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##  easyas.py v  by Andrew Osiow (c) 2009
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##  ver 1.0  This is a simple Python in Maya Demostration designed for those
##           that are new to Python and scripting.  Although it doesn't do 
##           much, it introduces some basic scripting concepts.
##    
##  Start Maya and create a cube, a sphere, and a cone.
##    Then select them all and duplicate them.
##    Open up the script editor and then load and execute this script.
##
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import maya.cmds as cmds   # This is necessary to use Maya Commands in Python

selectedObjects = cmds.ls( sl=True )   # creates a list of selected objects
for object in selectedObjects:  
  
  # creates a loop that will do the same all objects in the list
  print object  # prints the ojects name in the script editor
  
  if object[1] == 'S': 
  # tests to see if the second letter on the script is a "s" - as in "sphere"
    
    print object, 'is a sphere.'  # prints the results to the script editor
    
  else:
  
    print object, 'is not a sphere.'
    
  if object[-1] == '1':
  # tests the last letter to check to objects number.
  
    print object, 'is an original.'
    
  else:
  
    print object, 'is a duplicate.'
    
print "I'm Done."  # Use Double quotes when printing a single quote
# When a loop is Done, return to the previous tab setting