[Boost-users] Boost.Python and Civ4

From: Shin (shin_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-03-03 19:47:49

So, I don't know if folks in the Boost.Python community are aware, but the 
game Civilization 4 makes use of Python as its primary in-game 
scripting/modding language.  The Python scripts interact with the Civ4 
engine via Boost.Python (1.32 I believe).  Up until a month ago, I hadn't 
really used Python, and I'd never heard of Boost.Python :/.  As part of my 
learning experience, I've been learning more about the tools available in 
this space.  My current point in this process is trying to get PyDev and 
Eclipse configured to allow me to edit Civ4 mods.  In pursuit of that goal, 
I've been talking with Fabio Zadrozny over on the PyDev site about 
configuring PyDev.  He's been very helpful, but I've hit a snag for which 
he doesn't recall the issue and has sent me here in hopes that someone here 
might be able to help.

I have Python (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 ;), installed on my machine.  I've managed 
to build Boost.Python 1.32 static and dynamic libs, and have that dir in my 
path.  I know that Civ4's Python API objects are stored in a file called 
CvGameCoreDLL.dll.  When I try to import it from the command line I get the 
following error:

ImportError: dynamic module does not define init function (initCvGameCoreDLL)

This being a step forward from when it was saying:

This application has failed to start because boost_python-vc71-mt-1_32.dll 
was not found.  Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

What I am trying to accomplish, btw, is to be able to get the signatures of 
the API functions and classes (via intellisense help) from within 
PyDev.  Fabio assures me that if I can get the import call to work from the 
command line, PyDev will be able to get the signatures.  Anyone have any 
idea what's missing?  (This is all taking place on a windows box, btw)