1 files changed, 3 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/setupscons.py b/setupscons.py
index 25e9f08c6..802f4f907 100755
--- a/setupscons.py
+++ b/setupscons.py
@@ -44,6 +44,9 @@ if os.path.exists('MANIFEST'): os.remove('MANIFEST')
 # a lot more robust than what was previously being used.
 __builtin__.__NUMPY_SETUP__ = True
 
+# DO NOT REMOVE numpy.distutils IMPORT ! This is necessary for numpy.distutils'
+# monkey patching to work.
+import numpy.distutils
 from distutils.errors import DistutilsError
 try:
     import numscons