[Numpy-discussion] Detecting Numeric.

[Konrad Hinsen]

Andrea Riciputi <ariciputi at pito.com> writes:

> How can I detect at compile time if Numeric is installed or not?? I've
> thought something like:
> 
> #ifdef NUMERIC_IS_HERE
> #include "Numeric/arrayobject.h"
> #endif

Supposing that you will use distutils for compilation and installation
of your extension module, the solution is easy: your distutils script
can test for Numeric and then add the compiler flag. For example:

   defines = []
   try:
       import Numeric
       defines.append('NUMERIC_IS_HERE')
   except ImportError:
       pass

   ...

   Extension("foo", ["foo.c"], define_macros = defines)

Konrad.
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