Using PyArg_ParseTuple to with optional fields.

[Anthony Flury]

I am trying to write an extension module with a function (actually an 
__init__ method, but I am not sure that matters) where the function can 
be called as either :

     my_func()

or

     my_func( a, b, c, d) - where a,b,c,d are all doubles.

I would prefer not to allow the function to be called with some 
arguments specified - it is either all four - or none.

I have tried the following format strings to PyArg_ParseTuple :

  * "dddd" - but this a mandatory 4 doubles - doesn't allow for the no
    argument scenario
  * "|dddd" - allows no arguments - but also allows only one, or just
    two, or three - i.e. not all or nothing
  * |(dddd) - allows no argument, but passing 4 arguments expects a
    4-tuple - i.e. my_func( (a,b,c,d) ) which is unnecessarily complex

Can I do what I want with a single call to PyArg_ParseTuple  ?

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Anthony Flury
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