[python-win32] Getting Started

[Tim Roberts]

Tony Wallace wrote:
>
> I am trying to develop a python application for the windows platform.
>  As such occasionally I do need to interact with the operating system.
>  I am using windows XP.
>
> I have in the past tried to use python tools with windows, but for
> some reason that escapes me, they all seem to require ancient versions
> of Microsofts C compiler, which I don't have.  
>
> Am I doing something wrong?  Is there somewhere I can get this?  When
> I was programming in foxpro I could "DECLARE" an external reference to
> the operating system and then "CALL" the required functions.  Does
> Python support simply calling Win32 functions?
>
> I have spent a bit of time trying to do something that should be
> relatively simple and I am getting frustrated at my lack of progress.

I'm curious to know what you've tried.  The fact that you posted to the
[python-win32] list suggests that you already know about the PyWin32
package, which adds virtually complete access to the Win32 API.  Are
there APIs you need that weren't present?

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Tim Roberts, timr at probo.com
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