices from available system seeds
list_w_other = sys_q_list + ['Other']
# remember quit & help are added later, therefore are not part of len
choice = pycone._choose_from(list_w_other, pyconeQ.user_source_system + pyconeQ.base_sys_msg)
# this is the users choice, 'other' == (len(list) - 2)
pycone._print_log(list_w_other, choice, stage)##
base_system = str.lower(list_w_other[choice])
# make the choice to lower letter for manipulation
pycone._print_log((len(list_w_other)), base_system, stage)##
# if choice is other, source system is unsupported and cannot have 'Backup'
if choice == (len(list_w_other)-1):
_dist_seed_ = 'other'
_b_prober = False
else:
_dist_seed_ = base_system
# get the seed's complete name
_b_prober = True
pycone._print_log(_dist_seed_, _b_prober, stage)##
_ask_for_source_of_new_iso(_dist_seed_, _b_prober, _pseed_)
def _confirm_install_source_system_packages(base):## fix
"""Install packages used on the source system to
create iso from backup/bootstrap
"""
stage = 'install-source-system-packages'
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.source_paks_msg + '\n' + stage)
# return the users choice
choice_list = [_install_source_system_packages, pycone._exit()]
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.base_type_list, choice + 1, stage)##
choice_list[choice](base)
#end
def _copy_user_config_files(seed, user):### not yet working
"""Copy the user config files/folders from the home directory into /etc/skel
that may be needed for live environment
"""
stage = 'copy-user-config-files'
_file_conf = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'skeleton', '_CONFIG_FILE')
_folder_conf = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'skeleton', '_CONFIG_FOLDER')
pycone._print_log(_file_conf, _folder_conf, stage)##
_working_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'directories', '_BUILD_DIR')[0]
_rootfs = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'directories', '_ROOTFS')[0]
pycone._print_log(_working_dir, _rootfs, stage)##
_etc_skel = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'skeleton', '_SKEL_DIR')[0]
_build_dir = '/home/pyne' + _working_dir + _rootfs + _etc_skel
configurations = _file_conf + _folder_conf
src_dir = '/home/' + user
dest_dir = _build_dir
pycone._print_log(src_dir, src_dir, stage)##
for item in configurations:
pycone._print_log(src_dir, src_dir, stage)##
#pycone._copy(src_dir + '/' + item, dest_dir + '/' + item)
print('cp -rpv', src_dir + '/' + item, dest_dir + '/' + item)
time.sleep(2)
def _confirm_base_system(empty):
"""Probes the system, returns the result and asks user to confirm.
Works with system backup, not needed for iso or bootstrap.
"""
stage = 'confirm-base-system'
_pseed_ = pycone._master_seed('')
pycone._print_log('pseed ####', _pseed_, 'test')##
_probe = pycone._os_prober(_pseed_)
# get the system through prober
_probed_sys = pycone._base(_probe)
# return the full distro-seed name, if exists
c_pseed = str.capitalize(str(_probe))
# capitalized string just for use in query
pycone._print_log(_probe, _probed_sys, stage)##
if (_probed_sys != False):
# be sure base did not return false(ie distro seed does not exist)
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.which_system % c_pseed)
# probe current system, then user confirm
choice_list = [_seed_probe_match, _get_base_system]
# on yes, go create master seed, then continue to question for Backup, etc
# on no, continue to manual list of options, check with seedlist, then on to Backup (just a detour)if seedlist != False
## create the create-master-seed def
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, choice + 1, stage)##
pycone._print_log(c_system, '', stage)##
choice_list[choice](_probe)
else:
pass
def _ask_existing_new_build(empty):
"""choice of an existing build file or
creation of a new build file
"""
stage = 'ask-existing/new-build'
_pseed_ = pycone._master_seed(None)
# get a partial master seed (master seed without <distro>-seed
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.level_list, stage)
# create a list of choices return the users choice
choice_list = [_use_auto_seed, _ask_for_source_of_new_iso]
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.level_list, choice + 1, stage)##
choice_list[choice](_pseed_)
def _confirm_new_auto_seed(empty):
"""Confirm creation of new auto-seed
"""
stage = 'confirm-new-auto-seed'
# do _mkdir_p(_mseed_,source)
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.new_auto_seed_msg + '\n' + stage)
# return the users choice
# This will need to be changed so that the user may be able to name the
# auto-seed file, and for this to ask for a name
# *must be named <name>_auto_seed.conf*
choice_list = [ _confirm_os_probe, pycone._exit]
pycone._print_log(None, choice + 1, stage)##
choice_list[choice](None)
def _ask_wizard_or_expert():
"""choice of using the Wizard or
goto Expert mode to adjust a previous build
"""
stage = 'ask-wizard-or-expert'
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.mode_list, pyconeQ.welcome_msg + '\n\n' + pyconeQ.mode_msg + '\n' + stage)
# create a list of choices return the users choice
if pycone._auto_seed_exits():
choice_list = [_ask_existing_new_build, _expert_mode]
else:
choice_list = [_confirm_new_auto_seed, _expert_mode]
# list of decisions
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.mode_list, choice + 1, stage)##
# print to log file
choice_list[choice](None)
def _ask_for_user_config_backup(seed):
"""Confirm copy of chosen user config files
"""
stage = 'ask-for-user-config-backup'
users = os.listdir('/home/') + ['None']
user_list = []
for item in users:
if item != 'ftp':
user_list.append(item)
choice = pycone._choose_from(user_list, pyconeQ.which_user_msg)
user = user_list[choice]
pycone._print_log(choice, user, stage)##
if user == 'None':
pass
else:
_copy_user_config_files(seed, user)
def _mkdir_p(base, _mseed_):
"""Create the directories needed to store new system
"""
# make the dirs in the pyne dir, which doesn't get rsync'd
stage = 'mkdir_p'
pycone._print_log(None, None, stage)##
distro_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(_mseed_, 'directories', '_BUILD_DIR')
iso_creation_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(_mseed_, 'directories', '_ISO_DIR')
required_dirs = distro_dir + iso_creation_dir
for dir in required_dirs:
dir = '/home/pyne' + dir
pycone._print_log(dir, None, stage)##
# if path is not already present, request to create it
# else the dir exists, and PyneCone will use them
if not os.path.exists(dir):
print("making dir", dir)
#os.makedirs(dir)
time.sleep(2)
def _ask_source_system(_pseed_):
"""Queries for Backup, from iso, or boostrap as the source for the build
"""
# now choose the source of build
stage = 'new configuration'
pycone._print_log('', stage)##
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.base_type_list, pyconeQ.base_type_msg)
# create a list of choices return the users choice
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.base_type_list, stage)##
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
if choice == 0:
# choose a backup of current system
#_write_to_auto_seed('source :\n\t','backup', 'append')
_q_my_system(_pseed_, 'backup')
elif choice == 1:
# choose to use an existing iso file
#_new_config('iso')
print("iso that thing")
print("not working at this time")
pycone._exit()
elif choice == 2:
# choose to install a new bootstrap system
#_new_config('bootstrap')
print("bootstrap new system")
print("not working at this time")
pycone._exit()
else:
pycone._do_help_quit(choice, pyconeQ.base_type_list)
def _confirm_base_system(empty):#### new version being worked on
"""Probes the system, returns the result and asks user to confirm.
Works with system backup, not needed for iso or bootstrap.
"""
stage = 'confirm-base-system'
_probe = pycone._os_prober(_pseed_)
c_pseed = str.capitalize(_probe)
#base = pycone._base(_pseed_)
#_mseed_ = pycone._master_seed(str.lower(base))
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.which_system % c_pseed + '\n' + stage)
# probe current system, then user confirm
choice_list = [_create_master_seed, _get_base_system]
## create the create-master-seed def
## use pycone._seedlist() and _os_prober() to compare and
## confirm a seed file exists for current system
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, choice + 1, stage)##
pycone._print_log(c_system, '', stage)##
choice_list[choice](_probe)
def _q_base_system():
system = pycone._os_prober(pycone._master_seed(''))
stage = 'rsync'
pycone._print_log('', stage)##
c_system = str.capitalize(system)
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.which_system % c_system)
# return the users choice
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, stage)
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)
if choice == 0:
# choose a backup of current system
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)
#pycone._rsync_live(seed)
print('use %s system' % c_system)
elif choice == 1:
# choose to use an existing iso file
#_new_config('iso')
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)
print("Nothing to do. Exiting")
exit()
else:
_help_quit(choice, pyconeQ.yes_no_list)
def _sys_backup(base_sys, _mseed_):
"""Go through the Q&A session to build auto_seed.py
"""
stage = 'sys_backup'
os.system('clear')
_install_source_system_packages(_mseed_)
# install packages used on the source system to create iso from backup/bootstrap
time.sleep(2)
_mkdir_p(base_sys, _mseed_)
# create the directories
pycone._print_log('mkdir', None, stage)##
"""
_copy_user_config_files(_mseed_)
# install any /home/user/<config> files needed
time.sleep(2)
"""
_rsync_do(_mseed_)
# backup the current system
pycone._print_log('rsync', None, stage)##
time.sleep(2)
_ask_for_user_config_backup(_mseed_)
pycone._print_log('copy user config', None, stage)##
time.sleep(2)
_chroot(_mseed_)
# chroot into new system thru new terminal window
pycone._print_log('chroot', None, stage)##
time.sleep(2)
print('That is it for now in PyneCone, thanks for testing')
pycone._print_log('That is it for now in PyneCone, thanks for testing', None, 'DONE')##
def _ask_rsync(_mseed_):
stage = 'ask-rsync'
pycone._print_log('', stage)##
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.start_rsync_msg)
# return the users choice
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, stage)##
if choice == 0:
# choose a backup of current system
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
distro_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(_mseed_, 'directories', '_BUILD_DIR')
for dir in distro_dir:
dir = '/home/pyne' + dir
pycone._rsync_live(_mseed_, dir)
elif choice == 1:
# choose to use an existing iso file
#_new_config('iso')
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
print("Nothing to do. Exiting")
pycone._exit()
else:
pycone._do_help_quit(choice, pyconeQ.yes_no_list)
def _sys_backup(source):
"""Go through the Q&A session to build auto_seed.py
"""
master_seed_file = '/tmp/master_seed.conf'
stage = 'sys_backup'
pycone._print_log('', stage)##
base_seed = _get_base_system('')
pycone._print_log(base_seed, stage)##
#_write_to_auto_seed('base_seed :\n\t', base_seed, 'append')
# update the auto-seed file with base seed type
master_seed = pycone._master_seed(base_seed)
# get a master-seed file of all needed seeds
pycone._print_log('master_seed', stage)##
pycone._print_log(master_seed, stage)##
_install_source_system_packages(master_seed)
# install packages used on the source system to create iso from backup/bootstrap
#time.sleep(1)
_needed_dirs = _new_dirs(master_seed_file)
# get directories needed by PyneCone
pycone._print_log(_needed_dirs, stage)##
_mkdir_p(_needed_dirs)
# create the directories
pycone._print_log('mkdir', stage)##
#time.sleep(1)
_rsync(master_seed)
# backup the current system
pycone._print_log('rsync', stage)##
#time.sleep(1)
_mount_chroot_fs(master_seed)
# mount the backup/bootstrap systems for chroot
pycone._print_log('chrootfs', stage)##
_chroot(master_seed)
pycone._print_log('chroot', stage)##
print('Hello')
def _get_new_dirs(seed):
stage = 'new_dirs'
pycone._print_log('', stage)
_working_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'directories', '_BUILD_DIR')
# dir to backup or bootstrap system
pycone._print_log(_working_dir, stage)
_iso_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'directories', '_ISO_DIR')
# dir to build iso in
pycone._print_log(_iso_dir, stage)
_cdfs = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'file_systems', '_CD_FS')
# file system format for iso
pycone._print_log(_cdfs, stage)
_livefs = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'file_systems', '_LIVE_FS')
# file system for iso builder
pycone._print_log(_livefs, stage)
_grub = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'directories', '_GRUBFS')
# grub file directory
pycone._print_log(_grub, stage)
_rootfs = pycone._var_from_seed(seed, 'directories', '_ROOTFS')
# rootfs for working dir
pycone._print_log(_rootfs, stage)
#_dir_list = pycone._dir_builder(_iso_dir, _livefs)# + _grub + _working_dir + _rootfs
_dir_list = [_iso_dir[0]+ _livefs[0], _iso_dir[0] + _grub[0], _working_dir[0] + _rootfs[0]]
pycone._print_log(_dir_list, stage)
return _dir_list
def _mkdir_p(_mseed_, source):
"""Create the directories needed to store new system
"""
# make dirs in the pyne dir
stage = 'mkdir_p'
pycone._print_log('', stage)##
distro_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(_mseed_, 'directories', '_BUILD_DIR')
iso_creation_dir = pycone._var_from_seed(_mseed_, 'directories', '_ISO_DIR')
required_dirs = distro_dir + iso_creation_dir
for dir in required_dirs:
dir = '/home/pyne' + dir
pycone._print_log(dir, stage)##
# if path is not already present, request to create it
# else the dir exists, and PyneCone will use them
if not os.path.exists(dir):
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.create_new_dir_msg % (source, dir))
# return the users choice
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, stage)##
if choice == 0:
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
try:
pycone._print_log('making dir', stage)
print("making dir", dir)
#os.makedirs(dir)
except:
# call error handler
pycone._print_log('error making dir', stage)
print("error creating backup directory")
pycone._exit()
elif choice == 1:
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
print('PyneCone cannot continue. Exiting')
pycone._exit()
else:
pycone._do_help_quit(choice, pyconeQ.yes_no_list)
def _install_source_system_packages(base):
"""Install packages used on the source system to create iso from backup/bootstrap
"""
stage = 'install source packages'
pycone._print_log('', stage)##
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.source_paks_msg)
# return the users choice
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, stage)##
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
# Check ok to install required packages
if choice == 0:
source_packages = pycone._var_from_seed(base, 'packages', '_SOURCE')
# list of packages required by the source system
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
pycone._print_log(source_packages, stage)##
pycone._package_db_update(base)
# update the database of available packages
for item in source_packages:
pycone._install(base, item)
# install each required package
elif choice == 1:
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
pycone._print_log(source_packages, stage)##
print('PyneCone cannot continue. Exiting')
pycone._exit()
else:
pycone._do_help_quit(choice, pyconeQ.yes_no_list)
def _q_my_system(_pseed_, source):
stage = 'q-my-system'
pycone._print_log('', stage)##
c_system = str.capitalize(_pseed_)
choice = pycone._choose_from(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, pyconeQ.which_system % c_system)
# probe current system, then user confirm
pycone._print_log(c_system, stage)##
pycone._print_log(pyconeQ.yes_no_list, stage)##
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
if choice == 0:
# choose a backup of current system
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
#pycone._rsync_live(seed)
base = pycone._base(_pseed_)
pycone._print_log('pseed', stage)##
pycone._print_log(_pseed_, stage)##
_mseed_ = pycone._master_seed(str.lower(base))
pycone._print_log('mseed', stage)##
pycone._print_log(_mseed_, stage)##
_mkdir_p(_mseed_,source)
_ask_rsync(_mseed_)
elif choice == 1:
# choose to use an existing iso file
#_new_config('iso')
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)##
_sys_backup('')
pycone._exit()
else:
pycone._do_help_quit(choice, pyconeQ.yes_no_list)
def _get_base_system(source):
stage = 'get base system'
pycone._print_log('', stage)
sys_q_list = pycone._system_list()
# return a list of choices from available system seeds and quit/help
pycone._print_log(sys_q_list, stage)
choice_list = pycone._choice_list(sys_q_list)
# return a numerated list of choices for user
pycone._print_log(choice_list, stage)
choice = pycone._choose_from(sys_q_list, pyconeQ.base_sys)
# return the users choice
pycone._print_log(choice + 1, stage)
pycone._do_help_quit(choice, sys_q_list + pyconeQ.quit_help_list)## this seems incorrect
# allows 'help' and 'quit' choices to work
base_system = str.lower(sys_q_list[choice])
# make the choice to lower letter for easier manipulation
pycone._print_log(base_system, stage)
base_sys = pycone._base(base_system)
# get the full seed name
pycone._print_log(base_sys, stage)
# master_seed =
# creates a master seed from base + user + main seeds
base_sys_seed = pycone.pyne_dir(base_sys)
# get the full seed path and name
pycone._print_log(base_sys_seed, stage)
return base_sys