QML designer weakness?
I have a program designed in Qt/widgets to allow communication between PLC and PC (read/write PLC values). In order to "connect" PLC Variable to GUI elements, I need a kind of relationship table. I chosed to use an XML file as configuration.
I have made it a little more dynamic by loading the *.ui file at start up. So, user could modify GUI without changing the executable. With same program, you could add elements to GUI file with Qt designer, adapt XML file, restart same executable, and you will be able to see new PLC values.
To be a little bit more user friendly, I have the idea to use QML, and benefits the ease to customize GUI component to get rid of my XML file. That means adding PLC informations inside of custom QML component.
After having investigate it, I see 2 show stopper for going on that way:
- No stand alone program equivalent to Qt Designer
- As soon as you add javascript snippet in your .ui.qml file (mandatory for me), GUI view is disabled
Did I miss some other solution? I don't mean customizing widget-based Gui components for Qt designer, my question is really about using Qt quick
If no, is there any plan to improve this area for Qt anytime?
qt qml qt-designer qt-quick
edited Nov 13 '18 at 13:25
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I have a program designed in Qt/widgets to allow communication between PLC and PC (read/write PLC values). In order to "connect" PLC Variable to GUI elements, I need a kind of relationship table. I chosed to use an XML file as configuration.
I have made it a little more dynamic by loading the *.ui file at start up. So, user could modify GUI without changing the executable. With same program, you could add elements to GUI file with Qt designer, adapt XML file, restart same executable, and you will be able to see new PLC values.
To be a little bit more user friendly, I have the idea to use QML, and benefits the ease to customize GUI component to get rid of my XML file. That means adding PLC informations inside of custom QML component.
After having investigate it, I see 2 show stopper for going on that way:
- No stand alone program equivalent to Qt Designer
- As soon as you add javascript snippet in your .ui.qml file (mandatory for me), GUI view is disabled
Did I miss some other solution? I don't mean customizing widget-based Gui components for Qt designer, my question is really about using Qt quick
If no, is there any plan to improve this area for Qt anytime?
qt qml qt-designer qt-quick
edited Nov 13 '18 at 13:25
TrebuchetMS
2,1251619
asked Nov 13 '18 at 9:17
claude joliatclaude joliat
348
add a comment |
I have a program designed in Qt/widgets to allow communication between PLC and PC (read/write PLC values). In order to "connect" PLC Variable to GUI elements, I need a kind of relationship table. I chosed to use an XML file as configuration.
I have made it a little more dynamic by loading the *.ui file at start up. So, user could modify GUI without changing the executable. With same program, you could add elements to GUI file with Qt designer, adapt XML file, restart same executable, and you will be able to see new PLC values.
To be a little bit more user friendly, I have the idea to use QML, and benefits the ease to customize GUI component to get rid of my XML file. That means adding PLC informations inside of custom QML component.
After having investigate it, I see 2 show stopper for going on that way:
- No stand alone program equivalent to Qt Designer
- As soon as you add javascript snippet in your .ui.qml file (mandatory for me), GUI view is disabled
Did I miss some other solution? I don't mean customizing widget-based Gui components for Qt designer, my question is really about using Qt quick
If no, is there any plan to improve this area for Qt anytime?
qt qml qt-designer qt-quick
edited Nov 13 '18 at 13:25
TrebuchetMS
2,1251619
asked Nov 13 '18 at 9:17
claude joliatclaude joliat
348
I have a program designed in Qt/widgets to allow communication between PLC and PC (read/write PLC values). In order to "connect" PLC Variable to GUI elements, I need a kind of relationship table. I chosed to use an XML file as configuration.
I have made it a little more dynamic by loading the *.ui file at start up. So, user could modify GUI without changing the executable. With same program, you could add elements to GUI file with Qt designer, adapt XML file, restart same executable, and you will be able to see new PLC values.
To be a little bit more user friendly, I have the idea to use QML, and benefits the ease to customize GUI component to get rid of my XML file. That means adding PLC informations inside of custom QML component.
After having investigate it, I see 2 show stopper for going on that way:
- No stand alone program equivalent to Qt Designer
- As soon as you add javascript snippet in your .ui.qml file (mandatory for me), GUI view is disabled
Did I miss some other solution? I don't mean customizing widget-based Gui components for Qt designer, my question is really about using Qt quick
If no, is there any plan to improve this area for Qt anytime?
qt qml qt-designer qt-quick
qt qml qt-designer qt-quick
edited Nov 13 '18 at 13:25
TrebuchetMS
2,1251619
asked Nov 13 '18 at 9:17
claude joliatclaude joliat
348
edited Nov 13 '18 at 13:25
TrebuchetMS
2,1251619
asked Nov 13 '18 at 9:17
claude joliatclaude joliat
348
edited Nov 13 '18 at 13:25
TrebuchetMS
2,1251619
edited Nov 13 '18 at 13:25
TrebuchetMS
2,1251619
edited Nov 13 '18 at 13:25
TrebuchetMS
2,1251619
2,1251619
asked Nov 13 '18 at 9:17
claude joliatclaude joliat
348
asked Nov 13 '18 at 9:17
claude joliatclaude joliat
348
asked Nov 13 '18 at 9:17
claude joliatclaude joliat
348
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