creating a numpy array filled with a character

Question

Is there an alternative way to create a numpy array filled with a character, e.g.:

p = np.array( [' '] * 12 )

Is there a way to use np.full(...)?

Divakar · Accepted Answer · 2015-09-18 17:42:06Z

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Yes np.full could be used with the correct datatype (string) being mentioned with it, like so -

np.full((12), [' '],dtype=str)

You can also use np.repeat -

np.repeat([' '], 12)

answered Sep 18, 2015 at 17:42

Divakar

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2 Comments

You can do it without the one-item list: np.full(12, ' ', dtype=str)

@askewchan Thanks! That works too. Being a minor change, I would keep it as it is for now.