Possible to load built in QML components dynamically using Component.createComponent()

Question

I want to add fonts to my application using the FontLoader QML component.

My first thought was to use a Repeater, but it only supports Item derived delegates, which FontLoader is not.

Then, my next thought was to dynamically create FontLoaderQML components using the Component::createComponent(url) function, but what url should I use here? Is it possible to dynamically create built in QML components without providing the url to the qml file in QT_INSTALL_DIR?

Side notes: I know it's possible if I subclass FontLoader, but I want to avoid the extra code if possible.

I also know that it's possible to use the Component::createQmlObject() to create a component from a string, but I really do not want to do that.

GrecKo · Accepted Answer · 2017-01-31 13:16:02Z

3

Instead of Repeater you could use an Instantiator, it allows you to dynamically create objects even if they are not Itemss.

If you still wanted to do it imperatively, you have to use Component :

Component {
    id: fontLoaderComponent
    FontLoader {}
}
//...
fontLoaderComponent.createObject(parent, {name : "Courier"}); //use it like this to create a new FontLoader

answered Jan 31, 2017 at 13:16

GrecKo

7,27923 silver badges26 bronze badges

Sign up to request clarification or add additional context in comments.

1 Comment

uniquenamehere Over a year ago

I was not aware of the Instantiator component. It worked great!

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

Possible to load built in QML components dynamically using Component.createComponent()

1 Answer 1

1 Comment

Your Answer

Hot Network Questions

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

1 Answer 1

1 Comment

Your Answer

Sign up or log in

Post as a guest

Related