including Python.h in C++ file CDT

Question

I apologize if this is a silly question. But I tried to google this and I couldn't find anything to point me in the right direction. I'd just like to understand what I need to do to 'set-up' cdt to 'understand' my python.h include.

the erroneous statement is this:

#include <Python.h>

but I also tried

#include "Python.h"

And CDT responds with an error sign on the side stating:

Multiple markers at this line
- fatal error: Python.h: No such file or 
 directory
- Unresolved inclusion: <Python.h>

I am using Eclipse CDT Juno on Ubuntu 12.04. Any pointers would be great!

Answer 1

please see this path of how to setup the environment in order to use cpython.

1. fully detailed tutorial for Linux
2. A small github project contains all the relevant files to use on MAC OSx.
3. use python-config in order to get the paths to Python.h and to the static lib of python, which you should link your code with.

Answer 2

Find the path with:

find / -iname python.h

Once you have the path, add it to:

Project > Properties > GCC C++ Compiler > Includes

If needed, add:

python2.7

to:

GCC C++ Linker > Libraries

Answer 3

after installing the python-devel, locate On Terminal(ctrl+shift+t) by locate Python.h > the result is the file , copy the path and add it to eclipse by the following instructions.

personaly i like to get in the gist of the code so im adding to the compiler includes. but you can add to the linker as well, as mentioned above.

On eclipse : Project > Properties > C/C++ Build > Settings > ...Compiler(*) > Includes > Include paths (-l)

Directory : paste the path you've located in terminal. for example/usr/include/python2.7 press OK see it was added to the list press OK . enjoy

(*)note: if you are compiling c project choose the include under '.. GCC Copmiler' for C++ '..G++ Compiler'