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by aryaman@openweaver.com dot icon Updated: Sep 13, 2023

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A Kivy checkbox is a graphical user interface element used in Python. It serves as a two-state button that can be either checked or unchecked.  

 

Checkboxes are important for creating interactive and user-friendly interfaces in Kivy framework applications. Various types of Kivy checkboxes are available for different purposes. These include checkboxes for weather updates, news subscriptions, and social media sharing. Users can use these checkboxes to share content on different platforms, increasing interaction.  

   

Kivy checkboxes come with several features that empower developers to customize their applications. Kivy's architecture makes it easy to add custom widgets. Developers can customize checkboxes to fit their design and functionality needs.  

   

Utilizing Kivy checkboxes can elevate the browsing experience. Users can employ them to track preferred news sources, which helps them stay updated. Users can easily monitor weather conditions in real time using checkboxes.  

   

There are many ways to use Kivy checkboxes. You can use them as basic widgets or in complex user interfaces. To improve the user experience, developers can add checkboxes to different Kivy widgets.  

   

Developers can design custom Kivy checkboxes to match the application's look and feel. Afterward, you can use custom code to control how the checkbox works when clicked. This combination of design and code creates customized checkboxes that meet specific needs.  

   

Kivy checkboxes have many benefits. They make user interfaces interactive and easily work with custom widgets. Developers can use checkboxes to make applications more engaging and unique with graphics.  

   

To sum up, Kivy checkboxes are important in the Kivy framework. They help make apps work on different platforms. Developers prefer them because they offer customizable options for users. Developers can create user-friendly applications by using the versatile features of Kivy checkboxes.  

CODE

Python (Kivy) - Check Value of Checkbox from .kv in python

PythondotLines of Code : 77dotLicense : Strong Copyleft (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Dependent Libraries : 
from kivy.app import App
from kivy.lang import Builder
from kivy.uix.floatlayout import FloatLayout

kv_text = """\
<MyWidget>
    TextInput:
        id: input
        text: "2fbd3320a168d5c2e35"
        pos_hint: {"x":0.1, "y":0.4}
        size_hint: 0.5,0.05
        background_disabled_normal: ""
        disabled: True

    CheckBox:
        id: checkbox
        pos_hint: {"x":0.6, "y":0.4}
        size_hint: 0.05,0.05
"""

class MyWidget(FloatLayout):
    def __init__(self, **kwargs):
        super(MyWidget, self).__init__(**kwargs)
        self.ids.checkbox.bind(active=self.disable_input)

    def disable_input(self, checkbox, checked):
        self.ids.input.disabled = not checked


class MyWidgetApp(App):
    def build(self):
        return MyWidget()

def main():
    Builder.load_string(kv_text)
    app = MyWidgetApp()
    app.run()

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

from kivy.app import App
from kivy.lang import Builder
from kivy.uix.floatlayout import FloatLayout

kv_text = """\
<MyWidget>
    TextInput:
        id: input
        text: "2fbd3320a168d5c2e35"
        pos_hint: {"x":0.1, "y":0.4}
        size_hint: 0.5,0.05
        background_disabled_normal: ""
        disabled: not checkbox.active      # <<<<<<<<<

    CheckBox:
        id: checkbox
        pos_hint: {"x":0.6, "y":0.4}
        size_hint: 0.05,0.05
"""

class MyWidget(FloatLayout):
    pass


class MyWidgetApp(App):
    def build(self):
        return MyWidget()

def main():
    Builder.load_string(kv_text)
    app = MyWidgetApp()
    app.run()

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()
  1. Copy the code using the "Copy" button above, and paste it into a Python file in your IDE.
  2. Modify the code appropriately.
  3. Run the file to check the output.


I hope you found this helpful. I have added the link to dependent libraries and version information in the following sections.

Dependent Libraries

kivyby kivy

Python doticonstar image 15962 doticonVersion:2.2.0doticon
License: Permissive (MIT)

Open source UI framework written in Python, running on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS

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            kivyby kivy

            Python doticon star image 15962 doticonVersion:2.2.0doticon License: Permissive (MIT)

            Open source UI framework written in Python, running on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS
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                      imageby francescortiz

                      Python doticonstar image 151 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
                      License: Others (Non-SPDX)

                      Django application that provides cropping, resizing, thumbnailing, overlays, tint and mask for images and videos with the ability to set the center of attention in order to have automatic perfect cropping.

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                                imageby francescortiz

                                Python doticon star image 151 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon License: Others (Non-SPDX)

                                Django application that provides cropping, resizing, thumbnailing, overlays, tint and mask for images and videos with the ability to set the center of attention in order to have automatic perfect cropping.
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                                          Environment Tested

                                          I tested this solution in the following versions. Be mindful of changes when working with other versions.

                                          1. The solution is created in Python3.11..

                                          FAQ 

                                          1. What is Kivy, and why should one use it with Python?  

                                          Kivy is a strong and free Python framework for making apps that work on many devices. Developers can create their interfaces and apps for operating systems. Kivy is great for developers. It is simple and flexible. It is ideal for building graphical and interactive applications with Python.  

                                             

                                          2. How can I create custom widgets using Kivy - Python?  

                                          You can make custom widgets with Kivy by extending Kivy classes or creating new ones. Developers can customize visuals using Kivy's base widget classes and modifying methods. Developers can make widgets look and function like their apps. They do this by defining their behavior, appearance, and interaction.  

                                             

                                          3. What does the def checkbox command do in Kivy?  

                                          The def checkbox command isn't standard in Kivy. When using a checkbox widget, "def checkbox" likely means defining a callback function. In Kivy, callbacks are important for handling events like checkbox clicks. They allow developers to respond to user interactions and add their logic.  

                                             

                                          4. Is a two-state button available in an Android application using Kivy?  

                                          Kivy provides a two-state button as a "ToggleButton" or "ToggleBehavior" class. Developers can create buttons that switch between two states using these classes. This feature helps create different kinds of buttons, boxes, and other parts of the screen.  

                                             

                                          5. When making Kivy apps for Android, is the MultitouchSupport framework necessary?  

                                          You don't need to use the MultitouchSupport framework to create Kivy apps on Android. Kivy abstracts the complexities of handling multitouch interactions across different platforms. Developers can create apps that respond to touch gestures on multitouch devices. They don't need to manage the multitouch framework directly.  

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