Qt Creator not showing .ui changes when run

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I cannot make a simple change in the UI and then see it when I run. I've tried adding a dummy label and push button. No matter how much I edit the MainWindow.ui file, I can not get the UI to change. The ui_MainWindow.h file also does not change. It seems like whatever is supposed to generate that file is not being run.

I've tried cleaning before I run. I've tried unchecking the 'Shadow build' option under Projects >> Build & Run >> General >> Shadow build checkbox and then restarting Qt Creator. I've tried restarting my PC and then testing. That damn ui_xxx file will not update!

Host OS: Windows 7, 64b Qt Creator version: 3.0.1 based on QT 5.2.1 (MSVC 2010, 32 bit), built on Jan 31 2014

Answer 1

One reason for this buggy behavior is the Shadow build checkbox is enabled. Click on the "Project" icon in the Qt creator, under Build-> General, uncheck Shadow build. Rebuild again and run.