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INTRODUCTION
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This file describes how to set up and use the Python wrapper code with Melissa DATA's Name Object.


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PREREQUISITES
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To make use of the Name Object Python wrapper you will need:

* An installation of a Python. This Wrapper tested with Python 2.5.2.

* The Melissa DATA Name Object library and data files installed.
  These files are installed automatically if you run setup.exe. By default, the Name Object 
  Library (mdEmail.dll) is installed in:
	C:\Program Files\Melissa DATA\DQT\NameObj\dll_32bit
* 64bit version available in C:\Program Files\Melissa DATA\DQT\NameObj\dll_64bit
  and the Name Object data files in:
	C:\Program Files\Melissa DATA\DQT\Data

You will need to know the location of these items in order to install and run the Python wrapper.


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Wrapper compatibility
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If the provided pre-compiled wrappers are not compatible with your environment, the necessary files for compilation can be found in the 'interfaces' folder of the object's main directory.



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Demo Mode
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Please contact your sales representative to obtain a free 30-day license to use Name Object.  After
30 days, the Object must be purchased before continued usage. Please call 1-800-MELISSA ext. 3 for
more information.



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Installation
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Copy the entire folder that contains this readme.txt into a local directory on your computer.


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Setup
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You will need to allow _mdNamePythonWrapper.pyd to find mdName.dll. You can do this by:

	1. Adding the directory containing mdName to your PATH environment variable. 
	   ex: set PATH=%PATH%;C:\Program Files\Melissa DATA\COM Objects\NameObj\dll_64bit
* 32bit version available in C:\Program Files\Melissa DATA\DQT\NameObj\dll_32bit

	or

	2. Copy mdName.dll into the directory with _mdNamePythonWrapper.pyd.



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Setting up the Sample Code
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Open NameSample.py for editing. You must set the a license string that you receive from your Melissa Data sales representative:

	License = "License Here"

and also the path to the Name Object Data Files:

	DataPath = r"C:\Program Files\Melissa Data\DQT\Data"


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Running the Sample Code
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Navigate to the directory containing the Python wrapper using command line and type:

	python EmailSample.py

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Updates
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The files generated/included in this wrapper do not need to be changed for DQ Suite updates unless there is a method signature change in the object. If a new method is added, you will need to rebuild the wrapper to use the new method. 

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Note
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Here are some general solutions if you run into problems:

Q. I get an error saying "can't find mdname.dll."
A. This means that _mdEmailPythonWrapper.pyd cannot link to mdEmail.dll. Please follow the steps in
the Setup section above.

Q. I get an error saying "cannot import module mdNamePythonWrapper"
A. The current _mdNamePythonWrapper.pyd was compiled using Python 2.5.2. You might be using another version of Python. You will need another version of _mdNamePythonWrapper.pyd that uses the version of Python on your system. 
Please look in the "Source" folder and read the README for instructions. 


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