vmware / vmware/pyvmomi

vmodl directory missing in v9.0.0.0

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Description

Describe the bug

When installing the pyvmomi package version 9.0.0.0, the vmodl directory doesn't come with it.

Repository structure:

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Structure locally:

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When importing:

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Reproduction steps
  1. Install latest pyvmomi
  2. Import something from vmodl
  3. Receive error message: "Cannot find reference 'vmodl' in 'init.py' "
Expected behavior

vmodl is imported without issues

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by installing pyvmomi 9.0.0.0 and attempting an import from vmodl, then compare the installed package contents with the repository structure shown in the report. Trace how the package is assembled and verify that vmodl can be imported successfully after the change.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
api
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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