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/*!
\page qtquickcontrols2-input.html
\title Input Controls
+ \ingroup qtquickcontrols2-guidelines
+ \brief Guidelines for input controls
Qt Quick Controls 2 offers a variety of input controls for both numeric
and textual input.
@@ -42,13 +44,30 @@
\image qtquickcontrols2-combobox.png
- \l ComboBox is used to select a value from a drop-down list.
+ \l ComboBox is used to select a value from a static multiple-line drop-down list.
+ It is not possible to add new values, and only one option can be selected.
+
+ Recommendations:
+ \list
+ \li If the number of values is very large, consider applying a filter.
+ \li If the list is very limited, consider using RadioButton. This has the
+ advantage that the user can see all options at the same time.
+ \li Select a default value, the value that will be chosen most often.
+ \endlist
+
+ \b {See also} \l {CheckBox Control}, \l {Tumbler Control}.
\section1 Dial Control
\image qtquickcontrols2-dial.png
- \l Dial is a circular dial that is rotated to set a value.
+ \l Dial is similar to a traditional dial knob that is found on devices such
+ as stereos or industrial equipment.
+
+ The dial is rotated by clicking and dragging, with the handle indicating the
+ value of the dial.
+
+ \b {See also} \l {Tumbler Control}.
\section1 TextArea Control
@@ -62,6 +81,8 @@
\l TextField is a single line text editor.
+ \b {See also} \l {Tumbler Control}.
+
\section1 Slider Control
\image qtquickcontrols2-slider.png
@@ -75,9 +96,19 @@
\l RangeSlider is used to select a range specified by two values,
by sliding each handle along a track.
+
+ \b {See also} \l {Slider Control}.
+
\section1 Tumbler Control
\image qtquickcontrols2-tumbler.png
\l Tumbler is a spinnable wheel of items that can be selected.
+
+ \b {See also} \l {ComboBox Control}.
+
+ \section1 Related Information
+ \list
+ \li \l {Qt Quick Controls 2 Guidelines}
+ \endlist
*/