Steps to configure QT development environment using VS2022
QT is a cross-platform C++ GUI library that can run on Windows, Mac, Linux and other operating systems. Configuring the QT development environment in Visual Studio 2022 allows developers to more conveniently develop QT on the Windows platform. The following are the specific configuration steps:
Step 1: Install QT
First, you need to download and install QT from the QT official website. During the installation process, you need to choose the QT version that suits you. If you are not sure, it is recommended to choose the latest version, which will help improve development efficiency.
Step 2: Install Visual Studio 2022
After installing QT, you need to install Visual Studio 2022. Make sure to select the Desktop Development with C++ option and install the appropriate components (shown in Figure 1).
Step 3: Install QT Visual Studio tools
The QT Visual Studio tool is an officially provided plug-in that can integrate QT into Visual Studio. It provides developers with various convenient and fast functions, such as project templates, code highlighting, and smart prompts. To install this tool, go to the Visual Studio 2022 official website download page, then select the "Install Visual Studio Extension" option, search for and install the QT Visual Studio tool.
Step 4: Create a QT project
After installing the QT Visual Studio tools, you can create a QT project. In Visual Studio 2022, select New Project and enter "QT" in the search box, then select "QT5 Application" from the drop-down menu. Choose the appropriate project type based on your needs, such as QT Widgets application or QT Quick application. Choose your preferred programming language such as C+ in the next step