C and Python, Py_InitModule method not found

Question

I've been following some code examples on how to build a C module for Python, however it seems like Py_InitModule isn't defined anywhere.

Most sources say it's within the modsupport.h file, but the macro isn't defined there.

I'm using the includes given by the Win32 binaries download, and everything seems in check.

Any suggestions?

I think I've noticed the issue, is that Py_InitModule seems to be gone or deprecated, see link — DubyaDubyaDubyaDot
– DubyaDubyaDubyaDot, Commented May 2, 2012 at 18:14

cdarke · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-14 15:59:51Z

5

Works for me on 2.7.2, Python 2 or 3? For example, for a module called Example:
Python 2:

/* Module entry point Python 2 */

PyMODINIT_FUNC initExample(void)
{
    (void) Py_InitModule("Example", ExampleMethods);
}

Python 3:

/* Module entry point Python 3 */

PyMODINIT_FUNC PyInit_Example(void)
{
    return PyModule_Create(&Example_module);
}

answered May 14, 2012 at 15:53

cdarke

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