diff --git a/direct/src/directtools/DirectGlobals.py b/direct/src/directtools/DirectGlobals.py
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+from PandaModules import Vec3, Point3
+
+UNPICKABLE = ['x-disc-visible', 'y-disc-visible', 'z-disc-visible',
+              'gridBack', 'unpickable']
+
+# For linmath operations
+X_AXIS = Vec3(1,0,0)
+Y_AXIS = Vec3(0,1,0)
+Z_AXIS = Vec3(0,0,1)
+NEG_X_AXIS = Vec3(-1,0,0)
+NEG_Y_AXIS = Vec3(0,-1,0)
+NEG_Z_AXIS = Vec3(0,0,-1)
+ZERO_VEC = ORIGIN = Vec3(0)
+UNIT_VEC = Vec3(1)
+ZERO_POINT = Point3(0)
+
+DIRECT_FLASH_DURATION = 1.5
+
+MANIPULATION_MOVE_DELAY = 0.65
+
+Q_EPSILON = 1e-10
+
+DIRECT_NO_MOD = 0
+DIRECT_SHIFT_MOD = 1
+DIRECT_CONTROL_MOD = 2
+DIRECT_ALT_MOD = 4