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2 changes: 2 additions & 0 deletions README.rst
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Expand Up @@ -50,6 +50,8 @@ Embedding Python in .NET
(internal, derived from ``MissingMethodException``) upon calling ``Initialize``.
Typical values are ``python38.dll`` (Windows), ``libpython3.8.dylib`` (Mac),
``libpython3.8.so`` (most other Unix-like operating systems).
- Then call ``PythonEngine.Initialize()``. If you plan to use Python objects from
multiple threads, also call ``PythonEngine.BeginAllowThreads()``.
- All calls to python should be inside a
``using (Py.GIL()) {/* Your code here */}`` block.
- Import python modules using ``dynamic mod = Py.Import("mod")``, then
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3 changes: 3 additions & 0 deletions src/runtime/README.md
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Expand Up @@ -8,6 +8,9 @@ integrate Python engine and use Python libraries.
(internal, derived from `MissingMethodException`) upon calling `Initialize`.
Typical values are `python38.dll` (Windows), `libpython3.8.dylib` (Mac),
`libpython3.8.so` (most other *nix). Full path may be required.
- Then call `PythonEngine.Initialize()`. If you plan to [use Python objects from
multiple threads](https://github.com/pythonnet/pythonnet/wiki/Threading),
also call `PythonEngine.BeginAllowThreads()`.
- All calls to Python should be inside a
`using (Py.GIL()) {/* Your code here */}` block.
- Import python modules using `dynamic mod = Py.Import("mod")`, then
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