Hello guys! I have something like this: [image] So basically an enum array, where a specific enum like “Points” refers to a string and type “POINTS” / Float32. My question is: If I try putting this in the main function I get a not at toplevel error, so is it in any way possible to insert this i…

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Do you have solution? I have the same problem.

Is the problem having the enumeration at top level instead of inside a function? I do not believe it is possible to put an enumeration at function level, the enumeration defines a type, no? And types must be defined at top level.

Yes. I am newbie and I find it weird not to be able to define enumaration in function. I have also noticed that I can not create constants as well.

Yes, in Julia, does not make any sense to have any of these two things inside local/function scope (both work in global scope). Enumeration are types, and types are defined at the top level. What you expect by defining the enumeration inside the function? You expect the enumeration to only work ins…

I am software engineer not datascientist. I am learning julia not for profession but for fun and as a tool for academic research. I have written too much C code, I guess. I am very accustomed using enumeration as array indexes. I am also accustomed to using constants, where ever possible, if I am…

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Enum not at top level expression

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