[Numpy-discussion] How to export a CObject from NumPy to my own module?

[Christopher Barker]

On 11/24/10 9:35 AM, NumPyStudent wrote:
>
> Well, I believe I should problably use the PyArray_API instead
> (http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t358140-re-dynamically-loaded-libraries.html),
> since it seems it's implemented in NumPy for this exact reason(?).
> Can anyone point me in the direction of a good step-step guide og using this
> api to export function pointers from NumPy to your own modules?

It's not clear to me what you really are trying accomplish here. A 
little more detail about your problem may help.

If what you are trying to do is write a C-extension that can take numpy 
arrays as input, and/or provide them as output, while working natively 
with the data inside them in C, then yes, working with the numpy C api 
is the way to go.

However, I suggest you take a look at Cython:

http://www.cython.org/

It provides a much easier way to write python extensions, and has 
build-in understanding of numpy arrays. It can call arbitrary C code so 
there are no limits to its functionality, but it will save you much pain 
in reference coutning, converting to/from python objects, etc.

-Chris






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