Hi Alex,
So, cpp_class acts as a container for python objects, and it does not need to
know what kind of object is inside. I was able to make it work with pypy
through basic C API, using SWIG and typemaps by mapping void* into PyObject*,
but that is somewhat hackish. I am now thinking how would the same logic look
with cppyy extension.
this should be supported directly (PyROOT does), but where in CPython handing
a PyObject* is trivial, in PyPy one has to be created. My best guess is that
the route would be cpyext to get such a PyObject*, then hand that over.
I don't think it can be hacked around (a void* argument will peel the contained
C++ object, which will fail, since it's a real Python object).
Identity preservation (on the return) should be easy, and the C++ side should
keep the refcount up for the proper duration.
Let me figure that one out. Is as good a reason as any to have some fun and do
some coding again for the first time in weeks. :P
PS:
building cppyy is pain in the ass... You guys seriously need to think about
build logs =)
Sorry (but this is why at CERN we have a global file system (afs) and simply
install there for all users :) ) ... So, is there anything in the instructions
that was missing and needs to be added?
Best regards,
Wim
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