How do I access a main frunction from an import module?

[robert]

Jim wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I have created an import module.  And would like to access a function
> from the main script, e.g.,
> 
> file abc.py:
> ###################
> def a():
>     m()
>     return None
> ####################
> 
> file main.py:
> #####################
> from abc import *
> def m():
>     print 'something'
>     return None
> 
> a()
> ######################
> 
> python25.exe main.py
> 

import __main__
...
    __main__.m()


but better make a start.py and "import main" - then its symmetric


Robert