add QLabel into QLineEdit
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i also think the input mask is actually the best way, or maybe even better a custom QValidator.
But to just add something to the (rather ugly) QLabel idea: You could use QLineEdit::setTextMargins() to move the left-most position of the cursor.@raven-worx yes I agree the input mask Is the best way to go. However, it's a new concept for me since I never heard of it. That is why I am very confused to how it works.
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@raven-worx yes I agree the input mask Is the best way to go. However, it's a new concept for me since I never heard of it. That is why I am very confused to how it works.
@raven-worx said:
setTextMargins
+1 That would work for custom control.yes, you would need to put \ into your date.
the AAAA is input specifier .
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@raven-worx said:
setTextMargins
+1 That would work for custom control.yes, you would need to put \ into your date.
the AAAA is input specifier .
Go to a LineEdit and find inputmask property and press F1 to read about them.@mrjj So if the user is allowed 100 characters for the QLineEdit do I have to put 100 A's?
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@mrjj So if the user is allowed 100 characters for the QLineEdit do I have to put 100 A's?
@marlenet15 erhm, yes I think. maybe there is way
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@mrjj So if the user is allowed 100 characters for the QLineEdit do I have to put 100 A's?
@marlenet15
if you are familiar with regular expressions you might want to use QRegExpValidator which will result in the same behavior
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@marlenet15
if you are familiar with regular expressions you might want to use QRegExpValidator which will result in the same behavior
And set it on the line edit.@raven-worx
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@raven-worx
oh. So QRegExpValidator can have static text?@mrjj
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@mrjj
Of course, a regular expression can have a static text included@raven-worx
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@mrjj
Of course, a regular expression can have a static text included@raven-worx Can you please show me an example of that? I have never heard of that and I googled it and I didn't find anything about that :)
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@raven-worx Can you please show me an example of that? I have never heard of that and I googled it and I didn't find anything about that :)
@marlenet15
you can see how to use QRegExpValidator in the link i've posted.
Use a RegExp similiar to this one. There are tons of material on the web about regexp to learn.QRegExp("Comments\\: ([Jan|Feb|Mar|Apr|Jun|Jul|Aug|Sep|Nov|Dec] [0-3]?[0-9] [0-9]{4}\\: (.+))");This regexp is surely not perfect, but enough to get an idea and continue to learn the syntax i guess.
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@marlenet15
you can see how to use QRegExpValidator in the link i've posted.
Use a RegExp similiar to this one. There are tons of material on the web about regexp to learn.QRegExp("Comments\\: ([Jan|Feb|Mar|Apr|Jun|Jul|Aug|Sep|Nov|Dec] [0-3]?[0-9] [0-9]{4}\\: (.+))");This regexp is surely not perfect, but enough to get an idea and continue to learn the syntax i guess.
@raven-worx
If I may interject,[Jan|Feb|Mar|Apr|Jun|Jul|Aug|Sep|Nov|Dec]is not okay for matching one should use a (non-capturing) group instead. i.e:(?:Jan|Feb|Mar|Apr|Jun|Jul|Aug|Sep|Nov|Dec). -
My two cents: if you have Qt5, consider using QRegularExpressionValidator and QRegularExpression instead, since the motor has been remarkably improved.
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@marlenet15
you can see how to use QRegExpValidator in the link i've posted.
Use a RegExp similiar to this one. There are tons of material on the web about regexp to learn.QRegExp("Comments\\: ([Jan|Feb|Mar|Apr|Jun|Jul|Aug|Sep|Nov|Dec] [0-3]?[0-9] [0-9]{4}\\: (.+))");This regexp is surely not perfect, but enough to get an idea and continue to learn the syntax i guess.
@raven-worx I just tried it and the amazing thing is the cursor moves automatically moves to the right of the date. However, I can still edit the date and I don't want it to be edited whatsoever. When the mouse clicks the QLineEdit, I want it so that the cursor starts right after the date text. :( Is it possible for this? Thank you so much for you help!
This is the code I used:
QRegExp rx("Comments\\: ([Jan|Feb|Mar|Apr|Jun|Jul|Aug|Sep|Nov|Dec] [0-3]?[0-9] [0-9]{4}\\: (.+))"); QValidator *validator = new QRegExpValidator(rx, this); ui->lineEdit->setValidator(validator); QDate date = QDate::currentDate(); QTime time = QTime::currentTime(); ui->lineEdit->setText(date.toString("MMM dd yyyy")+" "+time.toString("hh:mm:ss")); -
@raven-worx I just tried it and the amazing thing is the cursor moves automatically moves to the right of the date. However, I can still edit the date and I don't want it to be edited whatsoever. When the mouse clicks the QLineEdit, I want it so that the cursor starts right after the date text. :( Is it possible for this? Thank you so much for you help!
This is the code I used:
QRegExp rx("Comments\\: ([Jan|Feb|Mar|Apr|Jun|Jul|Aug|Sep|Nov|Dec] [0-3]?[0-9] [0-9]{4}\\: (.+))"); QValidator *validator = new QRegExpValidator(rx, this); ui->lineEdit->setValidator(validator); QDate date = QDate::currentDate(); QTime time = QTime::currentTime(); ui->lineEdit->setText(date.toString("MMM dd yyyy")+" "+time.toString("hh:mm:ss"));Try this:
QString dateTimeStr = QDateTime::currentDateTime().toString("MMM dd yyyy hh:mm:ss"); QString rxStr("Comments\\: %1\\: (.+)"); QRegExp rx( rxStr.arg(dateTimeStr), Qt::CaseSensitive, QRegExp::RegExp2 ); QValidator *validator = new QRegExpValidator(rx, this); ui->lineEdit->setValidator(validator); -
Try this:
QString dateTimeStr = QDateTime::currentDateTime().toString("MMM dd yyyy hh:mm:ss"); QString rxStr("Comments\\: %1\\: (.+)"); QRegExp rx( rxStr.arg(dateTimeStr), Qt::CaseSensitive, QRegExp::RegExp2 ); QValidator *validator = new QRegExpValidator(rx, this); ui->lineEdit->setValidator(validator);@raven-worx I can still edit the date_time stamp :(
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@raven-worx I can still edit the date_time stamp :(
@marlenet15
Hello,
I believe you are going to need an input mask after all. I think you should try something like this:QString date = QDateTime::currentDateTime().toString("MMM dd yyyy hh:mm:ss"); QString heading = QStringLiteral("Comments %1: %2").arg(date); //< Construct the heading QRegularExpression escaperx(QStringLiteral("([AaNnXx09Dd#HhBb><!\\\\]{1})")); //< Escape regex for input mask special characters heading.replace(escaperx, QStringLiteral("\\\\1")); //< Escape the input mask QString mask = heading.arg("", 255, QLatin1Char('x')); //< Add 255 optional characters to the mask for the user to fill. _dateLabel->setInputMask(mask);Then if you wish you could add a validator to ensure the user has entered correct data.
Kind regards.
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@marlenet15
Hello,
I believe you are going to need an input mask after all. I think you should try something like this:QString date = QDateTime::currentDateTime().toString("MMM dd yyyy hh:mm:ss"); QString heading = QStringLiteral("Comments %1: %2").arg(date); //< Construct the heading QRegularExpression escaperx(QStringLiteral("([AaNnXx09Dd#HhBb><!\\\\]{1})")); //< Escape regex for input mask special characters heading.replace(escaperx, QStringLiteral("\\\\1")); //< Escape the input mask QString mask = heading.arg("", 255, QLatin1Char('x')); //< Add 255 optional characters to the mask for the user to fill. _dateLabel->setInputMask(mask);Then if you wish you could add a validator to ensure the user has entered correct data.
Kind regards.
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I had forgotten to add the actual characters that the user can fill to the mask, but I edited the example and it should be correct now.@kshegunov it works thank you very much and to everyone!
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@kshegunov it works thank you very much and to everyone!
@marlenet15
No problem, I'm glad I could be of assistance.
