[Pythonmac-SIG] compiling MacPython

[Matt Sykes]

Ok thanks.

The Python 2.2.1 source says to look in Demo/building.html for
instructions on building MacPython.  There it says to use CW 6.1.

This should be changed.

--Matt


 --- Martin Miller <mmiller@adobe.com> wrote: > Hi Matt, 
> 
> I think you do need Codewarrior 7. I personally have not had the
> problems you describe when building MacPython 2.2 from the source
> distribution using CW7.
> 
> The MacPython webpage at <http://www.cwi.nl/~jack/macpython.html> says
> the following:
> 
> In the "Current distribution" section:
> > Note 4: The extension module developer package in the MacPython 
> > distribution assumes you use Metrowerks CodeWarrior Pro 7. If you
> > have CodeWarrior 5.3 you should get this patch provided by Tom Loredo. 
> > patch
> <http://www128.pair.com/loredo/macpython/CW5%20for%20MacPy2.2.sit.hqx>
> 
> and, in the "Source distributions" section:
> > The source distribution has built with CodeWarrior Pro 7. It is, 
> > however, strongly suggested that if you want to contribute actively 
> > to MacPython development you get source access through the public 
> > CVS repository (see below), as this will ensure that you are always
> > working with the most recent version of the sources. 
> 
> Hope this helps,
> -Martin
> 
> 
> ========================================= 
> Matt Sykes <mattmsykes@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> > 
> > Apologies if I am sounding naive; I am new to this SIG.
> > 
> > The link to the MacPython SIG archives at
> > http://www.python.org/sigs/pythonmac-sig/ is broken so I can't search
> > to see if this is a FAQ.
> > 
> > I am unable to compile MacPython (2.2 and the brand-new 2.2.1) from
> > source with Codewarrior 6.1.  Do I need Codewarrior 7?  Are the docs
> > that mention Codewarrior 6.1 out of date?
> > 
> > When I open PythonCore.mcp it asks me if I wish to convert the file to
> > a newer format.  After I do this, it appears the project is *hosed*.
> > I am unable to add or remove files from the project, among other
> > problems which appear to be obvious bugs from the conversion.
> > 
> > GUSI compiles without trouble for all targets.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > --Matt
> 
> 
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