Mastering GUI Programming with Python

First steps

To begin, launch Qt Designer as described in Chapter 1, Getting Started with PyQt, then create a new form based on a widget, like this:

Now, click on the Widget and we'll configure its properties using the Properties panel on the right:

1. Change the object name to MainWindow
2. Under Geometry, change the Width to 800 and Height to 600
3. Change the window title to My Calendar App

Next, we'll start adding in the widgets. Scroll through the widget box on the left to find the Calendar Widget, then drag it onto the main window. Select the calendar and edit its properties:

1. Change the name to calendar
2. Change the horizontal and vertical size ...