[boost] [Boost Python Library] Mixing types wrapped in different modules

From: Prabhu Ramachandran (prabhu_at_[hidden])
Date: 2000-12-07 10:46:21

hi,

>>>>> "rwgk" == rwgk  <rwgk_at_[hidden]> writes:

    rwgk> This message is about an informal proposal for adding a
    rwgk> provision to the Boost Python Library (BPL) that would allow
    rwgk> mixing types (i.e.  extension classes) defined in different
    rwgk> (separately imported) Python modules.

Here is what I understand of what you mean.  You have a set of classes
that are wrapped in in py_moduleA and you want to create a py_moduleB
that uses functions/classes from py_moduleA?  For instance you have
classA in py_moduleA and you want to wrap a c++ classB that is derived
from classA without changing and rebuilding py_moduleA.  Correct?  If
this be the case then I really think that it is very useful.  I had
been trying to wrap a library (VTK) that has about 500 classes!  The
library itself builds as 5 separate libraries.  So, if I have to wrap
everything into one big module it would certainly be a pain to
maintain/manage and even build.  Infact, I dont know if it will build
at all.  Although I really havent had the time to finish what I
started, I have done some preliminary work.  David knows what I am
talking about.  So if you are looking for votes, you have a big "aye"
from me. :)

My apologies if this is not what you meant at all.

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BTW is the Boostification of BPL finished?

thanks,
prabhu