How can I use –X:Frames in C# 2.0 to load ironpython?

Question

I can use ironpython 2.6 (not for .net 4) load numpy, running ipy with -X:Frames or -X:FullFrames on the command line.

But, if I want to use Ironpython/DLR in C# 2.0 to load the py file, how can I use -X:Frames or -X:FullFrames?

I tried it like this:

        var lang = Python.CreateLanguageSetup(null);
        lang.Options["Frames"] = ScriptingRuntimeHelpers.True;
        var setup = new ScriptRuntimeSetup();
        setup.LanguageSetups.Add(lang);
        var runtime = new ScriptRuntime(setup); 
        var engine = runtime.GetEngine("py");

        engine.ExecuteFile("test.py");  

But, it didn't work! So, is there anyone can give me a hand?

Answer 1

Your question looks similar to this one: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2358731/cant-import-numpy-into-embedded-ironpython-engine

But, maybe you should give more info about what errors you got...

Answer 2

I don't think frames working or not working is your problem. If I take your code and put:

import sys
sys._getframe()

into test.py it works if I have the 'lang.Options["Frames"] = ScriptingRuntimeHelpers.True;' line and fails if I don't. That indicates the option is working fine.

So what is the error you're getting? It might be that you need to set something which the command line normally does - such as sys.path which maybe needs the current directory and/or ".". Or maybe site.py needs to be imported. Or maybe IronClad is installed in the DLLs directory and auto-loaded so you need to do runtime.LoadAssembly(...) on it's DLL.