How to convert TBuf to QString

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This code snippet demonstrates how to convert a Symbian TBuf descriptor to a Qt QString. For information about converting other descriptor types see Using Qt and Symbian C++ Together#Converting a Descriptor to a QString.

Tested with

SDK: Qt SDK 1.1.3

Devices(s): Emulator

Compatibility

Platform(s): S60 3rd Edition FP1, S60 3rd Edition FP2, S60 5th Edition

Platform Security

Signing Required: Self-Signed

Capabilities: None

Article

Keywords: QString,TBuf

Created: kamaljaiswal (17 Jan 2009)

Last edited: hamishwillee (11 Oct 2012)

TBuf to QString

_LIT(KMsg,"Hello");
TBuf<10> buf(KMsg);
QString qString((QChar*)buf.Ptr(),buf.Length());

QString text = "Some text";
TPtrC16 textPtr(reinterpret_cast<const TUint16*>(text.utf16()));

or

QString text = "Some text";
TBuf<KBufLength> buffer(text.utf16());