[C++-sig] Re: register_ptr_to_python and get_pointer

[David Abrahams]

Marc Kwiatkowski <Marc.Kwiatkowski at veritas.com> writes:

F> (sorry for the first one, mis-fired)
>
> Thanks for your reply.  With respect to the documentation, I think the
> biggest simple thing we could do to improve things is to add a keyword
> and concept index, along the lines of the python library and language
> index.  Searching for get_pointer from boost.org's search form does
> not point to the refence documentation you included below, nor does
> the Reference TOC.  You kind of have to know it's there to find it.

Yeah, but that's just because it's only in the CVS documentation and
boost.org's search form only indexes the released Boost site.

> Secondly, now that I've seen it it still isn't clear to me that it's a
> template the application developer is meant to extend.  They best
> thing for would be more comprehensive, real-world examples,
> particularly those emphasing integration the legacy code.  
                     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

You haven't confirmed/denied my understanding of your meaning

> Given that they don't really exist, I'll just report problems I have
> and submit whatever sample code I can to this list with the hope
> that others can benefit from it.  Regarding the
> register_python_to_pointer sample, I will be happy to submit it.

I await your submission.  At that time, please answer the following:

>  >  will you agree to have it distributed under the terms of
>  > the Boost Software License 1.0
>  > (http://www.boost-consulting.com/boost/LICENSE_1_0.txt)?

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Dave Abrahams
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