linking problem when including python in C++ file on Visual Studio 2017

Question

Hello,

I'm building user interface for usb device using MFC application on Visual Studio 2017 in C++. I've written a short script in python to read some data from a file, which I wanted to use in my program.

I've downloaded all the necessary packages for python which are specified in the Visual Studio guide here

I've added in Project -> Properties -> C\C++ -> All Options -> Additional Include Directories the path to Microsoft Visul Studio\Shared\Python36_64\include.

I also specified this path in the Linker -> Input -> Additional Dependencies.

and I've checked all .pdb files from the folder Python36_64 are specified in the debugging symbols

The problem is, that when I try to build the solution I get the following error:

LNK1104 cannot open 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visul Studio\Shared\Python36_64\include.obj

When I checked, the file include.obj isn't generated (it doesn't exist) but I don't know what do I need to do in order to create it.

I believe the problem is with my project\linker properties, but I'm not sure what exactly. I think so since when I create new python project I have no problems running python code and when I clear the include python.h my app runs perfectly. How can I solve it?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello Elinor,

Please try Viorel’s suggestions and also kindly follow steps below to reconfigure the settings and rebuild your project to see if this works.

1. Right-click the C++ project > Properties > Configuration Properties > C/C++ > General > Add the include directory to “Additional Include Directories”. The directory should be like this C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Shared\Python36_64\include.
2. Right-click the C++ project > Properties > Configuration Properties > Linker > General > Add the libs directory to “Additional Library Directories”. The directory should be like this C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Shared\Python36_64\libs.

Sincerely,
Tianyu