Have you considered a QLineEdit with an input mask? IP addresses typically have dashes '-' between the digit groups. The line edit initially appears empty except the dashes appear, inviting the user to type numbers that fill in the space provided between the dashes.
Thanks, David > Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:34:06 +0000 > From: Scott Bloom <sc...@towel42.com> > Subject: [Interest] Best way to implement a line edit with breaks > > The "easiest" example is the entry for an IP address, but it could be for any string of numbers (or letters) where there are sub strings in one larger string > > For an IP address, you often see 4 smaller line edits. But if there are 12 substrings, that becomes a pain to handle. > > Ideally Im thinking to present it in a similar fashion to the hex side of hex editor. > > Where each "grouping" has a space between them, this of course means a custom painter etc etc > > Any thoughts? Anyone seen a widget similar to what Im asking for? > > Scott _______________________________________________ Interest mailing list Interest@qt-project.org https://lists.qt-project.org/listinfo/interest
