Pad4Note : A Simple Notepad Clone in Qt and C++

Pad4Note is a simple notepad application built using Qt and C++ with essential text editing functions. It provides a user-friendly interface to create, edit, and save text files with basic editing options.

Features

• New File: Create a new file to start typing.
• Open: Open an existing text file.
• Save: Save the current file.
• Save As: Save the current file with a new name.
• Exit: Close the application.
• Cut: Cut selected text to clipboard.
• Copy: Copy selected text to clipboard.
• Paste: Paste text from clipboard.
• Undo: Undo the last action.
• Redo: Redo the last undone action.

Technologies Used

• Qt: Cross-platform UI framework for designing the application interface.
• C++: Programming language used for implementing the logic and functionalities.

Installation

Prerequisites

Before running Pad4Note, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• C++ Compiler (e.g., GCC for Linux or MSVC for Windows)

Steps to Run

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/Rachit2912/pad4note.git

2. move to project directory :

cd pad4note

3. Running the Application You can choose one of the following methods to run the application:

Method 1: Using Qt Creator (Recommended for All Platforms)

Open the project in Qt Creator. Build and run the project using the Qt Creator build tools.

Method 2: Running the Executable (Windows Only)

Navigate to the /build/Release/release directory. Open the Pad4Note.exe file to run the application.

Method 3: Using the Installer (Windows Only)

Navigate to the /rsrc directory. Run the Pad4Note.exe installer file to install and run the application.

Acknowledgments

Qt Documentation: For the great framework and community support.
C++ Standard Library: For the tools and functionalities that made development smoother.