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== Guidelines == | == Guidelines == | ||
* Do you really need a custom widget? Check whether an existing widget cannot be used instead. | * Do you really need a custom widget? Check whether an existing widget cannot be used instead. | ||
* It is strongly recommended to consult the usability team (https://git.reviewboard.kde.org/groups/usability/) and the accessibility team (https://git.reviewboard.kde.org/groups/kdeaccessibility/). | * It is strongly recommended to consult the usability team (https://git.reviewboard.kde.org/groups/usability/) and the accessibility team (https://git.reviewboard.kde.org/groups/kdeaccessibility/) in advance of your implementation. | ||
* Create interaction by following natural design. Find the appropriate metaphor and create interface as near to real usage as possible. | * Create interaction by following natural design. Find the appropriate metaphor and create interface as near to real usage as possible. | ||
* Make sure your new widget: | * Make sure your new widget: | ||
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Purpose
Examples
Guidelines
- Do you really need a custom widget? Check whether an existing widget cannot be used instead.
- It is strongly recommended to consult the usability team (https://git.reviewboard.kde.org/groups/usability/) and the accessibility team (https://git.reviewboard.kde.org/groups/kdeaccessibility/) in advance of your implementation.
- Create interaction by following natural design. Find the appropriate metaphor and create interface as near to real usage as possible.
- Make sure your new widget:
- Resizes correctly
- Handles right-to-left setups
- Works well with different color schemes
- Looks as close to existing Qt or kdelibs widgets as possible (use QStyle or QStylePainter to draw elements).
- Is based on an existing widget rather than a plain QWidget if possible
- If possible, consider making your widget reusable enough so that it can be integrated in standard widgets