Python Application Example Tutorial

This documents teaches the reader how to develop a basic GUI application using Python, PySide and Taurus. The reader will learn how to configure WAF, create an entry point program, design a UI, and create the implementation of the behavior for said UI.

Table of Contents

• 1. Definitions
• 2. Conventions
• 3. Download, Compilation, and Running
• 4. Project Structure
• 5. Entry Point Python Script
• 6. Design of the Graphical User Interface
  • 6.1. Widgets Connections
  • 6.2. Actions
• 7. Implementation of the User Interface
  • 7.1. Long Running Jobs
• 8. Adding a Dock Widget and Logs Widget
  • 8.1. Dock Widget
  • 8.2. Logs Widget
  • 8.3. Trying it out
• 9. Frequently Asked Question
  • 9.1. I have connected a signal and slot, but nothing is happening. What is missing?
  • 9.2. What causes the GUI to freeze?