Python TNEF (winmail.dat attachment access) library?

[Petri Savolainen]

Thanks for your comments. I just posted the first draft of a pure-python 
library called "pytnef" at python cheeseshop. Note that this is so far 
merely a conversion of the Ruby library. Some important functionality is 
missing, there seem to be some problems, but it's a start.

I also tried a few tools that claim to decode TNEF and most of them 
actually fail to extract attachments according my tests (used 
winmail.dat attachments saved from Mozilla Thunderbird). So if you'd 
happen to know of TNEF decoders that _work_, please let me know.

Regards,

    Petri

Petri Savolainen wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> has anyone seen such a beast? I tried googling, PyPI, Parnassus etc. but 
> could not find any pure-python code nor extensions to interface with any 
> of the existing implementations.
> 
> I am thinking about taking the Ruby code I found at
> 
> http://www.zweknu.org/technical/index.rhtml?s=p%7c15
> 
> and converting that to Python. I have no experience with Ruby so this 
> will be rather interesting...
> 
> I guess another option would be to use CTypes to plug into some tnef 
> shared library/DLL. I'd prefer a pure-python route though...
> 
> Any pointers/recommendations appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
>   Petri
>