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````{tab} Overview
The [`SpinnerWidget`](/api_reference/_autosummary/bec_widgets.utility.spinner.spinner.SpinnerWidget) is a simple and versatile widget designed to indicate loading or movement within an application. It is commonly used to show that a device is in motion or that an operation is ongoing. The `SpinnerWidget` can be easily integrated into your GUI application either through direct code instantiation or by using `QtDesigner`.
The [`SpinnerWidget`](/api_reference/_autosummary/bec_widgets.utility.spinner.spinner.SpinnerWidget) is a simple and versatile widget designed to indicate loading or movement within an application. It is commonly used to show that a device is in motion or that an operation is ongoing. The `SpinnerWidget` can be easily integrated into your GUI application either through direct code instantiation or by using `BEC Designer`.
## Key Features:
- **Loading Indicator**: Provides a visual indication of ongoing operations or device movement.
- **Smooth Animation**: Features a smooth, continuous spinning animation to catch the user's attention.
- **Easy Integration**: Can be added directly in code or through `QtDesigner`, making it adaptable to various use cases.
- **Easy Integration**: Can be added directly in code or through `BEC Designer`, making it adaptable to various use cases.
- **Customizable Appearance**: Automatically adapts to the application's theme, ensuring visual consistency.
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````{tab} Examples
The `SpinnerWidget` can be embedded within a GUI application through direct code instantiation or by using `QtDesigner`. Below are examples demonstrating how to create and use the `SpinnerWidget`.
The `SpinnerWidget` can be embedded within a GUI application through direct code instantiation or by using `BEC Designer`. Below are examples demonstrating how to create and use the `SpinnerWidget`.
## Example 1 - Creating a Spinner Widget in Code
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spinner.stop()
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## Example 3 - Integrating the Spinner Widget in QtDesigner
## Example 3 - Integrating the Spinner Widget in BEC Designer
The `SpinnerWidget` can be added to your GUI layout using `QtDesigner`. Once added, you can assign the spinner to an attribute of your application, and then control the spinner using the `start` and `stop` methods, similar to the code examples above.
The `SpinnerWidget` can be added to your GUI layout using `BEC Designer`. Once added, you can assign the spinner to an attribute of your application, and then control the spinner using the `start` and `stop` methods, similar to the code examples above.
```python
# Example: Start the spinner in a QtDesigner-based application
# Example: Start the spinner in a BEC Designer-based application
self.spinner_widget.start()
# Example: Stop the spinner in a QtDesigner-based application
# Example: Stop the spinner in a BEC Designer-based application
self.spinner_widget.stop()
```