Subgroup: Layout

Class: QgsLayoutItem

class qgis.core.QgsLayoutItem(layout: QgsLayout, manageZValue: bool = True)

Bases: qgis._core.QgsLayoutObject, PyQt5.QtWidgets.QGraphicsRectItem, qgis._core.QgsLayoutUndoObjectInterface

Constructor for QgsLayoutItem, with the specified parent layout.

If manageZValue is true, the z-Value of this item will be managed by the layout. Generally this is the desired behavior.

Base class for graphical items within a QgsLayout.

New in version 3.0: Methods

adjustPointForReferencePosition Adjusts the specified point at which a reference position of the item sits and returns the top left corner of the item, if reference point were placed at the specified position.
applyDataDefinedSize Applies any present data defined size overrides to the specified layout size.
applyItemSizeConstraint Applies any item-specific size constraint handling to a given targetSize in layout units.
attemptMove Attempts to move the item to a specified point.
attemptMoveBy Attempts to shift the item’s position by a specified deltaX and deltaY, in layout units.
attemptResize Attempts to resize the item to a specified target size.
attemptSetSceneRect Attempts to update the item’s position and size to match the passed rect in layout coordinates.
backgroundColor Returns the background color for this item.
beginCommand Starts new undo command for this item.
blendMode Returns the item’s composition blending mode.
cancelCommand Cancels the current item command and discards it.
childEvent
cleanup Called just before a batch of items are deleted, allowing them to run cleanup tasks.
connectNotify
containsAdvancedEffects Returns true if the item contains contents with blend modes or transparency effects which can only be reproduced by rastering the item.
contextMenuEvent
createCommand
createExpressionContext
customEvent
disconnectNotify
displayName Get item display name.
dragEnterEvent
dragLeaveEvent
dragMoveEvent
draw Draws the item’s contents using the specified item render context.
drawBackground Draws the background for the item.
drawDebugRect Draws a debugging rectangle of the item’s current bounds within the specified painter.
drawFrame Draws the frame around the item.
dropEvent
endCommand Completes the current item command and push it onto the layout’s undo stack.
estimatedFrameBleed Returns the estimated amount the item’s frame bleeds outside the item’s actual rectangle.
excludeFromExports Returns whether the item should be excluded from layout exports and prints.
finalizeRestoreFromXml Called after all pending items have been restored from XML.
fixedSize Returns the fixed size of the item, if applicable, or an empty size if item can be freely resized.
focusInEvent
focusOutEvent
frameEnabled Returns true if the item includes a frame.
frameJoinStyle Returns the join style used for drawing the item’s frame.
frameStrokeColor Returns the frame’s stroke color.
frameStrokeWidth Returns the frame’s stroke width.
hasBackground Returns true if the item has a background.
hoverEnterEvent
hoverLeaveEvent
hoverMoveEvent
icon Returns the item’s icon.
id Returns the item’s ID name.
inputMethodEvent
inputMethodQuery
invalidateCache Forces a deferred update of any cached image the item uses.
isGroupMember Returns true if the item is part of a QgsLayoutItemGroup group.
isLocked Returns true if the item is locked, and cannot be interacted with using the mouse.
isSignalConnected
itemChange
itemOpacity Returns the item’s opacity.
itemRotation Returns the current rotation for the item, in degrees clockwise.
keyPressEvent
keyReleaseEvent
minimumSize Returns the minimum allowed size of the item, if applicable, or an empty size if item can be freely resized.
mouseDoubleClickEvent
mouseMoveEvent
mousePressEvent
mouseReleaseEvent
moveContent Moves the content of the item, by a specified dx and dy in layout units.
numberExportLayers Returns the number of layers that this item requires for exporting during layered exports (e.
page Returns the page the item is currently on, with the first page returning 0.
pagePos Returns the item’s position (in layout units) relative to the top left corner of its current page.
pagePositionWithUnits Returns the item’s position (in item units) relative to the top left corner of its current page.
paint Handles preparing a paint surface for the layout item and painting the item’s content.
parentGroup Returns the item’s parent group, if the item is part of a QgsLayoutItemGroup group.
positionAtReferencePoint Returns the current position (in layout units) of a reference point for the item.
positionWithUnits Returns the item’s current position, including units.
prepareGeometryChange
readObjectPropertiesFromElement
readPropertiesFromElement Sets item state from a DOM element.
readXml Sets the item state from a DOM element.
receivers
rectWithFrame Returns the item’s rectangular bounds, including any bleed caused by the item’s frame.
redraw Triggers a redraw (update) of the item.
referencePoint Returns the reference point for positioning of the layout item.
refresh Refreshes the item, causing a recalculation of any property overrides and recalculation of its position and size.
refreshBackgroundColor Refresh item’s background color, considering data defined colors.
refreshBlendMode Refresh item’s blend mode, considering data defined blend mode.
refreshDataDefinedProperty Refreshes a data defined property for the item by reevaluating the property’s value and redrawing the item with this new value.
refreshFrame Refresh item’s frame, considering data defined colors and frame size.
refreshItemPosition Refreshes an item’s position by rechecking it against any possible overrides such as data defined positioning.
refreshItemRotation Refreshes an item’s rotation by rechecking it against any possible overrides such as data defined rotation.
refreshItemSize Refreshes an item’s size by rechecking it against any possible item fixed or minimum sizes.
refreshOpacity Refresh item’s opacity, considering data defined opacity.
requiresRasterization Returns true if the item is drawn in such a way that forces the whole layout to be rasterized when exporting to vector formats.
rotateItem Rotates the item by a specified angle in degrees clockwise around a specified reference point.
sceneEvent
sceneEventFilter
sender
senderSignalIndex
setBackgroundColor Sets the background color for this item.
setBackgroundEnabled Sets whether this item has a background drawn under it or not.
setBlendMode Sets the item’s composition blending mode.
setExcludeFromExports Sets whether the item should be excluded from layout exports and prints.
setFixedSize Sets a fixed size for the layout item, which prevents it from being freely resized.
setFrameEnabled Sets whether this item has a frame drawn around it or not.
setFrameJoinStyle Sets the join style used when drawing the item’s frame.
setFrameStrokeColor Sets the frame stroke color.
setFrameStrokeWidth Sets the frame stroke width.
setId Set the item’s id name.
setItemOpacity Sets the item’s opacity.
setItemRotation Sets the layout item’s rotation, in degrees clockwise.
setLocked Sets whether the item is locked, preventing mouse interactions with the item.
setMinimumSize Sets the minimum allowed size for the layout item.
setMoveContentPreviewOffset Sets temporary offset for the item, by a specified dx and dy in layout units.
setParentGroup Sets the item’s parent group.
setReferencePoint Sets the reference point for positioning of the layout item.
setSelected Sets whether the item should be selected.
setVisibility Sets whether the item is visible.
shouldDrawItem Returns whether the item should be drawn in the current context.
sizeWithUnits Returns the item’s current size, including units.
timerEvent
topLeftToReferencePoint Returns the position for the reference point of the item, if the top-left of the item was placed at the specified point.
type Returns a unique graphics item type identifier.
updateMicroFocus
uuid Returns the item identification string.
wheelEvent
writeObjectPropertiesToElement
writePropertiesToElement Stores item state within an XML DOM element.
writeXml Stores the item state in a DOM element.
zoomContent Zooms content of item.

Signals

frameChanged Emitted if the item’s frame style changes.
lockChanged Emitted if the item’s lock status changes.
rotationChanged Emitted on item rotation change.
sizePositionChanged Emitted when the item’s size or position changes.

Attributes

LowerLeft
LowerMiddle
LowerRight
Middle
MiddleLeft
MiddleRight
UndoArrowHeadFillColor
UndoArrowHeadStrokeColor
UndoArrowHeadWidth
UndoArrowStrokeWidth
UndoAtlasMargin
UndoBackgroundColor
UndoCustomCommand
UndoGridFramePenColor
UndoIncrementalMove
UndoIncrementalResize
UndoLabelFont
UndoLabelFontColor
UndoLabelMargin
UndoLabelText
UndoLegendBoxSpace
UndoLegendColumnCount
UndoLegendColumnSpace
UndoLegendFontColor
UndoLegendGroupFont
UndoLegendGroupSpace
UndoLegendIconSymbolSpace
UndoLegendItemFont
UndoLegendLayerFont
UndoLegendLayerSpace
UndoLegendLineSpacing
UndoLegendRasterStrokeColor
UndoLegendRasterStrokeWidth
UndoLegendSymbolHeight
UndoLegendSymbolSpace
UndoLegendSymbolWidth
UndoLegendText
UndoLegendTitleFont
UndoLegendTitleSpaceBottom
UndoLegendWmsLegendHeight
UndoLegendWmsLegendWidth
UndoMapAnnotationDistance
UndoMapGridAnnotationFontColor
UndoMapGridFrameFill1Color
UndoMapGridFrameFill2Color
UndoMapGridLineSymbol
UndoMapGridMarkerSymbol
UndoMapRotation
UndoNodeMove
UndoNone
UndoOpacity
UndoOverviewStyle
UndoPictureFillColor
UndoPictureNorthOffset
UndoPictureRotation
UndoPictureStrokeColor
UndoPictureStrokeWidth
UndoRotation
UndoScaleBarBoxContentSpace
UndoScaleBarFillColor
UndoScaleBarFillColor2
UndoScaleBarFontColor
UndoScaleBarHeight
UndoScaleBarLabelBarSize
UndoScaleBarLineWidth
UndoScaleBarMapUnitsSegment
UndoScaleBarSegmentSize
UndoScaleBarSegments
UndoScaleBarSegmentsLeft
UndoScaleBarStrokeColor
UndoScaleBarUnitText
UndoSetId
UndoShapeCornerRadius
UndoShapeStyle
UndoStrokeColor
UndoStrokeWidth
UndoZoomContent
UpperLeft
UpperMiddle
UpperRight
LowerLeft = 6
LowerMiddle = 7
LowerRight = 8
Middle = 4
MiddleLeft = 3
MiddleRight = 5
class ReferencePoint

Bases: int

UndoArrowHeadFillColor = 68
UndoArrowHeadStrokeColor = 69
UndoArrowHeadWidth = 67
UndoArrowStrokeWidth = 66
UndoAtlasMargin = 12
UndoBackgroundColor = 5
class UndoCommand

Bases: int

UndoCustomCommand = 70
UndoGridFramePenColor = 16
UndoIncrementalMove = 1
UndoIncrementalResize = 2
UndoLabelFont = 29
UndoLabelFontColor = 31
UndoLabelMargin = 30
UndoLabelText = 28
UndoLegendBoxSpace = 44
UndoLegendColumnCount = 33
UndoLegendColumnSpace = 45
UndoLegendFontColor = 43
UndoLegendGroupFont = 50
UndoLegendGroupSpace = 39
UndoLegendIconSymbolSpace = 42
UndoLegendItemFont = 52
UndoLegendLayerFont = 51
UndoLegendLayerSpace = 40
UndoLegendLineSpacing = 46
UndoLegendRasterStrokeColor = 48
UndoLegendRasterStrokeWidth = 47
UndoLegendSymbolHeight = 35
UndoLegendSymbolSpace = 41
UndoLegendSymbolWidth = 34
UndoLegendText = 32
UndoLegendTitleFont = 49
UndoLegendTitleSpaceBottom = 38
UndoLegendWmsLegendHeight = 37
UndoLegendWmsLegendWidth = 36
UndoMapAnnotationDistance = 19
UndoMapGridAnnotationFontColor = 20
UndoMapGridFrameFill1Color = 17
UndoMapGridFrameFill2Color = 18
UndoMapGridLineSymbol = 21
UndoMapGridMarkerSymbol = 22
UndoMapRotation = 13
UndoNodeMove = 11
UndoNone = -1
UndoOpacity = 6
UndoOverviewStyle = 15
UndoPictureFillColor = 24
UndoPictureNorthOffset = 27
UndoPictureRotation = 23
UndoPictureStrokeColor = 25
UndoPictureStrokeWidth = 26
UndoRotation = 8
UndoScaleBarBoxContentSpace = 65
UndoScaleBarFillColor = 59
UndoScaleBarFillColor2 = 60
UndoScaleBarFontColor = 58
UndoScaleBarHeight = 57
UndoScaleBarLabelBarSize = 64
UndoScaleBarLineWidth = 53
UndoScaleBarMapUnitsSegment = 63
UndoScaleBarSegmentSize = 54
UndoScaleBarSegments = 56
UndoScaleBarSegmentsLeft = 55
UndoScaleBarStrokeColor = 61
UndoScaleBarUnitText = 62
UndoSetId = 7
UndoShapeCornerRadius = 10
UndoShapeStyle = 9
UndoStrokeColor = 3
UndoStrokeWidth = 4
UndoZoomContent = 14
UpperLeft = 0
UpperMiddle = 1
UpperRight = 2
adjustPointForReferencePosition(self, point: Union[QPointF, QPoint], size: QSizeF, reference: QgsLayoutItem.ReferencePoint) → QPointF

Adjusts the specified point at which a reference position of the item sits and returns the top left corner of the item, if reference point were placed at the specified position.

applyDataDefinedSize(self, size: QgsLayoutSize) → QgsLayoutSize

Applies any present data defined size overrides to the specified layout size.

applyItemSizeConstraint(self, targetSize: QSizeF) → QSizeF

Applies any item-specific size constraint handling to a given targetSize in layout units. Subclasses can override this method if they need to apply advanced logic regarding item sizes, which cannot be covered by setFixedSize() or setMinimumSize(). Item size constraints are applied after fixed, minimum and data defined size constraints.

See also

setFixedSize()

See also

setMinimumSize()

attemptMove(self, point: QgsLayoutPoint, useReferencePoint: bool = True, includesFrame: bool = False, page: int = -1)

Attempts to move the item to a specified point.

If useReferencePoint is true, this method will respect the item’s reference point, in that the item will be moved so that its current reference point is placed at the specified target point.

If useReferencePoint is false, the item will be moved so that point falls at the top-left corner of the item.

If includesFrame is true, then the position specified by point represents the point at which to place the outside of the item’s frame.

If page is not left at the default -1 value, then the position specified by point refers to the relative position on the corresponding layout page (where a page of 0 represents the first page).

Note that the final position of the item may not match the specified target position, as data defined item position may override the specified value.

See also

attemptMoveBy()

See also

attemptResize()

See also

referencePoint()

attemptMoveBy(self, deltaX: float, deltaY: float)

Attempts to shift the item’s position by a specified deltaX and deltaY, in layout units.

Note that the final position of the item may not match the specified offsets, as data defined item position and size may override the specified value.

See also

attemptResize()

See also

attemptMove()

See also

referencePoint()

attemptResize(self, size: QgsLayoutSize, includesFrame: bool = False)

Attempts to resize the item to a specified target size. Note that the final size of the item may not match the specified target size, as items with a fixed or minimum size will place restrictions on the allowed item size. Data defined item size overrides will also override the specified target size.

If includesFrame is true, then the size specified by size includes the item’s frame.

See also

minimumSize()

See also

fixedSize()

See also

attemptMove()

See also

sizeWithUnits()

attemptSetSceneRect(self, rect: QRectF, includesFrame: bool = False)

Attempts to update the item’s position and size to match the passed rect in layout coordinates.

If includesFrame is true, then the position and size specified by rect represents the position and size at for the outside of the item’s frame.

Note that the final position and size of the item may not match the specified target rect, as data defined item position and size may override the specified value.

See also

attemptResize()

See also

attemptMove()

See also

referencePoint()

backgroundColor(self) → QColor

Returns the background color for this item. This is only used if hasBackground() returns true.

See also

hasBackground()

beginCommand(self, commandText: str, command: QgsLayoutItem.UndoCommand = QgsLayoutItem.UndoNone)

Starts new undo command for this item. The commandText should be a capitalized, imperative tense description (e.g. “Add Map Item”). If specified, multiple consecutive commands for this item with the same command will be collapsed into a single undo command in the layout history.

See also

endCommand()

See also

cancelCommand()

blendMode(self) → QPainter.CompositionMode

Returns the item’s composition blending mode.

See also

setBlendMode()

cancelCommand(self)

Cancels the current item command and discards it.

See also

beginCommand()

See also

endCommand()

childEvent()
cleanup(self)

Called just before a batch of items are deleted, allowing them to run cleanup tasks.

connectNotify()
containsAdvancedEffects(self) → bool

Returns true if the item contains contents with blend modes or transparency effects which can only be reproduced by rastering the item.

Subclasses should ensure that implemented overrides of this method also check the base class result.

contextMenuEvent()
createCommand(self, text: str, id: int, parent: QUndoCommand = None) → QgsAbstractLayoutUndoCommand
createExpressionContext(self) → QgsExpressionContext
customEvent()
disconnectNotify()
displayName(self) → str

Get item display name. This is the item’s id if set, and if not, a user-friendly string identifying item type.

See also

id()

See also

setId()

dragEnterEvent()
dragLeaveEvent()
dragMoveEvent()
draw(self, context: QgsLayoutItemRenderContext)

Draws the item’s contents using the specified item render context.

Note that the context’s painter has been scaled so that painter units are pixels. Use the QgsRenderContext methods to convert from millimeters or other units to the painter’s units.

drawBackground(self, context: QgsRenderContext)

Draws the background for the item.

drawDebugRect(self, painter: QPainter)

Draws a debugging rectangle of the item’s current bounds within the specified painter.

Parameters:painter – destination QPainter
drawFrame(self, context: QgsRenderContext)

Draws the frame around the item.

dropEvent()
endCommand(self)

Completes the current item command and push it onto the layout’s undo stack.

See also

beginCommand()

See also

cancelCommand()

estimatedFrameBleed(self) → float

Returns the estimated amount the item’s frame bleeds outside the item’s actual rectangle. For instance, if the item has a 2mm frame stroke, then 1mm of this frame is drawn outside the item’s rect. In this case the return value will be 1.0.

Returned values are in layout units.

See also

rectWithFrame()

excludeFromExports(self) → bool

Returns whether the item should be excluded from layout exports and prints.

finalizeRestoreFromXml(self)

Called after all pending items have been restored from XML. Items can use this method to run steps which must take place after all items have been restored to the layout, such as connecting to signals emitted by other items, which may not have existed in the layout at the time readXml() was called. E.g. a scalebar can use this to connect to its linked map item after restoration from XML.

See also

readXml()

fixedSize(self) → QgsLayoutSize

Returns the fixed size of the item, if applicable, or an empty size if item can be freely resized.

See also

setFixedSize()

See also

minimumSize()

focusInEvent()
focusOutEvent()
frameChanged

Emitted if the item’s frame style changes. [signal]

frameEnabled(self) → bool

Returns true if the item includes a frame.

See also

frameJoinStyle()

frameJoinStyle(self) → Qt.PenJoinStyle

Returns the join style used for drawing the item’s frame.

See also

frameEnabled()

frameStrokeColor(self) → QColor

Returns the frame’s stroke color. This is only used if frameEnabled() returns true.

See also

frameEnabled()

See also

frameJoinStyle()

frameStrokeWidth(self) → QgsLayoutMeasurement

Returns the frame’s stroke width. This is only used if frameEnabled() returns true.

See also

frameEnabled()

See also

frameJoinStyle()

hasBackground(self) → bool

Returns true if the item has a background.

hoverEnterEvent()
hoverLeaveEvent()
hoverMoveEvent()
icon(self) → QIcon

Returns the item’s icon.

id(self) → str

Returns the item’s ID name. This is not necessarily unique, and duplicate ID names may exist for a layout.

See also

setId()

See also

uuid()

inputMethodEvent()
inputMethodQuery()
invalidateCache(self)

Forces a deferred update of any cached image the item uses.

isGroupMember(self) → bool

Returns true if the item is part of a QgsLayoutItemGroup group.

See also

parentGroup()

See also

setParentGroup()

isLocked(self) → bool

Returns true if the item is locked, and cannot be interacted with using the mouse.

See also

setLocked()

See also

lockChanged()

isSignalConnected()
itemChange()
itemOpacity(self) → float

Returns the item’s opacity. This method should be used instead of QGraphicsItem.opacity() as any data defined overrides will be respected.

Returns:opacity as double between 1.0 (opaque) and 0 (transparent).

See also

setItemOpacity()

itemRotation(self) → float

Returns the current rotation for the item, in degrees clockwise.

Note that this method will always return the user-set rotation for the item, which may differ from the current item rotation (if data defined rotation settings are present). Use QGraphicsItem.rotation() to obtain the current item rotation.

keyPressEvent()
keyReleaseEvent()
lockChanged

Emitted if the item’s lock status changes.

See also

isLocked()

See also

setLocked() [signal]

minimumSize(self) → QgsLayoutSize

Returns the minimum allowed size of the item, if applicable, or an empty size if item can be freely resized.

See also

setMinimumSize()

See also

fixedSize()

mouseDoubleClickEvent()
mouseMoveEvent()
mousePressEvent()
mouseReleaseEvent()
moveContent(self, dx: float, dy: float)

Moves the content of the item, by a specified dx and dy in layout units. The default implementation has no effect.

See also

zoomContent()

numberExportLayers(self) → int

Returns the number of layers that this item requires for exporting during layered exports (e.g. SVG). Returns 0 if this item is to be placed on the same layer as the previous item, 1 if it should be placed on its own layer, and >1 if it requires multiple export layers.

Items which require multiply layers should check QgsLayoutContext.currentExportLayer() during their rendering to determine which layer should be drawn.

page(self) → int

Returns the page the item is currently on, with the first page returning 0.

See also

pagePos()

pagePos(self) → QPointF

Returns the item’s position (in layout units) relative to the top left corner of its current page.

See also

page()

pagePositionWithUnits(self) → QgsLayoutPoint

Returns the item’s position (in item units) relative to the top left corner of its current page.

See also

page()

See also

pagePos()

paint(self, painter: QPainter, itemStyle: QStyleOptionGraphicsItem, pWidget: QWidget)

Handles preparing a paint surface for the layout item and painting the item’s content. Derived classes must not override this method, but instead implement the pure virtual method QgsLayoutItem.draw.

parentGroup(self) → QgsLayoutItemGroup

Returns the item’s parent group, if the item is part of a QgsLayoutItemGroup group.

See also

isGroupMember()

See also

setParentGroup()

positionAtReferencePoint(self, reference: QgsLayoutItem.ReferencePoint) → QPointF

Returns the current position (in layout units) of a reference point for the item.

positionWithUnits(self) → QgsLayoutPoint

Returns the item’s current position, including units. The position returned is the position of the item’s reference point, which may not necessarily be the top left corner of the item.

See also

attemptMove()

See also

referencePoint()

See also

sizeWithUnits()

prepareGeometryChange()
readObjectPropertiesFromElement()
readPropertiesFromElement(self, element: QDomElement, document: QDomDocument, context: QgsReadWriteContext) → bool

Sets item state from a DOM element.

Parameters:
  • element – is the DOM element for the item
  • document – DOM document
  • context – read write context

Note that item subclasses should not rely on all other items being present in the layout at the time this method is called. Instead, any connections and links to other items must be made in the finalizeRestoreFromXml() method. E.g. when restoring a scalebar, the connection to the linked map’s signals should be implemented in finalizeRestoreFromXml(), not readPropertiesFromElement().

See also

readXml()

readXml(self, itemElement: QDomElement, document: QDomDocument, context: QgsReadWriteContext) → bool

Sets the item state from a DOM element.

Parameters:
  • itemElement – is the DOM node corresponding to item (e.g. ‘LayoutItem’ element)
  • document – DOM document
  • context – read write context

Note that item subclasses should not rely on all other items being present in the layout at the time this method is called. Instead, any connections and links to other items must be made in the finalizeRestoreFromXml() method. E.g. when restoring a scalebar, the connection to the linked map’s signals should be implemented in finalizeRestoreFromXml(), not readXml().

See also

writeXml()

receivers()
rectWithFrame(self) → QRectF

Returns the item’s rectangular bounds, including any bleed caused by the item’s frame. The bounds are returned in the item’s coordinate system (see Qt’s QGraphicsItem docs for more details about QGraphicsItem coordinate systems). The results differ from Qt’s rect() function, as rect() makes no allowances for the portion of outlines which are drawn outside of the item.

redraw(self)

Triggers a redraw (update) of the item.

referencePoint(self) → QgsLayoutItem.ReferencePoint

Returns the reference point for positioning of the layout item. This point is also fixed during resizing of the item, and any size changes will be performed so that the position of the reference point within the layout remains unchanged.

refresh(self)

Refreshes the item, causing a recalculation of any property overrides and recalculation of its position and size.

refreshBackgroundColor(self, updateItem: bool = True)

Refresh item’s background color, considering data defined colors. If updateItem is set to false, the item will not be automatically updated after the frame color is set and a later call to update() must be made.

refreshBlendMode(self)

Refresh item’s blend mode, considering data defined blend mode.

refreshDataDefinedProperty(self, property: QgsLayoutObject.DataDefinedProperty = QgsLayoutObject.AllProperties)

Refreshes a data defined property for the item by reevaluating the property’s value and redrawing the item with this new value. If property is set to QgsLayoutObject.AllProperties then all data defined properties for the item will be refreshed.

refreshFrame(self, updateItem: bool = True)

Refresh item’s frame, considering data defined colors and frame size. If updateItem is set to false, the item will not be automatically updated after the frame is set and a later call to update() must be made.

refreshItemPosition(self)

Refreshes an item’s position by rechecking it against any possible overrides such as data defined positioning.

refreshItemRotation(self, origin: Union[QPointF, QPoint] = None)

Refreshes an item’s rotation by rechecking it against any possible overrides such as data defined rotation.

The optional origin point specifies the origin (in item coordinates) around which the rotation should be applied.

refreshItemSize(self)

Refreshes an item’s size by rechecking it against any possible item fixed or minimum sizes.

See also

setFixedSize()

See also

setMinimumSize()

refreshOpacity(self, updateItem: bool = True)

Refresh item’s opacity, considering data defined opacity. If updateItem is set to false the item will not be automatically updated after the opacity is set and a later call to update() must be made.

requiresRasterization(self) → bool

Returns true if the item is drawn in such a way that forces the whole layout to be rasterized when exporting to vector formats.

rotateItem(self, angle: float, transformOrigin: Union[QPointF, QPoint])

Rotates the item by a specified angle in degrees clockwise around a specified reference point.

See also

itemRotation()

rotationChanged

Emitted on item rotation change. [signal]

sceneEvent()
sceneEventFilter()
sender()
senderSignalIndex()
setBackgroundColor(self, color: Union[QColor, Qt.GlobalColor])

Sets the background color for this item.

setBackgroundEnabled(self, drawBackground: bool)

Sets whether this item has a background drawn under it or not.

See also

hasBackground()

setBlendMode(self, mode: QPainter.CompositionMode)

Sets the item’s composition blending mode.

See also

blendMode()

setExcludeFromExports(self, exclude: bool)

Sets whether the item should be excluded from layout exports and prints.

setFixedSize(self, size: QgsLayoutSize)

Sets a fixed size for the layout item, which prevents it from being freely resized. Set an empty size if item can be freely resized.

See also

fixedSize()

See also

setMinimumSize()

setFrameEnabled(self, drawFrame: bool)

Sets whether this item has a frame drawn around it or not.

See also

frameEnabled()

setFrameJoinStyle(self, style: Qt.PenJoinStyle)

Sets the join style used when drawing the item’s frame.

See also

frameJoinStyle()

setFrameStrokeColor(self, color: Union[QColor, Qt.GlobalColor])

Sets the frame stroke color.

setFrameStrokeWidth(self, width: QgsLayoutMeasurement)

Sets the frame stroke width.

setId(self, id: str)

Set the item’s id name. This is not necessarily unique, and duplicate ID names may exist for a layout.

See also

id()

See also

uuid()

setItemOpacity(self, opacity: float)

Sets the item’s opacity. This method should be used instead of QGraphicsItem.setOpacity() as any data defined overrides will be respected.

Parameters:opacity – double between 1.0 (opaque) and 0 (transparent).

See also

itemOpacity()

setItemRotation(self, rotation: float, adjustPosition: bool = True)

Sets the layout item’s rotation, in degrees clockwise.

If adjustPosition is true, then this rotation occurs around the center of the item. If adjustPosition is false, rotation occurs around the item origin.

See also

itemRotation()

See also

rotateItem()

setLocked(self, locked: bool)

Sets whether the item is locked, preventing mouse interactions with the item.

See also

isLocked()

See also

lockChanged()

setMinimumSize(self, size: QgsLayoutSize)

Sets the minimum allowed size for the layout item. Set an empty size if item can be freely resized.

See also

minimumSize()

See also

setFixedSize()

setMoveContentPreviewOffset(self, dx: float, dy: float)

Sets temporary offset for the item, by a specified dx and dy in layout units. This is useful for live updates when moving item content in a QgsLayoutView. The default implementation has no effect.

See also

moveContent()

setParentGroup(self, group: QgsLayoutItemGroup)

Sets the item’s parent group.

See also

isGroupMember()

See also

parentGroup()

setReferencePoint(self, point: QgsLayoutItem.ReferencePoint)

Sets the reference point for positioning of the layout item. This point is also fixed during resizing of the item, and any size changes will be performed so that the position of the reference point within the layout remains unchanged.

See also

referencePoint()

setSelected(self, selected: bool)

Sets whether the item should be selected.

setVisibility(self, visible: bool)

Sets whether the item is visible.

Note

QGraphicsItem.setVisible should not be called directly on a QgsLayoutItem, as some item types (e.g., groups) need to override the visibility toggle.

shouldDrawItem(self) → bool

Returns whether the item should be drawn in the current context.

sizePositionChanged

Emitted when the item’s size or position changes. [signal]

sizeWithUnits(self) → QgsLayoutSize

Returns the item’s current size, including units.

See also

attemptResize()

timerEvent()
topLeftToReferencePoint(self, point: QgsLayoutPoint) → QgsLayoutPoint

Returns the position for the reference point of the item, if the top-left of the item was placed at the specified point.

type(self) → int

Returns a unique graphics item type identifier.

Plugin based subclasses should return an identifier greater than QgsLayoutItemRegistry.PluginItem.

updateMicroFocus()
uuid(self) → str

Returns the item identification string. This is a unique random string set for the item upon creation.

Note

There is no corresponding setter for the uuid - it’s created automatically.

See also

id()

See also

setId()

wheelEvent()
writeObjectPropertiesToElement()
writePropertiesToElement(self, element: QDomElement, document: QDomDocument, context: QgsReadWriteContext) → bool

Stores item state within an XML DOM element.

Parameters:
  • element – is the DOM element to store the item’s properties in
  • document – DOM document
  • context – read write context

See also

writeXml()

writeXml(self, parentElement: QDomElement, document: QDomDocument, context: QgsReadWriteContext) → bool

Stores the item state in a DOM element.

Parameters:
  • parentElement – parent DOM element (e.g. ‘Layout’ element)
  • document – DOM document
  • context – read write context

See also

readXml()

zoomContent(self, factor: float, point: Union[QPointF, QPoint])

Zooms content of item. Does nothing by default.

Parameters:
  • factor – zoom factor, where > 1 results in a zoom in and < 1 results in a zoom out
  • point – item point for zoom center

See also

moveContent()