Imitating a ComboBox

[axeljaeger]

No no, don't do that.

Only because "it looks more like a real combobox" on some operating system, the approach is doomed to fail on other operating systems/skins.

You will also be able to have text UNDER your button. Thats not good also. Make both lineedit and button next to each other, disable the frame of the lineedit and maybe make a frame around all. That is basically how the real combo is implemented.

See also http://labs.trolltech.com/blogs/2007...-clear-button/

[metalinspired]

No no, don't do that.

Only because "it looks more like a real combobox" on some operating system, the approach is doomed to fail on other operating systems/skins.

You will also be able to have text UNDER your button. Thats not good also. Make both lineedit and button next to each other, disable the frame of the lineedit and maybe make a frame around all. That is basically how the real combo is implemented.

See also http://labs.trolltech.com/blogs/2007...-clear-button/

For text under the button I used setTextMargins to avoid it. Also I doubt that my application will ever be used on other operating system than widows, but even difference between the way XP and Vista look could pose a problem, so your argument is completely in place. I will try the approach you mentioned and if I get stuck I’ll be back with more questions