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    Default Creating software like anti-virus, Skype and MSN Messenger

    Hello!

    I have the desire to create a software that runs similar to an anti-virus, Skype or MSN Messenger, in Windows, regarding the ability to function in background when I click the "X" button (by background I mean in that small area, normally in the right side, where a small icon appears showing some of the softwares that are running in background - the same place where a Icon appears indicating that a USB device had being plug).

    But how do I do that? Is there a Qt function that treats with this issue? I only know the setMaximized or something similar, but nothing regarding this.



    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Creating software like anti-virus, Skype and MSN Messenger

    The QSystemTrayIcon class is propably what you are looking for.

    Modern operating systems usually provide a special area on the desktop, called the system tray or notification area, where long-running applications can display icons and short messages.
    You can take a look at the System Tray Icon Example.
    Last edited by helloworld; 26th August 2011 at 20:23.

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    Default Re: Creating software like anti-virus, Skype and MSN Messenger

    Quote Originally Posted by helloworld View Post
    The QSystemTrayIcon class is propably what you are looking for.



    You can take a look at the System Tray Icon Example.
    Yep, that's precisely what I was looking for.

    Thanks

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    Momergil

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