Include python3.dll in the binary distribution for use in add-ons.

[mzanm]

Link to issue number:

fixes #15594

Summary of the issue:

NVDA add-ons that rely on .pyd files, like Resource Monitor, encounter compatibility issues due to the absence of python3.dll in NVDA's distribution. The issue becomes more complicated with NVDA's upgrade to Python 3.11, as it necessitates manually bundling multiple versions of python3.dll to maintain backward compatibility.

Description of user facing changes

None.

Description of development approach

In the setup.py file, bundle python3.dll from sys.base_prefix, which should be the python version used to build NVDA.

Testing strategy:

Override compatibility for Resource Monitor 23.10. It should function normally instead of a DLL error occurring.

Known issues with pull request:

None.

Code Review Checklist:

• Documentation:
  • Change log entry
  • User Documentation
  • Developer / Technical Documentation
  • Context sensitive help for GUI changes
• Testing:
  • Unit tests
  • System (end to end) tests
  • Manual testing
• UX of all users considered:
  • Speech
  • Braille
  • Low Vision
  • Different web browsers
  • Localization in other languages / culture than English
• API is compatible with existing add-ons.
• Security precautions taken.

[mzanm]

CC @josephsl

[AppVeyorBot]

• PASS: Translation comments check.
• PASS: Unit tests.
• FAIL: Lint check. See test results for more information.
• PASS: System tests (tags: installer NVDA).
• Build (for testing PR): https://ci.appveyor.com/api/buildjobs/sh86mhua20hv31rf/artifacts/output/nvda_snapshot_pr15674-29728,293fe295.exe
• CI timing (mins):
  INIT 0.0,
  INSTALL_START 0.9,
  INSTALL_END 0.9,
  BUILD_START 0.0,
  BUILD_END 24.3,
  TESTSETUP_START 0.0,
  TESTSETUP_END 0.3,
  TEST_START 0.0,
  TEST_END 7.7,
  FINISH_END 0.1

See test results for failed build of commit 293fe295b7

[AppVeyorBot]

• PASS: Translation comments check.
• PASS: Unit tests.
• FAIL: Lint check. See test results for more information.
• PASS: System tests (tags: installer NVDA).
• Build (for testing PR): https://ci.appveyor.com/api/buildjobs/3g8df49vdcrersyf/artifacts/output/nvda_snapshot_pr15674-29730,5da48512.exe
• CI timing (mins):
  INIT 0.0,
  INSTALL_START 0.8,
  INSTALL_END 0.8,
  BUILD_START 0.0,
  BUILD_END 24.2,
  TESTSETUP_START 0.0,
  TESTSETUP_END 0.3,
  TEST_START 0.0,
  TEST_END 7.7,
  FINISH_END 0.1

See test results for failed build of commit 5da4851253

[AppVeyorBot]

• PASS: Translation comments check.
• PASS: Unit tests.
• PASS: Lint check.
• FAIL: System tests (tags: installer NVDA). See test results for more information.
• Build (for testing PR): https://ci.appveyor.com/api/buildjobs/w793fna34flwp48o/artifacts/output/nvda_snapshot_pr15674-29737,a5ed8df7.exe
• CI timing (mins):
  INIT 0.0,
  INSTALL_START 0.9,
  INSTALL_END 0.9,
  BUILD_START 0.0,
  BUILD_END 24.5,
  TESTSETUP_START 0.0,
  TESTSETUP_END 0.3,
  TEST_START 0.0,
  TEST_END 5.0,
  FINISH_END 0.1

See test results for failed build of commit a5ed8df7dd

[XLTechie]

@seanbudd For the stable ABI link, why not use the full direct URL? https://docs.python.org/3.11/c-api/stable.html#stable-abi