[PyMOL] Python commands and variables

[Shu-Hsien Sheu]

Hi, 

I am new to Pymol with some experiences with Python.
I have a basic question which maybe a little stupid.
Does Pymal take Python commands in selecting atoms?
For instance:

i = range(1, 299)
select resi i

or, further:
for i in range(1, 299)
    select  resi i

I understand the above can be easily done with:
select resi 1-288

However, I am wondering if variables can work in Pymol in general.

Thanks!