Projects/Usability/HIG/CustomControls

 

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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/)
• Create interaction by following natural design. Find the appropriate metaphor and define a skeuomorph interface.
• Make sure your new widget:
  • Resizes correctly
  • Handles right-to-left setups
  • Works well with different color schemes
  • Looks as close to native 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