generator.py

#!/usr/bin/env python

import argparse

def parser():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Preprocessor")
    parser.add_argument("--machine", type=str, help="Machine Name")
    parser.add_argument("--output", type=str, help="Output file")
    return parser


if __name__ == "__main__":
    args = parser().parse_args()
    with open(args.output, "w") as f:
        if args.machine == "jurecadc":
            f.write("24")
        elif args.machine == "jedi": 
            f.write("12")
        else:
            raise ValueError("Unknown machine")