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Link library.lib using setup.py
To link a library (lib) file using setup.py
in a Python project, you can use the libraries
argument in the Extension
class provided by the setuptools
package. Here's an example of how you can configure setup.py
to link a library:
- Create or update your
setup.py
file with the following content:
pythonfrom setuptools import setup, Extension
# Define the extension module
extension_module = Extension(
'your_module_name', # Replace with your module name
sources=['your_module.cpp'], # Replace with your module source file(s)
libraries=['your_library_name'], # Replace with the library name
library_dirs=['path/to/library'], # Replace with the directory containing the library
)
# Run the setup
setup(
ext_modules=[extension_module],
)
- Replace
'your_module_name'
with the desired name for your Python extension module. - Replace
'your_module.cpp'
with the path to your C++ source file(s) that will be compiled into the module. - Replace
'your_library_name'
with the name of the library file you want to link. - Replace
'path/to/library'
with the directory path containing the library file.
Ensure that the library file (library.lib
) is present in the specified directory and that you have the necessary permissions to access it during the build process.
When you run python setup.py build
or python setup.py install
, the Extension
module configuration will include the library file during the compilation and linking process of your Python extension module.
Note: This approach assumes you are using the setuptools
package for building and distributing your Python project. If you are using a different packaging tool or build system, the steps and configuration may vary.