Another rather old ticket is this one: http://projects.scipy.org/scipy/numpy/ticket/454>
Any comments on this !? Thanks, -Sebastian On 2/16/07, NumPy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > #454: Importing numpy prevents decrementing references for local variables > ------------------------+--------------------------------------------------- > Reporter: goddard | Owner: somebody > Type: defect | Status: new > Priority: normal | Milestone: > Component: numpy.core | Version: 1.0.1 > Severity: major | Keywords: > ------------------------+--------------------------------------------------- > If the first import of numpy is within a function it prevents that > function's > local variables and all locals in higher call frames that led to the > import > from being deleted. This can prevent freeing up large numpy arrays. > > The problem is that numpy __init__.py imports numpy _import_tools.py > and creates a PackageLoader object that saves the parent frame > > self.parent_frame = frame = sys._getframe(1) > > Saving the parent frame results in saving the entire call stack even after > all those functions have returned. > > I've attached Python code illustrating the problem. _______________________________________________ Numpy-discussion mailing list Numpy-discussion@scipy.org http://projects.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion
