Interfacing C++ and Python (Part 1 & 2 Sample source code)

By request, I'm attaching some sample source code that demonstrates the topics covered in my last two postings. This is a basic solution for calling into Python from C++.

I've also included in the attached zipfile, notes on how to configure a Visual Studio 2008 solution to use Python26. I expect it is straightforward to translate these steps to work with a different compiler, or another version of Python. For completeness, these notes are included here:

Notes for creating the Project in Visual Studio 2008
Assumes Python26 is installed at C:\Python26, so be sure to update the paths listed below if you are using a different version of python.

• Create a New Project --> Win32 Console Application, No precompiled Headers, Empty Project
• Add main.cpp, pythonCallbacks.h, pythonCallbacks.cpp files to solution
• Right click on PythonCppExample --> Properties
  • C/C++ --> General --> Additional Include Directories = C:\Python26\include
  • Linker --> General --> Additional Library Directories = C:\Python26\libs
  • (NOTE: Notice it is the libs directory, not the Lib directory)
  • Linker --> Input --> Additional Dependencies = python26.lib