How do I import modules from an array in python?

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Im trying to import a set of modules that are defined by an array. The reason I would like to store them in an array is because I would like to change this list dynamically.

moduleNames = ['sys', 'os']
import moduleNames

However this doesnt work.

I have searched around and found this:

moduleNames = ['sys', 'os']
modules = map(__inport__, moduleNames)

This imports the modules however I would like to be able to access it by doing sys.version for example. Rather than by using modules[0].version

Is this currently possible I can't seem to find anywhere that shows you how to do it.

Your rationale make no sense. How does the rest of your code know that a module named sys was imported (so it knows to use sys.version)? — martineau
– martineau, Commented Aug 5, 2015 at 21:41
I don't know that's why I asked the question. Its now resolved so don't worry about my rationale. — Riley
– Riley, Commented Aug 5, 2015 at 21:44

user25064 · Accepted Answer · 2015-08-05 21:33:38Z

4

How about

for m in modules:
    globals()[m] = __import__(m)

answered Aug 5, 2015 at 21:33

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