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UITK: UI Toolkit for Dynamic Qt Applications

UITK is a Python package that simplifies Qt application development by providing dynamic UI loading, automatic signal-slot connections, and enhanced widgets. Built on qtpy for cross-platform compatibility, UITK uses naming conventions to automatically connect UI files with their corresponding slot classes, reducing boilerplate code and streamlining the development process.

What UITK Does

UITK's primary goal is to eliminate the manual wiring typically required in Qt applications. Instead of manually connecting signals to slots and managing UI loading, UITK uses file and method naming conventions to automatically establish these connections.

Core Features

Dynamic UI Loading

• Automatically loads .ui files created in Qt Designer
• Connects UI widgets to Python methods based on naming conventions
• Supports multiple UI file locations and sources

Convention-Based Signal Connection

• Widget named save_button automatically connects to method save_button()
• Initialization methods like save_button_init() are called during setup
• Override default signals using the @Signals() decorator

Enhanced Widgets

• Extended Qt widgets with additional functionality
• Rich text support in buttons, labels, and other text widgets
• Integrated menu system for buttons and other controls
• Bulk attribute setting with set_attributes()

State Management

• Basic widget state persistence across application sessions
• Window geometry and position restoration
• Configurable state saving per widget

File Organization

• Registry system for tracking UI files, slot classes, and custom widgets
• Support for multiple source directories
• Lazy loading of components

Package Structure

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