How can I import a variable from another script without executing it

[bowlofred]

Also, I don't think I understand what part of your import is "not working" in your first attempt. Can you make a reproducible example that shows the error? When I do something similar, it seems to import fine. I'm not sure how mine differs from your attempt.

b01_import.py

import pandas as pd
global df

if True:
    df = pd.DataFrame([3, 2, 1])

plot.py

from b01_import import df

print(df)

Output:
   0
0  3
1  2
2  1