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jzepeda
jzepeda

Reputation: 1620

Good reference for editing Qt .ui files?

At times I find myself editing the XML files on Qt creator rather than using the drag and drop interface for example if I can't get my widgets in the correct row of my grid layout. Is there a good reference anywhere on how to lay UIs out using XML? For example, I'd been interested in altering the visibility of a checkbox in the XML rather than in C++ code... is this doable, or am I too much in the WPF mindset? Either way, I'd still be interested in that reference.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 2378

Answers (2)

Silas Parker
Silas Parker

Reputation: 8157

You may find the Qt Designer's UI File Format page useful.

I generally just use the designer to prototype something quickly, and then code it up in C++ once the design is correct. Breaking the UI up into custom widgets, rather than one massive form often produces something more manageable.

Upvotes: 4

Donotalo
Donotalo

Reputation: 13035

I've been using Qt for 4 years but I never modified the UI files directly. I always do it using Qt Designer. Not sure why you ever need to modify the XML file directly.

This is not answer to your question, but I believe you're missing how to use Qt Designer. Please check Qt Designer's Manual first.

Upvotes: -2

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