can anyone suggest a simple method to define an enum in python.
as some examples floating on net, i used
class Animal:
DOG=1
CAT=2
print Animal.DOG
but it doesn't seem to be working...
novice20
17
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Jump to Postcan anyone suggest a simple method to define an enum in python.
as some examples floating on net, i used
class Animal:
DOG=1
CAT=2
print Animal.DOG
but it doesn't seem to be working...This works ...
class Animal: DOG = 1 CAT = 2 print Animal.DOG …
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novice20
17
Junior Poster
I got a solution on one of the forums...
class Materials:
Shaded, Shiny, Transparent, Matte = range(4)
>>> print Materials.Matte
3
If U have better ideas, do suggest pls....
Gribouillis
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can anyone suggest a simple method to define an enum in python.
as some examples floating on net, i used
class Animal:
DOG=1
CAT=2
print Animal.DOG
but it doesn't seem to be working...
This works ...
class Animal:
DOG = 1
CAT = 2
print Animal.DOG # 1
richieking
44
Master Poster
Why that didnt worked? How come? :)
ultimatebuster
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Posting Whiz in Training
Enum is kinda useless. Use a dictionary.
novice20
17
Junior Poster
@ ultimatebuster
yeah.....i am going for a dictionary instead. thanx...
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