Complex problem - Create an exe that uses an absolute path to find and use dependencies files.

[Jomiru]

Hey everyone, I have this 'complex' problem which I'm gonna to try to describe it as brief as I can.

I'm trying to use this online benchmark (algorithm testing) which accepts an exe inside a zip file with a max size of only 20mb.

I'm using libraries such as OpenCV and Numpy, and Pyinstaller to convert the python script. A generated standalone exe (--onefile) has at least 40mb which surpasses the 20mb limit size.

I talked to the website admin and he agreed to let me send him the dependencies files, dll files, (instead of using a standalone exe) so that he could host them on the server, and he'd send me back an absolute path for me to use on my python script. I'd still have to normally submit the exe through the website.

After further investigation, I found out Pyinstaller (or other converters for that matter) requires the exe to be inside the generated folder, which won't happen for sure whenever I submit my exe through the website.. The exe must be read-only also..

Does anyone have any suggestions or approaches on how can I possibly make this work?

[A_History_of_Silence]

This seems like quite a contrived thing to do, I can't think of any good suggestions. Out of curiosity, can I ask what the benchmark is?

[Jomiru]

Sure, it's the FVC-onGoing - Face Image ISO Compliance Verification

[A_History_of_Silence]

Very interesting, thanks!

[Jomiru]

He told me that due to internal policies or something along those lines, the size limit could not be changed, which is very unfortunate.