KWGT Tutorial: Digital and Analog Clock
How to Create a Digital and Analog Clock Widget in K
Introduction to the Widget Creation
- The video introduces the process of creating both digital and analog clock widgets using the K app, with a preview of the final product.
- The presenter mentions that this method can also be applied in KL WP, but focuses on K for this tutorial.
Creating a Digital Clock Widget
- To start, users need to tap and hold on the home screen to add a 2x2 widget.
- A progress bar is added as part of the digital clock design; it is set to display minutes and styled circularly with adjusted dimensions.
- Text displaying the current time is added, with adjustments made to remove unnecessary leading zeros for clarity before saving.
Transitioning to an Analog Clock Widget
- A new widget is created for the analog clock by adding a circle shape as its outline, adjusting size and stroke width accordingly.
- The hour hand is constructed using a rectangle shape; its dimensions are modified for proper visual representation within the clock face.
Finalizing Clock Hands
- The hour hand's position is fine-tuned so that half of it appears above and half below the center point of the circle.
- A copy of the hour hand is made for creating a minute hand; adjustments are made to distinguish between them visually while ensuring accurate time representation.
Conclusion: Displaying Both Clocks