I am trying to learn the QT framework so that I could develop GUI based C++ applications using QT. I am currently using Windows 7 64bit . So far I have just downloaded the QT library from here. All the tutorials I came across use QT Creator and I only have QT designer. My question is should I download QT creator ? if so which one ? Can I simply use forms created in QT designer in my visual studio 2010 console app ?? Any suggestions or links that might help would be appreciated
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Qt designer is a part of IDE, it is used to generate a code for widgets(look and fill interface);
Qt creator is IDE;
If you used to work with Visual studio 2010, I advice you to download Qt plugin for it(http://qt-project.org/downloads), which allows to enjoy Qt library in VS (it provides Qt designer).
I have the expirience both with Qt Creator and VS 2010 plugin, difference is subtle.
From QT's own forum
QT Designer is for designing dialog's and Main Windows. QT Creator is a full IDE for developing your programs It comes with an integrated version of Qt Designer.
I'm asking for a good re-confirmation! (don't take it otherwise).. As I'm quite new in the Qt platform, I've found it quite confusing!! In Windows platform, you've: Qt 5.4.1 for Windows 32-bit (VS 2012, OpenGL) which is a whooping 644 MB file! & also the info about "Qt Creator" in download says:
Blockquote Qt Creator 3.3.1 is included in the Qt 5.4.1 binary packages. If you need a standalone installer, please select the file according to your operating system from the list below to get the latest Qt Creator for your computer
--- this a layman would understand as Qt Creator is the GUI of Qt IDE & also you need to download "Qt 5.4.1 for Windows" which is a whooping 644MB !! so, is this the case? or I've to download just the Qt Creator for my work?