On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:57:18 -0500, Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I've installed Python 2.4 under WinXP and am attempting to >create an extension module using the steps outlined here: >http://python.org/doc/2.4/ext/win-cookbook.html > >I'm specifically trying to perform step 6. Creating a brand >new project using VC6. > >The trouble I have is that there are no PC or PCbuild >subdirectories in C:\Python24. Where do I find these?
As the quoted URL says (2nd para): """ To build extensions using these instructions, you need to have a copy of the Python sources of the same version as your installed Python. [snip] The example files described here are distributed with the Python sources in the PC\ example_nt\ directory """ i.e. you have to download a copy of the Python source distribution. > >Ultimately, what I want to do is interface some Python >code with a DLL that controls an A/D board. I expect >I'll need to write an extension module to act as a shim >between this DLL and the Python code. Possibly not; check out the ctypes module -- http://starship.python.net/crew/theller/ctypes/ but *do* please read the docs before posting :-) HTH, John -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
