[C++-sig] Converting custom string pointer to python string

[Stefan Seefeld]

ext at sidvind.com wrote:
>> There is a section on custom string conversions in the FAQ:
>>
>> http://www.boost.org/libs/python/doc/v2/faq.html#custom_string
>>
>> HTH,
>>         Ralf
> 
> Yes, I read that. That helped me to come as far as I have. But it only
> shows how to use copied instances and references, not pointers.

In Python, strings are invariant (i.e. const). You can't modify a string
in place. Thus, what I believe you are aiming for isn't possible, on the
language level.

Regards,
		Stefan

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