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diff --git a/src/qt/README.md b/src/qt/README.md index 30c68db15b..20c712c98d 100644 --- a/src/qt/README.md +++ b/src/qt/README.md @@ -1,10 +1,12 @@ -This directory contains the BitcoinQT graphical user interface (GUI). It uses the cross-platform framework [Qt](https://www1.qt.io/developers/). +This directory contains the source code for the Bitcoin Core graphical user interface (GUI). It uses the [Qt](https://www1.qt.io/developers/) cross-platform framework. The current precise version for Qt 5 is specified in [qt.mk](/depends/packages/qt.mk). ## Compile and run -See build instructions ([macOS](/doc/build-osx.md), [Windows](/doc/build-windows.md), [Unix](/doc/build-unix.md), etc). +See build instructions: [Unix](/doc/build-unix.md), [macOS](/doc/build-osx.md), [Windows](/doc/build-windows.md), [FreeBSD](/doc/build-freebsd.md), [NetBSD](/doc/build-netbsd.md), [OpenBSD](/doc/build-openbsd.md) + +When following your systems build instructions, make sure to install the `Qt` dependencies. To run: @@ -12,84 +14,111 @@ To run: ./src/qt/bitcoin-qt ``` -## Files and directories - -### forms +## Files and Directories -Contains [Designer UI](https://doc.qt.io/qt-5.9/designer-using-a-ui-file.html) files. They are created with [Qt Creator](#using-qt-creator-as-ide), but can be edited using any text editor. +#### forms/ -### locale +- A directory that contains [Designer UI](https://doc.qt.io/qt-5.9/designer-using-a-ui-file.html) files. These files specify the characteristics of form elements in XML. Qt UI files can be edited with [Qt Creator](#using-qt-creator-as-ide) or using any text editor. -Contains translations. They are periodically updated. The process is described [here](/doc/translation_process.md). +#### locale/ -### res +- Contains translations. They are periodically updated and an effort is made to support as many languages as possible. The process of contributing translations is described in [doc/translation_process.md](/doc/translation_process.md). -Resources such as the icon. +#### res/ -### test + - Contains graphical resources used to enhance the UI experience. -Tests. +#### test/ -### bitcoingui.(h/cpp) +- Functional tests used to ensure proper functionality of the GUI. Significant changes to the GUI code normally require new or updated tests. -Represents the main window of the Bitcoin UI. +#### bitcoingui.(h/cpp) -### \*model.(h/cpp) +- Represents the main window of the Bitcoin UI. -The model. When it has a corresponding controller, it generally inherits from [QAbstractTableModel](https://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qabstracttablemodel.html). Models that are used by controllers as helpers inherit from other Qt classes like [QValidator](https://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qvalidator.html). +#### \*model.(h/cpp) -ClientModel is used by the main application `bitcoingui` and several models like `peertablemodel`. +- The model. When it has a corresponding controller, it generally inherits from [QAbstractTableModel](https://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qabstracttablemodel.html). Models that are used by controllers as helpers inherit from other Qt classes like [QValidator](https://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qvalidator.html). +- ClientModel is used by the main application `bitcoingui` and several models like `peertablemodel`. -### \*page.(h/cpp) +#### \*page.(h/cpp) -A controller. `:NAMEpage.cpp` generally includes `:NAMEmodel.h` and `forms/:NAME.page.ui` with a similar `:NAME`. +- A controller. `:NAMEpage.cpp` generally includes `:NAMEmodel.h` and `forms/:NAME.page.ui` with a similar `:NAME`. -### \*dialog.(h/cpp) +#### \*dialog.(h/cpp) -Various dialogs, e.g. to open a URL. Inherit from [QDialog](https://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qdialog.html). +- Various dialogs, e.g. to open a URL. Inherit from [QDialog](https://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qdialog.html). -### paymentserver.(h/cpp) +#### paymentserver.(h/cpp) -Used to process BIP21 payment URI requests. Also handles URI based application switching (e.g. when following a bitcoin:... link from a browser). +- (Deprecated) Used to process BIP21 payment URI requests. Also handles URI-based application switching (e.g. when following a bitcoin:... link from a browser). -### walletview.(h/cpp) +#### walletview.(h/cpp) -Represents the view to a single wallet. +- Represents the view to a single wallet. -### Other .h/cpp files +#### Other .h/cpp files * UI elements like BitcoinAmountField, which inherit from QWidget. * `bitcoinstrings.cpp`: automatically generated -* `bitcoinunits.(h/cpp)`: BTC / mBTC / etc handling +* `bitcoinunits.(h/cpp)`: BTC / mBTC / etc. handling * `callback.h` -* `guiconstants.h`: UI colors, app name, etc +* `guiconstants.h`: UI colors, app name, etc. * `guiutil.h`: several helper functions * `macdockiconhandler.(h/mm)`: macOS dock icon handler * `macnotificationhandler.(h/mm)`: display notifications in macOS ## Contribute -See [CONTRIBUTING.md](/CONTRIBUTING.md) for general guidelines. Specifically for Qt: +See [CONTRIBUTING.md](/CONTRIBUTING.md) for general guidelines. + +**Note:** Do not change `local/bitcoin_en.ts`. It is updated [automatically](/doc/translation_process.md#writing-code-with-translations). + +## Using Qt Creator as an IDE + +[Qt Creator](https://www.qt.io/product/development-tools) is a powerful tool which packages a UI designer tool (Qt Designer) and a C++ IDE into one application. This is especially useful if you want to change the UI layout. + +#### Download Qt Creator + +On Unix and macOS, Qt Creator can be installed through your package manager. Alternatively, you can download a binary from the [Qt Website](https://www.qt.io/download/). + +**Note:** If installing from a binary grabbed from the Qt Website: During the installation process, uncheck everything except for `Qt Creator`. + +##### macOS + +```sh +brew install qt-creator +``` + +##### Ubuntu & Debian + +```sh +sudo apt-get install qtcreator +``` + +#### Setup Qt Creator -* don't change `local/bitcoin_en.ts`; this happens [automatically](/doc/translation_process.md#writing-code-with-translations) +1. Make sure you've installed all dependencies specified in your systems build instructions +2. Follow the compile instructions for your system, run `./configure` with the `--enable-debug` flag +3. Start Qt Creator. At the start page, do: `New` -> `Import Project` -> `Import Existing Project` +4. Enter `bitcoin-qt` as the Project Name and enter the absolute path to `src/qt` as Location +5. Check over the file selection, you may need to select the `forms` directory (necessary if you intend to edit *.ui files) +6. Confirm the `Summary` page +7. In the `Projects` tab, select `Manage Kits...` -## Using Qt Creator as IDE + **macOS** + - Under `Kits`: select the default "Desktop" kit + - Under `Compilers`: select `"Clang (x86 64bit in /usr/bin)"` + - Under `Debuggers`: select `"LLDB"` as debugger (you might need to set the path to your LLDB installation) -You can use Qt Creator as an IDE. This is especially useful if you want to change -the UI layout. + **Ubuntu & Debian** -Download and install the community edition of [Qt Creator](https://www.qt.io/download/). -Uncheck everything except Qt Creator during the installation process. + Note: Some of these options may already be set -Instructions for macOS: + - Under `Kits`: select the default "Desktop" kit + - Under `Compilers`: select `"GCC (x86 64bit in /usr/bin)"` + - Under `Debuggers`: select `"GDB"` as debugger -1. Make sure you installed everything through Homebrew mentioned in the [macOS build instructions](/doc/build-osx.md) -2. Use `./configure` with the `--enable-debug` flag -3. In Qt Creator do "New Project" -> Import Project -> Import Existing Project -4. Enter "bitcoin-qt" as project name, enter src/qt as location -5. Leave the file selection as it is -6. Confirm the "summary page" -7. In the "Projects" tab select "Manage Kits..." -8. Select the default "Desktop" kit and select "Clang (x86 64bit in /usr/bin)" as compiler -9. Select LLDB as debugger (you might need to set the path to your installation) -10. Start debugging with Qt Creator (you might need to the executable to "bitcoin-qt" under "Run", which is where you can also add command line arguments) +8. While in the `Projects` tab, ensure that you have the `bitcoin-qt` executable specified under `Run` + - If the executable is not specified: click `"Choose..."`, navigate to `src/qt`, and select `bitcoin-qt` +9. You're all set! Start developing, building, and debugging the Bitcoin Core GUI |