Yes, import should run each time the module gets 'use'-d by a script/module/program/etc. 'use' is essentially a BEGIN block that first requires the other module, then runs its import class method. The file won't get re-loaded (ie. required) each time you use it, but the import method will get called each time.

You can test this by writing in your own import method and putting some debugging statements inside of it, eg. using caller to see who's calling import.

But, in a sort of unrelated to your question thing, you say that you're going to be using these functions in almost every one of your scripts and modules. In that case, might I suggest thinking about an OO approach? It may not fit your model, in which case go with the exported functions; but if it does fit, you'll be saving on a lot of exported symbol table entries, if you're really going to export functions to each of your namespaces. Just a thought, anyway; I'm not saying "go OO", just to think about it if you haven't already.

In reply to Re: exporter and multiple namespaces by btrott
in thread exporter and multiple namespaces by AidanLee

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