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tkinter askquestion

Using the standard GUI library for Python, Tkinter, developers can seamlessly craft desktop applications. Among its myriad features, one standout is the capability to present message boxes to users.
To make the most out of Tkinter, it’s recommended to use Python 3 or newer versions, as Python 2 is now deemed outdated. For clarity on your Python version, a simple command can be executed:

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python --version

Related Course:

• Mastering Desktop Apps with Python’s Tkinter

Harnessing Interactive Dialogs in Tkinter

Engaging your users through questions or collecting feedback becomes intuitive with Tkinter. The steps for implementation are delineated below:

For Python 2.x:

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import Tkinter
import tkMessageBox

result = tkMessageBox.askyesno("Python Prompt","Would you like to save the data?")
print(result)

For Python 3.x:

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import tkinter
from tkinter import messagebox

messagebox.askokcancel("Python Prompt","Would you like to save the data?")

Explore Tkinter’s Rich MessageBox Options

With Tkinter’s diverse message box options, tailoring user-interaction experiences has never been easier. Here’s a brief overview:

For Python 2.7:

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import Tkinter
import tkMessageBox

tkMessageBox.askokcancel("App Alert","The application will be closed")
tkMessageBox.askyesno("Save Prompt","Do you want to save your work?")
tkMessageBox.askretrycancel("Error Notification","Installation failed. Try again?")

For Python 3.x:

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import tkinter
from tkinter import messagebox

messagebox.askokcancel("App Alert","The application will be closed")
messagebox.askyesno("Save Prompt","Do you want to save your work?")
messagebox.askretrycancel("Error Notification","Installation failed. Try again?")

Dive deeper into Tkinter’s capabilities by exploring these exhaustive Tkinter tutorials.

tkinter button

The Tkinter library in Python makes it easy to develop interactive desktop applications. One of its versatile features is the ability to display buttons, serving as an interactive interface component. Here, we will explore how to create and customize buttons using this powerful library.

⚙️ Installation Check
Before proceeding, ensure that you’re using the right version of Python. Check your version:

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python -- version

📘 Related Course:

• Mastering Desktop Apps with Tkinter

Crafting Simple Buttons

Let’s begin by creating a basic button that prints a message upon clicking:

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from Tkinter import *

master = Tk()

def callback():
    print "Clicked!"

b = Button(master, text="Click Me", command=callback)
b.pack()

mainloop()

Crafting Image Buttons

Enhance your UI by using buttons with images. Here’s how:

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from Tkinter import *

master = Tk()
master.minsize(300,100)
master.geometry("320x100")

def callback():
    print "Clicked!"

photo = PhotoImage(file="add.png")
b = Button(master, image=photo, command=callback, height=50, width=150)
b.pack()

mainloop()

Adding Text Labels to Image Buttons

For a blend of imagery and text, adjust your button like this:

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from Tkinter import *

master = Tk()
master.minsize(300,100)
master.geometry("320x100")

def callback():
    print "Clicked!"

photo = PhotoImage(file="add.png")
b = Button(master, image=photo, text="Click Me", command=callback, height=50, width=150, compound=LEFT)
b.pack()

mainloop()

Positioning Buttons on Your GUI

Take control of your button’s position using the place function:

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from Tkinter import *

master = Tk()
master.minsize(300,100)
master.geometry("320x100")

def callback():
    print "Clicked!"

photo = PhotoImage(file="add.png")
b = Button(master, image=photo, text="Click Me", command=callback, height=50, width=150, compound=LEFT)
b.place(x=20, y=20)

mainloop()

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Dive deeper with our downloadable Tkinter examples.

tkinter menu bar

Leveraging the Power of the Tkinter Toolkit: Crafting a Main Menu Bar
For many Python GUI applications, the main menu is not just a feature; it’s the nucleus. Being the focal point, it is the bridge that connects users to various app functionalities.
Here’s an illustrative example of what a menu crafted with Tkinter looks like:

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• Craft Python Desktop Apps with Tkinter

Constructing the Tkinter Menubar

Designing an intuitive menu using Tkinter is not a herculean task. Here’s a concise and detailed breakdown of the process. Take note that every menu item, like “New”, “Open”, or “Save”, usually maps to a unique callback function.

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from Tkinter import *

def donothing():
   x = 0
 
root = Tk()
menubar = Menu(root)
filemenu = Menu(menubar, tearoff=0)
filemenu.add_command(label="New", command=donothing)
filemenu.add_command(label="Open", command=donothing)
filemenu.add_command(label="Save", command=donothing)
filemenu.add_separator()
filemenu.add_command(label="Exit", command=root.quit)
menubar.add_cascade(label="File", menu=filemenu)

helpmenu = Menu(menubar, tearoff=0)
helpmenu.add_command(label="Help Index", command=donothing)
helpmenu.add_command(label="About...", command=donothing)
menubar.add_cascade(label="Help", menu=helpmenu)

root.config(menu=menubar)
root.mainloop()

The journey of crafting a main menubar kicks off with this fundamental call:

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menubar = Menu(root)

Menus in graphical interfaces often house a collection of submenus. These can range from File to Edit to View or even Tools. To create these submenus, the pattern remains consistent, utilizing the Menu() call:

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filemenu = Menu(menubar, tearoff=0)

The final step in the process involves populating these submenus with individual menu items using the add_command() method:

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filemenu.add_command(label="New", command=donothing)

In our demo here, the donothing() function is a placeholder callback for each menu item. However, in real-world scenarios, every menu item would point to its specific callback function.

Expand Your Horizons: Dive into an ocean of possibilities with in-depth Tkinter tutorials & samples.

tkinter widgets

tkinter messagebox

tkinter filedialog

tkinter dropdown

Tkinter supports dropdown menus. This is similar to your standard combobox on your operating system.

The widget is called OptionMenu and the parameters you need are: frame, tk variable and a dictionary with choices.

Related course:

• Python Desktop Apps with Tkinter

Tkinter dropdown example

The example below creates a Tkinter window with a combobox. Code to create a simple Tkinter menu with a dropdown list:

from Tkinter import *
import Tkinter as ttk
from ttk import *

root = Tk()
root.title("Tk dropdown example")

# Add a grid
mainframe = Frame(root)
mainframe.grid(column=0,row=0, sticky=(N,W,E,S) )
mainframe.columnconfigure(0, weight = 1)
mainframe.rowconfigure(0, weight = 1)
mainframe.pack(pady = 100, padx = 100)

# Create a Tkinter variable
tkvar = StringVar(root)

# Dictionary with options
choices = { 'Pizza','Lasagne','Fries','Fish','Potatoe'}
tkvar.set('Pizza') # set the default option

popupMenu = OptionMenu(mainframe, tkvar, *choices)
Label(mainframe, text="Choose a dish").grid(row = 1, column = 1)
popupMenu.grid(row = 2, column =1)

# on change dropdown value
def change_dropdown(*args):
    print( tkvar.get() )

# link function to change dropdown
tkvar.trace('w', change_dropdown)

root.mainloop()

It starts by creating a Tk object and pass it to a tkinter frame created with Frame()

root = Tk()
root.title("Tk dropdown example")
mainframe = Frame(root)

A grid is added to the frame which will hold the combo-box.

mainframe.grid(column=0,row=0, sticky=(N,W,E,S) )
mainframe.columnconfigure(0, weight = 1)
mainframe.rowconfigure(0, weight = 1)
mainframe.pack(pady = 100, padx = 100)

The popup menu contains a list of options which is defined in the variable choices.
A Tkinter variable is created with the line:

tkvar = StringVar(root)

The default value of the variable is set with the .set() method.
We create the Tkinter combobox with:

popupMenu = OptionMenu(mainframe, tkvar, *choices)

And link the callback method change_dropdown to this combobox.

If you are new to programming Tkinter, I highly recommend this course.