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Learn how to update fields dynamically in a `multiple window setup` using PySimpleGUI to enhance user experience in your applications.
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Dynamically Updating an Element in a Multiple Window Setup with PySimpleGUI

Managing user input in a graphical user interface (GUI) often involves dealing with multiple windows. In scenarios where updates in one window should reflect changes in another, developers may face specific challenges. This post addresses a common issue encountered while working with PySimpleGUI: dynamically updating an element in a settings window when using a main application window in a multiple window setup.

The Challenge: Updating Fields Dynamically

Imagine a scenario where you have a main application window and a settings window. You want users to be able to autofill a field in the settings window based on their selection in the main window. However, many developers encounter a problem where using window.update affects the main window rather than the settings window. This can lead to confusion and hinder user experience.

The Initial Code Structure

The code structure you're working with might look something like this:

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As observed, users click the 'Autofill' button, but the update function targets the wrong window. This post will guide you through the solution for properly managing updates in different windows.

A Solution: Separate Event Loops for Each Window

The key to managing dynamic updates in multiple windows is to handle each window's events separately with their own event loops. This simplifies the process and avoids conflict between windows.

Example Code Implementation

Here’s a revised approach that directs updates to the correct window, using separate event loops for both the main and settings windows:

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Key Adjustments in the Code

Separate Functionality: Each window has its own popup function, allowing independent event handling.

Modal Behavior: The settings window is created as a modal, so it pauses the main window until it is closed.

Using Return Values: Store information from the settings window once it closes, ensuring the main window refreshes only when necessary.

Conclusion

By structuring your PySimpleGUI application to maintain separate event loops for each window, you can effectively manage dynamic updates without conflict. This approach ensures that user-friendly interactions are preserved and allows you to enhance the overall usability of your GUI applications.

If you’re facing challenges in dynamically updating elements across multiple windows, give this structured approach a try! It may streamline your development process and improve your application's responsiveness. Happy coding!