Makepad Reference
PassedA comprehensive reference guide for Makepad UI framework developers. It provides troubleshooting solutions for common compilation errors, runtime issues, borrow checker conflicts, and shader problems, along with code quality guidelines that respect Makepad-specific patterns that should not be refactored.
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This category provides reference materials for debugging, code quality, and advanced layout patterns.
Quick Navigation
| Topic | File | Use When | |-------|------|----------| | API Documentation | Official docs index, quick API reference | Finding detailed API info | | Troubleshooting | Common errors and fixes | Build fails, runtime errors | | Code Quality | Makepad-aware refactoring | Simplifying code safely | | Adaptive Layout | Desktop/mobile responsive | Cross-platform layouts |
Common Issues Quick Reference
| Error | Quick Fix |
|-------|-----------|
| no matching field: font | Use text_style: <THEME_FONT_*>{} |
| Color parse error (ends in e) | Change last digit (e.g., #14141e → #14141f) |
| set_text missing argument | Add cx as first argument |
| UI not updating | Call redraw(cx) after changes |
| Widget not found | Check ID spelling, use ids!() for paths |
Debug Tips
# Run with line info for better error messages
MAKEPAD=lines cargo +nightly run
// Add logging
log!("Value: {:?}", my_value);
log!("State: {} / {}", self.counter, self.is_loading);
Resources
- Makepad Official Docs - Obsidian-based documentation
- Makepad Repository
- Robrix - Production reference
- Moly - Production reference