Deselect active object with Python? 2.8

Question

How do I deselect the active object from a selection of 2 objects with python?

And if necessary, how do I make the second object (the not active one) active once I've deselected the first one?

EDIT1: Ok I found the answer to my first question doing that:

bpy.context.active_object.select_set(False)

But I need to make the other object the active one, without using it's name to direct the selection or anything like that.

EDIT2:

Found the answer :)

bpy.context.active_object.select_set(False)
for obj in bpy.context.selected_objects:
    bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = obj

2.8, I've answered my first question but still need help on second one, see edited post. Thanks ! — globglob, Oct 31, 2019 at 16:14
If not using it's name, what method will you use to define which object you need to make active? Looks like you have a special case here, so would you elaborate more? — Georges D, Oct 31, 2019 at 16:16
I'd use the fact that it would only be ONE selected object, and never more than that. So basically maybe iterate once in bpy.context.selected_objects and make object active? That's what I'm trying out now, might answer my own question fully given enough time lol. — globglob, Oct 31, 2019 at 16:18
Well, the way I use in Python to make and object active, is the same way you'll use in the viewport using your mouse, by selecting it last, so apparently you already have your answer :) — Georges D, Oct 31, 2019 at 16:19

globglob · Accepted Answer · 2019-10-31 16:27:23Z

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bpy.context.active_object.select_set(False)
for obj in bpy.context.selected_objects:
    bpy.context.view_layer.objects.active = obj

answered Oct 31, 2019 at 16:27

globglob

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$\begingroup$ Yes I see what you mean, it was much simpler in 2.7X $\endgroup$
– Georges D
Oct 31, 2019 at 16:38
$\begingroup$ Yeah it's a bit weird now. $\endgroup$
– globglob
Oct 31, 2019 at 17:10

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