Previewing on desktop

To preview the currently active QML file on the desktop:

1. Select Run dropdown from the top toolbar and select Live Preview.
2. Select .

   

   Note: Alternatively, select Alt+P.

To preview any QML file in the project:

1. Select Run dropdown from the top toolbar and select Live Preview.
2. Select .
3. Right-click the filename in the Projects view, and select Preview File.

Overriding the preview tool

By default, the QML runtime is used for previewing.

To use some other tool:

1. Select to go to Run Settings.

   

2. In Override device QML viewer, select the folder where the preview tool executable is located.

To preview the design on a device, see Previewing on devices.