Embedding Python in C: Having problems importin local modules

Question

I'm needing to run Python scripts within a C-based app. I am able to import standard modules from the Python libraries i.e.: PyRun_SimpleString("import sys")

But when I try to import a local module 'can' PyRun_SimpleString("import can") returns the error msg:

Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 1, in ImportError: No module named can

When I type the command "import can" in iPython, the system is able to find it.

How can I link my app with can? I've tried setting PYTHONPATH to my working directory.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Embedding the Python library does not add '' to sys.path like the interactive interpreter does. Use PySys_SetPath() to add the appropriate directory.

Oh hey, look what I found.