John Machin wrote: > 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.
Since I had an include directory, I assumed (incorrectly) that I already had the sources. Thanks for the reiteration -- it's what I needed.
> > >>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/
Thanks for the pointer. This looks promising.
Scott -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
