Python and the Qt GUI

Python and the Qt GUI - module Y206

The Qt GUI (Graphic User Interface) is supported in Python via the PtQt module. With PyQT and Qt, you can develop applications with a graphic look and feel under Python. This module introduces the concepts involved through same programs and demonstration.

This topic is presented on public courses Python Programming, Extra Day

Examples from our training material

hq2.py	Python / Qt. Popup windows, Button Widgets, slots and signals
hq3.py	Python Qt - Widgets, Geometry layouts, slots and signals
pyqthello.py	Hello World - Python and Qt GUI
qupdown.py	Altering a label as a result of button presses - Python Qt

Specialist books

Opentalk forum discussions related to this topic

python and pyqt
PyQt Example

Background information

This module is available under an Open Training Notes License for free download from http://www.training-notes.co.uk.

Topics covered in this module

Introduction to Qt and other Python GUIs.
The Component parts of using Python with Qt.
Installation summary.
Hello Python GUI world.
Widgets, geometry, events, signals, slots....
QWidgets.
QLayouts.
QEvents.
A simple but practical control.
Where to learn the use of Python/Qt applications.
BlackAdder.

Course links

The following web pages are used as references / examples in this module

[Link] Download Python Software
(at http://www.python.org/download/)

[Link] Trolltech - Qt/X11 Free Edition
(at http://www.trolltech.com/download/qt/x11.html)

[Link] Riverbank : SIP : Download
(at http://www.riverbankcomputing.co.uk/sip/download.php)

[Link] Riverbank : PyQt : Overview
(at http://www.riverbankcomputing.co.uk/pyqt/index.php)

[Link] Python Programming Language
(at http://www.python.org)

We check these links from time to time with a spider written in PHP. Latest full check was on Saturday, 12th June 2004. Titles are extracted from the web pages listed.

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