PyQt5 Widget Drag and Drop Functionality

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This function demonstrates how to enable drag and drop functionality in a PyQt5 widget. When the user presses the mouse button, the drag operation is initiated; when the mouse moves, the position of the drag is updated.


Technology Stack : PyQt5

Code Type : PyQt5 GUI Function

Code Difficulty : Intermediate


                
                    
def PyQt5_DragAndDrop(event):
    # This function demonstrates how to enable drag and drop functionality in a PyQt5 widget

    if event.type() == PyQt5.QtCore.QEvent.MouseButtonPress:
        widget = event.widget()
        widget.startDrag()
    elif event.type() == PyQt5.QtCore.QEvent.MouseMove:
        widget = event.widget()
        widget.dragMove(event.pos())

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