def _ask_how_many():
    """
    Ask user if they want to load in one file or do a batch process of a whole directory. Default to batch "m" mode.
    :return str: Path or none
    """
    batch = True
    invalid = True
    _option = ""

    try:
        while invalid:
            print("\nChoose a loading option:\n1. Select specific file(s)\n2. Load entire folder")
            _option = input("Option: ")
            # these are the only 2 valid options. if this is true, then stop prompting
            if _option in ["1", "2"]:
                invalid = False
        # indicate whether to leave batch on or turn off
        if _option == "1":
            batch = False
    except Exception:
        logger_directory.info("_askHowMany: Couldn't get a valid input from the user.")

    return batch
Ask user if they want to load in one file or do a batch process of a whole directory. Default to batch "m" mode.
    :return str: Path or none