How do I retrieve the system icon for a file in python or qt?

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  •  01-07-2022
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Question

I have the path to a file/folder. How can I get the icon image in the system for this file/folder? I'm writing a customized file browse model for a QTreeView and would like to display the icon like what the QFileSystemModel does.

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Solution

AFAIK QFileSystemModel relies on QFileIconProvider to get the correct icon. You can do the same in your implementation by using the icon (const QFileInfo &info) method. This may work or not depending on the Desktop Environment you use.

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