This isn't exactly Perl Specific, as it could likely be applied to any interpreter for any language. But anyway...

I was wondering if anyone might have had experience or know of a way to embed a Perl interpreter into another program. Right now, I have a Program that uses a Perl plugin to run scripts. But the way you use the program involves downloading a seperate Perl interpreter that you point the plugin at. Not only is this not exactly user friendly, but also involves launching the interpreter repeatedly instead of keeping it in memory. So, I was wondering if any of you Gurus out there might have any suggestions.

Such as if there are any specific Interpreters/dlls (Yes it is a Windoze program) out there that might help. I did not actually write the program, but can get the guy who did. I believe it was written in Delphi (although it shouldn't matter as far as whether or not this is possible)

In reply to Embedding a Perl Interpreter Into another program by Azhrarn

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