This directory contains the BitcoinQT graphical user interface (GUI). It uses the cross platform framework [QT](https://www1.qt.io/developers/).
This directory contains the BitcoinQT graphical user interface (GUI). It uses the cross-platform framework [Qt](https://www1.qt.io/developers/).
The current precise version for QT 5 is specified in [qt.mk](/depends/packages/qt.mk). QT 4 is also supported (see [#8263](https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/issues/8263)).
The current precise version for Qt 5 is specified in [qt.mk](/depends/packages/qt.mk). Qt 4 is also supported (see [#8263](https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/issues/8263)).
## Compile and run
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### \*model.(h/cpp)
The model. When it has a corresponding controller, it generally inherits from [QAbstractTableModel](http://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qabstracttablemodel.html). Models that are used by controllers as helpers inherit from other QT classes like [QValidator](http://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qvalidator.html).
The model. When it has a corresponding controller, it generally inherits from [QAbstractTableModel](http://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qabstracttablemodel.html). Models that are used by controllers as helpers inherit from other Qt classes like [QValidator](http://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qvalidator.html).
ClientModel is used by the main application `bitcoingui` and several models like `peertablemodel`.
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## Contribute
See [CONTRIBUTING.md](/CONTRIBUTING.md) for general guidelines. Specifically for QT:
See [CONTRIBUTING.md](/CONTRIBUTING.md) for general guidelines. Specifically for Qt:
* don't change `local/bitcoin_en.ts`; this happens [automatically](/doc/translation_process.md#writing-code-with-translations)
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Instructions for OSX:
1. Make sure you installed everything through Homebrew mentioned in the [OSX build instructions](/docs/build-osx.md)
1. Make sure you installed everything through Homebrew mentioned in the [OSX build instructions](/doc/build-osx.md)
2. Use `./configure` with the `--enable-debug` flag
3. In Qt Creator do "New Project" -> Import Project -> Import Existing Project
4. Enter "bitcoin-qt" as project name, enter src/qt as location