I m trying to build a python distribution with some C bindin

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I m trying to build a python distribution with some C bindings so have a `setup py` file The `python distribution` also has `dependencies` on the target They don t seem to be in the environment when `setup py` is invoked is there another way to get access to the libs e g `numpy`

witty-crayon-22786 · Answer

funny you should ask this relates to PEP 517 i think cc < happy kitchen 89482>

witty-crayon-22786 · Answer

seems like it does

witty-crayon-22786 · Answer

< clean night 52582> so you will probably be interested in

clean-night-52582 · Answer

That sounds like what I m looking for

clean-night-52582 · Answer

I ll give the rc chance and see if I can get it to compile

happy-kitchen-89482 · Answer

Ah yes this should work in 2 8 0rc0 and there is an example in the repo <https github com pantsbuild pants blob 9fe3d6285d86abb2a165079812ea63ea445dfec5 testprojects src python native BUILD>

happy-kitchen-89482 · Answer

Feel free to me here if you run into issues

happy-kitchen-89482 · Answer

you will need to set `generate setup=False` on your `python distribution` target