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import * is not allowed ??

hello,

can anyone explain a little bit more what this error message means:

import * is not allowed in function 'JAL_MAIN_RUN' because it contains
a nested function with free variables (JAL_simulation_file.py, line 22)

what are "free variables" ?

thanks,
Stef Mientki

Aug 14 '07 #1
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Hello Stef,
can anyone explain a little bit more what this error message means:

import * is not allowed in function 'JAL_MAIN_RUN' because it contains
a nested function with free variables (JAL_simulation_file.py, line 22)

what are "free variables" ?
http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-te...html#%_idx_590

HTH,
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http://pythonwise.blogspot.com

Aug 14 '07 #2

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