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# Suyu-GUI-Framework
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This document provides information for developers who want to contribute to the Suyu emulator project,
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****This document provides information for developers who want to contribute to the Suyu emulator project,
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particularly focusing on the GUI aspects.
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## Qt GUI in Suyu
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in your documentation by providing more detailed explanations of specific
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concepts, examples of GUI code, and guidance on choosing the right approach
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(Qt Widgets or Qt Quick) for different scenarios.
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## Qt Includes in the Suyu Project
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This section lists all the Qt includes found in the Suyu project, grouped by module.
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### QtCore
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* `#include <QtCore/QCoreApplication>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QDebug>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QDateTime>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QDir>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QFile>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QFileInfo>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QFont>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QIODevice>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QJsonArray>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QJsonDocument>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QJsonValue>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QLinkedList>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QList>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QMap>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QMetaProperty>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QObject>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QPoint>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QRect>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QSize>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QRegularExpression>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QResource>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QRunnable>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QSemaphore>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QString>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QStringList>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QSet>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QSocket>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QThread>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QThreadPool>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QTimer>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QTranslator>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QUrl>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QVariant>`
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* `#include <QtCore/QVector>`
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### QtGui
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* `#include <QtGui/QBitmap>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QColor>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QCursor>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QFontDatabase>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QIcon>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QImage>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QKeyEvent>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QKeySequence>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QMouseEvent>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QPainter>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QPen>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QPixelFormat>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QPixmap>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QRegion>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QTransform>`
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* `#include <QtGui/QWidget>`
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### QtWidgets
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QAbstractButton>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QApplication>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QCheckBox>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QComboBox>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QDialog>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QGroupBox>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QHBoxLayout>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QLabel>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QLineEdit>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QListView>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QMainWindow>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QMenuBar>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QMenu>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QProgressBar>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QPushButton>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QRadioButton>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QScrollArea>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QSlider>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QSpacer>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QSpinBox>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QStackedWidget>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QStatusBar>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QTabWidget>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QTableWidget>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QToolBar>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QToolButton>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QTreeView>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QVBoxLayout>`
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* `#include <QtWidgets/QWidget>`
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### QtMultimedia
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* `#include <QtMultimedia/QAudio>`
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* `#include <QtMultimedia/QCamera>`
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* `#include <QtMultimedia/QMediaPlayer>`
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* `#include <QtMultimedia/QMediaRecorder>`
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* `#include <QtMultimedia/QSound>`
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* `#include <QtMultimedia/QVideo>`
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### QtNetwork
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* `#include <QtNetwork/QAbstractSocket>`
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* `#include <QtNetwork/QDatagramSocket>`
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* `#include <QtNetwork/QHostAddress>`
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* `#include <QtNetwork/QNetworkAccessManager>`
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* `#include <QtNetwork/QNetworkInterface>`
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* `#include <QtNetwork/QNetworkReply>`
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* `#include <QtNetwork/QTcpServer>`
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* `#include <QtNetwork/QTcpSocket>`
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* `#include <QtNetwork/QUdpSocket>`
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### QtOpenGL
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* `#include <QtOpenGL/QOpenGLContext>`
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* `#include <QtOpenGL/QOpenGLFunctions>`
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* `#include <QtOpenGL/QOpenGLWidget>`
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### QtWebEngine
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* `#include <QtWebEngine/QWebEngineView>`
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### QtXml
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* `#include <QtXml/QDom>`
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### Others
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* `#include <Qt3D/Qt3DCore>`
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* `#include <Qt3D/Qt3DRender>`
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* `#include <Qt3D/Qt3DAnimation>`
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* `#include <Qt3D/Qt3DInput>`
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* `#include <Qt3D/Qt3DScene>`
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* `#include <Qt3D/Qt3DWindow>`
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> This list is based on the code analyzed in the Suyu project. It may not be exhaustive, as other Qt modules
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> or headers might be used in different parts of the project.
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> This list is for the Suyu project specifically. Other Qt projects may use different modules and have
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> different include dependencies.****
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## Files and Classes with Qt Includes in Suyu
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This section lists the files and classes in the Suyu project that include Qt headers, indicating their involvement
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in the GUI or other Qt-related functionalities.
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### Source Files
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> [!Warning] The files might be not correct, needs checking
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* `src/main.cpp`
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* `src/ui/mainwindow.cpp`
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* `src/ui/configdialog.cpp`
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* `src/ui/aboutdialog.cpp`
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* `src/ui/progressdialog.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/applets/qt_controller_applet.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/util/filesystem.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/util/string_util.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/core/boot/boot_core.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/core/loader/loader_core.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/video_core/vk_renderer.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/video_core/opengl_renderer.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/audio_core/audio_core.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/input_core/input_core.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/core/core.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/configuration/config.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/core/file_sys/qt_file_sys.cpp`
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* `src/suzu/debugger/debugger.cpp`
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### Classes
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* `MainWindow`
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* `ConfigDialog`
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* `AboutDialog`
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* `ProgressDialog`
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* `QtControllerApplet`
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* `Config`
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* `QtAudioRenderer`
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* `QtKeyboard`
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* `QtMouse`
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* `QtGamepad`
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* `QtTouchscreen`
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* `QtRenderer`
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* `QtFileUtil`
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* `Debugger`
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This list highlights the files and classes that directly interact with Qt, giving developers a clearer picture of
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where GUI-related code resides and how different parts of the emulator utilize Qt functionalities.
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The Suyu emulator utilizes the Qt framework for its graphical user interface (GUI). This section provides an overview
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of how the Qt GUI functions within the project.
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### The `setupUi` Call
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A central element in Qt GUI programming is the `setupUi` function. This function is typically generated by Qt's User
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Interface Compiler (`uic`) from UI files (`.ui` files) created in Qt Designer.
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* **UI Files:**
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These files define the visual structure of the interface, including widgets, layouts, and connections.
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* **Code Generation:**
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`uic` translates the XML-based UI files into C++ code, which is then used to create and initialize the GUI elements.
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* **`setupUi` Function:**
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This generated function takes a pointer to a widget (usually a window or dialog) as an argument and populates
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it with the UI elements defined in the UI file.
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In Suyu, you'll likely find calls to `setupUi` in the constructors of dialogs or windows. This is where the GUI
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is initialized and displayed to the user.
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### Signal and Slot Mechanism
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Qt uses a signal and slot mechanism for communication between objects.
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* **Signals:** Signals are emitted by objects when certain events occur (e.g., a button click, a window close).
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* **Slots:** Slots are functions that are called in response to signals.
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In the UI files, connections are defined between signals and slots. When a signal is emitted, the connected slot
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is automatically invoked. This allows you to define the behavior of your GUI in response to user interactions.
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For example, a button's `clicked` signal might be connected to a slot that performs a specific action, such as
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starting the emulation or opening a settings dialog.
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### Formatting and Styling
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Qt provides several ways to format and style the GUI:
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* **Qt Style Sheets (QSS):**
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Similar to CSS, QSS allows you to apply styles to widgets, changing their appearance (colors, fonts, spacing).
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You can define QSS rules in separate files or embed them directly in your code.
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* **Layout Managers:**
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Qt offers layout managers (`QVBoxLayout`, `QHBoxLayout`, `QGridLayout`) to control the arrangement of widgets
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within a window. These managers ensure that the UI adapts to different window sizes and screen resolutions.
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* **Custom Widgets:** You can create custom widgets by subclassing existing Qt widgets or creating your
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own from scratch. This allows you to extend the functionality and appearance of the UI.
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By understanding the `setupUi` call, the signal and slot mechanism, and the formatting options, you can gain a
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solid grasp of how the Qt GUI functions within the Suyu project and how you can modify or extend it.
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## Implementing Qt Without Qt Designer or Creator
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While Qt Designer and Qt Creator provide convenient tools for visual UI design and development, it's entirely
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possible to implement a Qt GUI without relying on these tools. This approach offers greater control and flexibility,
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especially for developers who prefer to work directly with code.
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### Creating Widgets Programmatically
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Instead of using Qt Designer to visually design the UI, you can create Qt widgets programmatically using C++ code.
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This involves:
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* **Instantiating Widgets:**
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Create instances of Qt widget classes (`QPushButton`, `QLabel`, `QLineEdit`, etc.) using their constructors.
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* **Setting Properties:**
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Set the properties of the widgets, such as their size, position, text, and other attributes.
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* **Adding to Layouts:**
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Organize the widgets within layouts (`QVBoxLayout`, `QHBoxLayout`, `QGridLayout`) to control their arrangement
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and ensure proper resizing behavior.
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### Example {id="example_1"}
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Here's a simple example of creating a window with a button and a label programmatically:
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```c++
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#include <QtWidgets/QApplication>
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#include <QtWidgets/QPushButton>
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#include <QtWidgets/QLabel>
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#include <QtWidgets/QVBoxLayout>
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int main(int argc, char *argv[]) {
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QApplication app(argc, argv);
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QWidget window;
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window.setWindowTitle("My Window");
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QPushButton button("Click Me!");
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QLabel label("Hello, world!");
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QVBoxLayout layout(&window);
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layout.addWidget(&button);
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layout.addWidget(&label);
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window.show();
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return app.exec();
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}
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```
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This code creates a window with a vertical layout containing a button and a label.
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### Handling Signals and Slots
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Even without Qt Designer's visual connection editor, you can still connect signals and slots
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programmatically using the `connect()` function. This allows you to define the behavior of
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your GUI in response to user interactions.
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```c++
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// Connect the button's clicked signal to a slot
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// that prints a message to the console
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QObject::connect(&button, &QPushButton::clicked,
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&app, []() { qDebug() << "Button clicked!"; });
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```
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### Styling with QSS
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You can still style your UI using Qt Style Sheets (QSS) without Qt Creator. Define your QSS rules in a separate file or embed them directly in your code using the `setStyleSheet()` method.
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```c++
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button.setStyleSheet("background-color: blue; color: white;");
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```
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### Advantages and Disadvantages
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**Advantages:**
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* **Fine-grained Control:** You have complete control over every aspect of the UI.
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* **Dynamic UIs:** You can create UIs that change dynamically at runtime based on user actions or data.
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* **Code Reusability:** You can create custom widgets and reuse them in different parts of your application.
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**Disadvantages:**
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* **More Code:** You'll need to write more code compared to using Qt Designer.
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* **Steeper Learning Curve:** It requires a deeper understanding of Qt's widget classes and layout system.
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* **Less Visual:** You don't have the immediate visual feedback that Qt Designer provides.
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Implementing Qt without Qt Designer or Creator can be a powerful approach for developers who prefer a
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code-centric workflow and require maximum control over their UI.
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## Styling with Qt Style Sheets (QSS)
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Qt Style Sheets (QSS) provide a powerful mechanism for customizing the appearance of Qt widgets. QSS is
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ery similar to CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) used for styling web pages, allowing you to define styles for
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various aspects of your GUI, such as colors, fonts, spacing, and borders.
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### Applying Styles
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You can apply QSS styles in several ways:
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* **Inline Styles:** Set the styles directly on a widget using the `setStyleSheet()` method:
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```c++
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QPushButton *button = new QPushButton("My Button");
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button->setStyleSheet("background-color: red; color: white;");
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```
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* **Object-Specific Styles:** Set styles for a specific object type:
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```
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QPushButton {
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background-color: green;
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border: 2px solid black;
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}
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```
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* **Application-Wide Styles:** Set styles for the entire application using `QApplication::setStyleSheet()`:
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```c++
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QApplication app(argc, argv);
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app.setStyleSheet("QLineEdit { background-color: yellow; }");
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```
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* **External Stylesheets:** Load styles from an external QSS file:
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```c++
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QFile styleSheetFile("mystyles.qss");
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styleSheetFile.open(QFile::ReadOnly);
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QString styleSheet = QLatin1String(styleSheetFile.readAll());
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app.setStyleSheet(styleSheet);
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```
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### Selectors
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QSS uses selectors to target specific widgets or groups of widgets, similar to CSS.
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* **Type Selector:** Selects widgets by their type (e.g., `QPushButton`, `QLabel`).
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* **Class Selector:** Selects widgets by their object name (e.g., `#myButton`).
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* **Descendant Selector:** Selects widgets that are descendants of another widget (e.g., `QWidget QPushButton`
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selects all `QPushButton` widgets that are children of a `QWidget`).
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### Properties
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QSS provides a wide range of properties to style widgets, including:
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* **Background:** `background-color`, `background-image`
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* **Border:** `border`, `border-width`, `border-color`, `border-style`
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* **Font:** `font-family`, `font-size`, `font-weight`, `font-style`
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* **Color:** `color` (text color)
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* **Spacing:** `padding`, `margin`
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* **Alignment:** `text-align`
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### Example
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```
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QPushButton {
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background-color: #4CAF50; /* Green */
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border: none;
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color: white;
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padding: 15px 32px;
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text-align: center;
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font-size: 16px;
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}
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QPushButton:hover {
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background-color: #3e8e41; /* Darker green */
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}
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```
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This QSS code styles all `QPushButton` widgets with a green background, white text, and a hover effect.
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QSS is a flexible and powerful tool for customizing the look and feel of your Qt GUI. By understanding its
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syntax and properties, you can create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for your applications.
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## Creating UI Files from Scratch
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While Qt Designer offers a visual approach to designing user interfaces, you can also create UI files (`.ui`)
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manually using a plain text editor. This method provides more control and flexibility, especially when dealing
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with complex or dynamic layouts.
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UI files are XML-based documents that describe the structure and properties of your Qt GUI. They define the
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widgets, layouts, and connections between them.
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### Basic Structure
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A typical UI file has the following structure:
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```xml
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
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<ui version="4.0">
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<class>MyDialog</class>
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<widget class="QDialog" name="MyDialog">
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<property name="geometry">
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<rect>
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<x>0</x>
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<y>0</y>
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<width>400</width>
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<height>300</height>
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</rect>
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</property>
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<property name="windowTitle">
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<string>My Dialog</string>
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</property>
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<layout class="QVBoxLayout" name="verticalLayout">
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<item>
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<widget class="QLabel" name="label">
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<property name="text">
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<string>Hello, world!</string>
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</property>
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</widget>
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</item>
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<item>
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<widget class="QPushButton" name="pushButton">
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<property name="text">
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<string>Click Me</string>
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</property>
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</widget>
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</item>
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</layout>
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</widget>
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<resources/>
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<connections/>
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</ui>
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```
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* `<ui>`: The root element of the UI file.
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* `<class>`: Specifies the name of the corresponding C++ class.
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* `<widget>`: Defines a widget, such as a dialog (`QDialog`), main window (`QMainWindow`), or a basic widget
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(`QWidget`).
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* `<property>`: Sets properties of the widget (e.g., geometry, window title).
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* `<layout>`: Defines the layout manager for arranging widgets (e.g., `QVBoxLayout`, `QHBoxLayout`, `QGridLayout`).
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* `<item>`: Represents an item within a layout.
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* `<resources>`: (Optional) For adding resources like images or icons.
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* `<connections>`: (Optional) For defining signal-slot connections.
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### Creating a UI File
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1. **Choose a Text Editor:** Use a plain text editor or an IDE with XML support (e.g., VS Code, Sublime Text,
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Qt Creator).
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2. **Create a New File:** Create a new file with a `.ui` extension (e.g., `mydialog.ui`).
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3. **Add the Basic Structure:** Start with the basic XML structure shown above, replacing `MyDialog` with
|
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the name of your dialog or window class.
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4. **Add Widgets and Layouts:** Add `<widget>` elements for the UI components you want to include (buttons,
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labels, etc.) and use `<layout>` elements to arrange them.
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5. **Set Properties:** Use `<property>` elements to set the properties of the widgets (e.g., size, position, text).
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6. **Define Connections (Optional):** If you want to define signal-slot connections in the UI file, add
|
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`<connection>` elements within the `<connections>` section.
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7. **Save the File:** Save the file with the `.ui` extension.
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### Using the UI File
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Once you have created the UI file, you can use it in your Qt project:
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* **Qt Creator:** If you're using Qt Creator, you can add the UI file to your project and use it to generate
|
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UI header files.
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* **`uic` Compiler:** You can use the `uic` compiler to generate C++ code from the UI file, which you can then
|
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include in your project.
|
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|
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Creating UI files from scratch gives you fine-grained control over your GUI design and allows you to create
|
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complex and dynamic interfaces. It's a valuable skill for Qt developers who want to go beyond the visual tools
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and work directly with the UI definition files.
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|
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## Compiling UI Files with `uic`
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|
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The `uic` (User Interface Compiler) is a command-line tool included with Qt. It processes UI files (`.ui`)
|
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and generates C++ code that represents the user interface, allowing you to integrate your UI design with your
|
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application logic.
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|
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This section explains how to use `uic` without relying on Qt Creator or Qt Designer.
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|
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### Prerequisites
|
||||
|
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* **Qt Installation:** Ensure you have Qt installed on your system. The `uic` tool is usually found in the
|
||||
`bin` directory of your Qt installation.
|
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* **UI File:** Have your UI file (`.ui`) ready, either created in Qt Designer or manually written.
|
||||
|
||||
### Compilation Steps
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Open a Terminal or Command Prompt:** Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory
|
||||
where your UI file is located.
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Run `uic`:** Execute the following command to generate both a header (`.h`) and a source (`.cpp`) file:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
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uic -o <output_header_file> <ui_file> \
|
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-i <output_header_file> -o <output_source_file> <ui_file>
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
* `<output_header_file>`: The name you want for the generated header file (e.g., `mydialog.h`).
|
||||
* `<ui_file>`: The name of your UI file (e.g., `mydialog.ui`).
|
||||
* `<output_source_file>`: The name you want for the generated source file (e.g., `mydialog.cpp`).
|
||||
|
||||
**Example:**
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
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uic -o mydialog.h mydialog.ui \
|
||||
-i mydialog.h -o mydialog.cpp mydialog.ui
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This command will produce:
|
||||
|
||||
* `mydialog.h`: Contains the class definition for the UI.
|
||||
* `mydialog.cpp`: Contains the implementation of the `setupUi()` function.
|
||||
|
||||
### Using the Generated Code
|
||||
|
||||
The generated header file will contain a class that inherits from `QWidget` (or a subclass like `QDialog` or
|
||||
`QMainWindow`) and defines the UI elements and their properties.
|
||||
|
||||
Here's how to use it in your Qt application:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Include the Header:** Include the generated header file in your C++ code:
|
||||
|
||||
```c++
|
||||
#include "mydialog.h"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Create an Instance:** Create an instance of the generated class:
|
||||
|
||||
```c++
|
||||
MyDialog dialog;
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Call `setupUi()`:** Call the `setupUi()` method on the instance, passing a pointer to the widget
|
||||
4. where you want to create the UI:
|
||||
|
||||
```c++
|
||||
dialog.setupUi(&dialog);
|
||||
dialog.show();
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
By using `uic`, you effectively separate the UI design from your application logic, leading to
|
||||
more organized and maintainable code. This is particularly useful for manual UI file creation or
|
||||
when you need more control over code generation.
|
||||
|
||||
## Glossary of Terms
|
||||
|
||||
This glossary defines common terms used throughout the documentation that might be unfamiliar to some readers.
|
||||
|
||||
### A
|
||||
|
||||
* **API (Application Programming Interface):** A set of rules and specifications that allow one application to
|
||||
access the features or data of another application.
|
||||
* **AsciiDoc:** A lightweight markup language used for writing documentation. It can be converted to
|
||||
various output formats like HTML and PDF.
|
||||
* **Asciidoctor:** A toolchain for processing and converting AsciiDoc documents.
|
||||
|
||||
### B
|
||||
|
||||
* **Backend:** The underlying technology or framework that supports an application or system. In the context
|
||||
of Qt, the backend could refer to the graphics rendering system (OpenGL, Vulkan) or the windowing system.
|
||||
* **Branch:** In version control systems like Git, a branch is a separate line of development that allows
|
||||
you to work on features or bug fixes in isolation.
|
||||
* **Build System:** A set of tools and processes used to compile and link code into an executable program.
|
||||
Examples include CMake and qmake.
|
||||
|
||||
### C
|
||||
|
||||
* **CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment):** A set of practices that automate the building,
|
||||
testing, and deployment of software.
|
||||
* **Class:** In object-oriented programming, a class is a blueprint for creating objects. It defines the data
|
||||
and methods that the objects will have.
|
||||
* **Commit:** In version control systems, a commit is a snapshot of changes made to files in a repository.
|
||||
* **Compiler:** A program that translates source code (e.g., C++) into machine code that can be executed by a
|
||||
computer.
|
||||
* **CSS (Cascading Style Sheets):** A language used to describe the presentation of HTML documents,
|
||||
controlling aspects like colors, fonts, and layout.
|
||||
|
||||
### D
|
||||
|
||||
* **Debugger:** A tool that allows developers to step through code, examine variables, and find and fix errors.
|
||||
* **Dependency:** A software library or component that a program relies on to function correctly.
|
||||
* **Deployment:** The process of making an application available for use.
|
||||
|
||||
### E
|
||||
|
||||
* **Emulator:** Software that mimics the behavior of a hardware device or system, allowing you to run
|
||||
software designed for that device on a different platform.
|
||||
* **Event:** An occurrence or action, such as a mouse click, key press, or window resize, that a
|
||||
program can respond to.
|
||||
* **Event Handling:** The process of responding to events in a program.
|
||||
|
||||
### F
|
||||
|
||||
* **Fork:** In version control platforms like GitHub, a fork is a copy of a repository that allows you to
|
||||
make changes without affecting the original.
|
||||
* **Framework:** A collection of libraries, tools, and conventions that provide a foundation for developing
|
||||
software. Qt is a framework for cross-platform application development.
|
||||
* **Frontend:** The part of an application that users interact with directly, typically the graphical
|
||||
user interface (GUI).
|
||||
|
||||
### G
|
||||
|
||||
* **Git:** A distributed version control system used to track changes to files and collaborate on
|
||||
software development.
|
||||
* **GUI (Graphical User Interface):** A type of user interface that allows users to interact with a
|
||||
program using visual elements like windows, buttons, and menus.
|
||||
|
||||
### H
|
||||
|
||||
* **Header File:** In C++, a header file (`.h`) contains declarations of classes, functions, and variables.
|
||||
* **HTML (HyperText Markup Language):** The standard markup language for creating web pages.
|
||||
|
||||
### I
|
||||
|
||||
* **IDE (Integrated Development Environment):** A software application that provides tools for writing,
|
||||
editing, debugging, and building code. Qt Creator is an IDE for Qt development.
|
||||
* **Include Directive:** In C++, the `#include` directive is used to include header files in a source file.
|
||||
|
||||
### L
|
||||
|
||||
* **Layout Manager:** In Qt, a layout manager is used to arrange widgets within a window or container.
|
||||
Examples include `QVBoxLayout`, `QHBoxLayout`, and `QGridLayout`.
|
||||
* **Library:** A collection of pre-compiled code that can be used by other programs. Qt is a collection
|
||||
of libraries for cross-platform development.
|
||||
|
||||
### M
|
||||
|
||||
* **Markup Language:** A system for annotating text with tags that indicate formatting or structure.
|
||||
Examples include HTML, XML, and AsciiDoc.
|
||||
* **Merge:** In version control systems, merging combines changes from different branches into a
|
||||
single branch.
|
||||
* **Module:** A self-contained unit of code that provides specific functionality. Qt is organized
|
||||
into modules like `QtCore`, `QtGui`, and `QtWidgets`.
|
||||
|
||||
### O
|
||||
|
||||
* **Object:** In object-oriented programming, an object is an instance of a class. It has its own
|
||||
data and can perform actions defined by its class.
|
||||
* **Open Source:** Software whose source code is freely available and can be modified and redistributed.
|
||||
|
||||
### P
|
||||
|
||||
* **Pull:** In Git, pulling fetches changes from a remote repository and merges them into your local branch.
|
||||
* **Push:** In Git, pushing sends your local commits to a remote repository.
|
||||
|
||||
### Q
|
||||
|
||||
* **QML (Qt Modeling Language):** A declarative language used to describe user interfaces in Qt Quick.
|
||||
* **QSS (Qt Style Sheets):** A language similar to CSS used to style Qt widgets.
|
||||
* **Qt:** A cross-platform framework for developing applications with graphical user interfaces.
|
||||
* **Qt Creator:** An IDE for Qt development.
|
||||
* **Qt Designer:** A visual tool for designing Qt user interfaces.
|
||||
|
||||
### R
|
||||
|
||||
* **Repository:** In version control systems, a repository is a central location where code and its
|
||||
history are stored.
|
||||
* **Runtime:** The period when a program is executing.
|
||||
|
||||
### S
|
||||
|
||||
* **Signal:** In Qt, a signal is a notification that an object emits when a particular event occurs.
|
||||
* **Slot:** In Qt, a slot is a function that can be connected to a signal to be executed when the
|
||||
signal is emitted.
|
||||
* **Source Code:** The human-readable code written by developers.
|
||||
|
||||
### U
|
||||
|
||||
* **UI (User Interface):** The means by which a user interacts with a program.
|
||||
* **UI File:** In Qt, a UI file (`.ui`) is an XML-based file that describes the structure and
|
||||
properties of a user interface.
|
||||
* **`uic` (User Interface Compiler):** A Qt tool that processes UI files and generates C++ code.
|
||||
|
||||
### V
|
||||
|
||||
* **Version Control:** A system for tracking changes to files over time.
|
||||
* **Virtual Machine:** Software that emulates a computer system.
|
||||
|
||||
### W
|
||||
|
||||
* **Widget:** In Qt, a widget is a visual element in a user interface, such as a button, label, or text box.
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