Module runtime 

Pylon runtime lifecycle management.

Most callers do not need this module — the runtime initializes automatically on the first call to enumerate_devices, create_first_device, or create_device, and shuts down when the last InstantCamera or DeviceInfo is dropped.

Use this module when you need explicit control: early initialization, keeping the runtime alive between handle lifetimes, or deterministic teardown.

Structs

RuntimeGuard

Keeps the Pylon runtime alive for explicit lifecycle management.

Functions

init

Explicitly initializes the Pylon runtime and returns a guard that keeps it alive until dropped.

shutdown

Explicitly terminates the Pylon runtime.

version

Returns the version of the loaded Pylon runtime.