How to copy qt source files to my project and let them compile pass?

Question

In my project, I use QWizard and QWizardPages, but at last I found these classes have too much restrict, and I want to modify their source code. But I think it's not a good idea to directly modify qt source, but copy them to my project folder and rename the class names. Is their somebody do the same thing before? I can't compile the files successfully, it seems qMywizard.cpp include the generated moc file of qMywizard.h at the end, and the moc file can't be compile without the QMyWizardPrivate definition. I'm also afraid that many macros can't be recognized when files change location. Can anyone give me some advice?

Answer 1

Qt source is in git. Clone it, make a branch, write your modifications there and compile it with their build system. Also, make sure to understand and follow the license obligations on modifications (especially if you are using the LGPL).