Re: Mex Extensions

[David Bateman]

Thomas Treichl wrote:
>
>> To address this we might modify defun.cc(install_mex_function) to also
>> call parse.y(get_help_from_file) and associate the help string from the
>> m-file with the symbol record of the mex-function. The construct for
>> octave_mex_function would also then need modifying to accept the help
>> string.. Consider the attached patch..
>
> I would be happy with the patch and the modified help.cc file,
> both work very well, thank you,
> Thomas

Follow the rest of the thread, john prefers a different solution...

>
> PS. What about the README.MacOSX file? Will you add this to the
> sources or should I continue working with this on the Wiki? Cf. first
> paragraph here:
> http://www.cae.wisc.edu/pipermail/help-octave/2007-January/002639.html
>
That's up to John. Though you'd help if the change was sent as a patch
rather than a completely new file..

Cheers
david



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