3.3. Boost::Python Generator

3.3.1. Overview

The Boost::Python Generator (A.K.A. boostpythongenerator) is the program that creates the bindings source files from Qt headers and auxiliary files (typesystems, global.h and glue files). It makes heavy use of the API Extractor library.

3.3.2. Getting the sources

3.3.3. Build requirements

  • CMake >= 2.6.0
  • Qt4.5 libraries and development headers >= 4.5.0
  • API Extractor + development headers

3.3.4. Building and installing

To build and install just follow the generic cmake instructions in section CMake primer.

3.3.5. Debian packaging

In order to compile this package in a debian environment, make sure the following packages are installed:

  • debhelper (>= 5)
  • cdbs
  • cmake (>= 2.6.0)
  • libqt4-dev (>= 4.5)
  • libapiextractor-dev (>= 0.1)

And then you can build the package using:

$ dpkg-buildpackage -rfakeroot