However, in contrast to web applications, Qt applications do not offer remote access by nature as communication with the backend usually happens via direct functions call and not over socket-based protocols like HTTP or WebSockets.
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How to use remote objects in Qt?
To illustrate the use of remote objects, on the source side, we need to: Create the Source object that is replicated to other nodes, with or without using repc, the Qt Remote Objects Compiler. Optionally, create the Registry. Otherwise, use direct connections. Create a host node so that the source object can be shared.
Is it possible to run a Qt application on a desktop?
@slooper If I understood correctly you want to have and run a Qt application on the Odroid but see the output (windows, widgets, UI) and control it (with keyboard and mouse) on a desktop machine. Yes, it's possible to do it with X11 and ssh. I don't know about VNC but you can install an X11 server on Windows, Xming is one possibility.
Can I access Qt Creator from my ODROID via HDMI?
Weirder still, if I simply connect an HDMI cable from the Odroid to a monitor and reboot, I can now access QT Creator as if there was no issue from my remote desktop connection. I'm wondering if anyone has had similar issues or knows what the solution could be.
How to create Qt widgets using Qt Creator?
After some time Qtcreator is installed. Start both the master and the target virtual machine. On the master start Qt Creator. Select new project-applications-QT Widgets Application-choose. Pick a name and a location, and click next. select the kit "Desktop", and click next. Choose the names for the classed etc, and press next.
Introduction
The Qt Remote Objects module provides an easy way to share Qt APIs between processes and devices. For this to work, we require a data channel between processes and devices. To establish this data channel, first, you need a QRemoteObjectNode.
Implementation
To illustrate the use of remote objects, on the source side, we need to:
How to create a QT widget?
On the master start Qt Creator. Select new project-applications-QT Widgets Application-choose. Pick a name and a location, and click next. select the kit "Desktop", and click next. Choose the names for the classed etc, and press next. Choose <None> for version control, and press finish.
How to add a Linux device to Qt Creator?
In Qt Creator, Click on projects at the left side. Then click Manage Kits... This will open the options screen. Then select devices, and click Add... Generic Linux Device, start wizzard. Enter the following settings: Name: ubuntu-target IP: 192.168.107.2 User: <your username> authentication type: password password: <your password> choose next and finish. Now the error "SSH connection failure: Connection refused" comes up. Click close
