Moving all the DLL and PYD to a sub-folder with cx_Freeze

Question

This has come up quite a few times on the cx_Freeze mailing lists

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cx_Freeze and moving files around

Creating fewer files when freezing a Python

Answer 1

I understand your frustration. What I tend to do is take the entire build folder and move it to the program files directory assuming you are using a windows machine. Then create a shortcut on the desktop to the executable. I then generally change the icon to something pleasing to the eye. In other words all the system files are hidden and all you are left with is a single nice looking icon on the desktop.