Get mode (object, face, edge, point) with python

[wen]

I'm working on an alignment tool and I need to know if the user is currently manipulating edges, vertices or face or is in object mode.
Is there a way to query the current mode state with python? So i want to know which of these buttons is selected.
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[mp5gosu]

See the docs: BaseDocument.GetMode()

[s_bach]

Hello,

the edit mode is stored with the current BaseDocument and accessed with GetMode(). See also IsEditMode().

if doc.GetMode() != c4d.Mmodel:
    return

best wishes,
Sebastian

[wen]

Thanks Sebastian.