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Qt C++ Extension Pack

Qt C++ Extension Pack

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Qt C++ Extension Pack

This extension pack includes extensions for developing Qt C++ and Qt Quick applications in Visual Studio Code.

You can:

  • Use Qt in your CMake project by selecting a generated Qt kit
  • Get QML syntax highlighting and code completion
  • Design Qt widgets-based UIs with Qt Widgets Designer
  • Build Qt projects with CMake
  • Debug Qt's C++ types
  • Handle Qt-specific file formats
  • Read Qt documentation

Get started

  1. Select Install to install the Qt extension pack.
  2. Go to Command Palette, and select Qt: Register Qt Installation.
  3. Open a folder that contains a Qt CMake project (that has a CMakeLists.txt file).
  4. Go to Command Palette, and select CMake: Select a Kit to select a kit that matches your Qt version and toolchain.
  5. Select CMake: Build to build the project.

The CMake and CMake Tools extensions are installed automatically.

Documentation

For more information about using Qt extensions, go to Qt Extensions for VS Code Documentation.

Issues

If you encounter any issues with the extension, please report the issues.

License

This extension can be licensed under the Qt Commercial License and the LGPL 3.0. See the text of both licenses here.

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