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Qt 5.8.0 Reference Documentation

Creating QDoc Configuration Files

# Getting Started with QDoc

Qt uses QDoc to generate its documentation set into HTML and DITA XML formats. QDoc uses a set of configuration files to generate documentation from QDoc comments. The comments have types called topics that determine whether a comment is a class documentation or a property documentation. A comment may also have mark up to enhance the layout and formatting of the final output.

There are three essential materials for generating documentation with qdoc:

- `QDoc` binary
- `qdocconf` configuration files
- `Documentation` in `C++`, `QML`, and `.qdoc` files

This section intends to cover the basic necessities for creating a documentation set. Additionally, the guide presents special considerations and options to documenting non-C++ API documentation as well as QML documentation. Finally, the guide will provide a sample project documentation and an example of a QML type documentation.

For specific QDoc information, consult the QDoc Manual.

## Chapters

1. Creating QDoc Configuration Files
2. Writing Documentation
3. Categories of Documentation
   - C++ Documentation Style
   - QML Documentation Style
4. QML Documentation Example

Creating QDoc Configuration Files