mention the need for PythonEngine.Initialize and BeginAllowThreads in the README

lostmsu · lostmsu · commit 85d0ca637d83 · 2022-08-04T11:43:41.000-07:00
diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
@@ -50,6 +50,8 @@ Embedding Python in .NET
    (internal, derived from ``MissingMethodException``) upon calling ``Initialize``.
    Typical values are ``python38.dll`` (Windows), ``libpython3.8.dylib`` (Mac),
    ``libpython3.8.so`` (most other Unix-like operating systems).
+-  Then call ``PythonEngine.Initialize()``. If you plan to use Python objects from
+   multiple threads, also call ``PythonEngine.BeginAllowThreads()``.
 -  All calls to python should be inside a
    ``using (Py.GIL()) {/* Your code here */}`` block.
 -  Import python modules using ``dynamic mod = Py.Import("mod")``, then
diff --git a/src/runtime/README.md b/src/runtime/README.md
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@ integrate Python engine and use Python libraries.
    (internal, derived from `MissingMethodException`) upon calling `Initialize`.
    Typical values are `python38.dll` (Windows), `libpython3.8.dylib` (Mac),
    `libpython3.8.so` (most other *nix). Full path may be required.
+-  Then call `PythonEngine.Initialize()`. If you plan to [use Python objects from
+   multiple threads](https://github.com/pythonnet/pythonnet/wiki/Threading),
+   also call `PythonEngine.BeginAllowThreads()`.
 -  All calls to Python should be inside a
    `using (Py.GIL()) {/* Your code here */}` block.
 -  Import python modules using `dynamic mod = Py.Import("mod")`, then
