This object loads libraries and libdirs from within a patch. It is the first small step towards a patch-specific namespace. It is a reimplementation of a similar/same idea from Guenter Geiger's [using] object. Aiming to provide a simplified Python-style import for Pure Data, this [import] object loads libraries as part of a patch. It will load anything that Pd considers a library, including libraries that are defined by Pd loaders like 'libdir'. [import] allows you to manipulate load library into the patch-local path from within a Pd patch itself. This is a very simple version that does not need any modifications to the core of Pd. Therefore, you should make [import] the first object you create in your patch. To install, copy the "import" folder into your user Pd folder. You can find out more here: http://puredata.info/docs/faq/how-do-i-install-externals-and-help-files-with-pd-extended For more info on the structure of libdirs, see this webpage: http://puredata.org/docs/developer/Libdir