re.NONE

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1x7y2z9 wrote:
> I am currently using python v2.5.2.
> 
> Not sure if this is defined in a later version, but it would be nice
> to define re.NONE = 0 in the re module.  This would be useful in cases
> such as:
> flags = re.DOTALL if dotall else re.NONE
> 
> Also useful for "building up" flags by ORing with other flags.
> 
> Thanks.

Just use 0.

If you want it added then try requesting it at:

http://bugs.python.org/

although it might be best to first gauge how much support you have for
the suggestion.