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# Getting Python to Recognize Softimage Constants (Enums)

One of the idiosyncrasies of using Python with Softimage is that you need to import the Softimage constants (including enums) typelib as a custom Python module, then refer to each constant (or enum) as a member of the constants module. This example demonstrates how to use constants in a Python script:

    # Import the Softimage constants module
    from win32com.client import constants

    root = Application.ActiveSceneRoot
    kids = root.Children

    # Then prefix the placeholder word constants to the Softimage constant or enum
    nulls = kids.Filter( "", constants.siNullPrimitiveFamily )
    for n in nulls :
       Application.LogMessage( n, constants.siComment )

    # The above snippet returns:
    #Camera_Root

If you dislike typing, you can use a small keyword or letter as a reference to the constants instead:

    from win32com.client import constants as c
    #...<snip>...
    Application.LogMessage( n, c.siComment )