Re: how to convert c++ objects to Python?

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-08-11 23:38:58

cavok_at_[hidden] writes:

> hi,
>
> i have a c++ function that returns a reference to a c++ object.  i want
> to expose this function to Python making it return the Python version
> of the object. i'm using Boost.Python.
>
> i understood that i have to use to_python_converter 

Why do you think that?  Your code should work find without it as
written.

> but the body of the
> A_to_Python::convert function is mystery for me. Boost documentation's
> example solves the problem in a manner i'm not able to apply to my case.
> my A object is complex and i'd like to somewhat (re)use the class_ object.
>
> ---------------- CUT HERE ----------------
> #include <boost/python.hpp>
>
> using namespace boost::python;
>
> struct A
> {
> 	void f() {}
> };
>
> A a;
>
> struct A_to_Python
> {
> 	static PyObject* convert(const A& a)
> 	{
> 		// documentation says:
> 		// return PyObject_New(noddy_NoddyObject, &noddy_NoddyType);
> 	}
> };
>
> A& get_A() { return a; }
>
> BOOST_PYTHON_MODULE(hello)
> {
> 	class_<A>("A")
> 		.def("f", &A::f)
> 	;
>
> 	to_python_converter<A, A_to_Python>();
>
> 	def("get_A", get_A, return_value_policy<reference_existing_object>());
> }
> ---------------- CUT HERE ----------------
>
> please, somebody enlighten me.
>
> many thanks
> domenico
>
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