How to invoke QBrush.setTexture() with QPixmap on QGraphicsRectItem?

[mrjj]

@Kevin-Zhong
Hi
Did you call the
void SetStatus(int newStatus) {
Status=newStatus;
update(); /* this makes it redraw ( i hope) */ << this should make it draw the other bitmap?
}

[Kevin Zhong]

@mrjj

The behavior is the same as I mentioned before whatever I use update or repaint. Actually, I prefer to use repaint because I need to refresh the item secondly.

BRs
Kevin

[mrjj]

@Kevin-Zhong
Ok, im not sure why.
maybe update() dont trigger painter.
Would need to debug to know.
Normally it just works.

[Kevin Zhong]

@mrjj

I try to overload the paintEvent in my own code.
But after I call item.repaint() the paintEvent was not invoked.

But this is the interface description for Qt 5.6.

[slot] void QWidget::repaint()
Repaints the widget directly by calling paintEvent() immediately, unless updates are disabled or the widget is hidden.
We suggest only using repaint() if you need an immediate repaint, for example during animation. In almost all circumstances update() is better, as it permits Qt to optimize for speed and minimize flicker.
Warning: If you call repaint() in a function which may itself be called from paintEvent(), you may get infinite recursion. The update() function never causes recursion.
See also update(), paintEvent(), and setUpdatesEnabled().

[mrjj]

Hi
are we still talking about the QGraphicsItem ?
As far as I know they do not have paintEvent only
void paint(QPainter * painter,xx)

So item.update() should trigger it ?

Maybe show full code of what you are doing ?

[Kevin Zhong]

@mrjj

My code is a little bit complex.
Let's recap my original purpose.
At the beginning, I just want to use a png as background at the GraphicsRectItem.
I tried to use code below:

QImage mage = (QImage(":/images/h_" + filename + ".png"));                        
brush.setTextureImage(image.scaled(70,30,Qt::KeepAspectRatio, Qt::FastTransformation));

The result is not what I want.
So, I try to follow your guys' suggestion.

map = QPixmap(":/images/h_" + statusStr + ".png");
painter->drawPixmap((int)x, (int)y, 40, 50, map);

It's really works, the png can be shown correctly, not collage.
But the png cannot be redraw immediately only I move the cursor or focus the window.
So, is it possible to show the png in the GraphicsRectItem? Because I need to show lots of triangle, rectangle and cricle on the QGraphsicsView with hoverEvent and click Event.

BRs
Kevin

[mrjj]

• But the png cannot be redraw immediately only I move the cursor or focus the window.

That is the part i dont understand.
It should trigger paint()!?!

• So, is it possible to show the png in the GraphicsRectItem?
  Yes , same as with QGraphicsItem , but i be surprised if that alters anything.

When calling update() it should draw the png. Else there is a bug in the code. or something im not aware of.
You should looking to this. Using break points. etc.

item->update() should trigger paint() , else i have no idea what is going on.

[Asperamanca]

Do not confuse paintEvent with paint.
paintEvent is for Widgets
paint is for GraphicsItems

[Kevin Zhong]

Hi all,

Finally, I solved this problems.
@mrjj, as you mentioned that use

item->update()

WORKs.

My code is a little bit complex, all the item were originated from a template:

template <typename T, typename Event>
class DeviceEventHandler : public Event, public QObject

At the beginning, I try to update the from the template, it doesn't work.
Then I move the

update()

method in the all the subclass, then the pixmap can be updated automatically.

So, really thanks for your patience and kindly support.

Have a nice weekend.

PS: Be honest, I am newbie in Qt area and I got so kindly support. I really appreciate your kindness. :)

BRs
Kevin

[mrjj]

@Kevin-Zhong

Hi
You are most welcome. we do like Qt newbies here :)

It was a bit odd with update() but good you found the solution.
Still not sure why it didn't trigger inside SetStatus :)
Good weekend to you too