PYQT4 - How do I compile and import a qrc file into my program?

Question

I\'m having trouble importing a resource file. I\'m using pyqt4 with monkey studio and I am trying to import a png image. When I run the program I get an import error like

Answer 1

its because when you also used pyuic5 to convert your UI to py, the resource file name from the UI sticks.

then use

Pyrcc5 input_file.qrc -o icons.py

remove from main_script.py

import icon_rc

and use

import icons

the when calling the actual icons from the icons module, you have to look at your qrc file prefix.

< RCC >
    < qresource
    prefix = "ico5" >
    < file > plugin.png < / file >
    < / qresource >
< / RCC >

if prefix is ico5 then you load icons with

 QtGui.QIcon(":/ico5/plugin.png")

and if prefix is , lets say,

then its:

  QtGui.QIcon(":/icons/plugin.png")