[python-win32] makepy.py usage and COM

[Mark Hammond]

> I have python 2.5.1, pywin32 build 212
> 
> When using the makepy utility I noticed it used to crash out with the
> following traceback:

Ouch - that is a bug in the typelib dialog - I've opened an issue at
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=2065850&group_id=78
018&atid=551954


> I just wanted pointers on how to see the methods/objects/constants
> available in the Word COM object.
> Any links, PDFs on COM in Python will also be useful.

The best docs around for the Word object model will not mention Python at
all, but especially if you are armed with the makepy generated file, it
should be easy to "port" things to Python.  Hopefully others on this list
will have more concrete advice...

Cheers,

Mark