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The previous example had only one view. In applications with several views, you can attach a different menu to each view and add only the options that are relevant to the displayed view.
The previous example had only one view. In applications with several views, you can attach a different menu to each view and add only the options that are relevant to the displayed view.
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The function <code>hildon_window_set_app_menu()</code>allows to set a menu to a <code>HildonWindow</code> and its descendant <code>HildonStackableWindow</code> widget.
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The function <code>hildon_window_set_app_menu()</code>allows to set a menu to a <code>HildonWindow</code> and its descendant HildonStackableWindow widget.
<source lang="python">
<source lang="python">
     window.set_app_menu(menu)
     window.set_app_menu(menu)
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Avoid using context menus, because they are a hidden and inconvenient way of interacting with the UI. Use <code>HildonAppMenu</code>s instead.
Avoid using context menus, because they are a hidden and inconvenient way of interacting with the UI. Use <code>HildonAppMenu</code>s instead.
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To create a <code>GtkMenu</code> in a Hildon application, use the following function instead of <code>gtk_menu_new()</code>:
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To create a GtkMenu in a Hildon application, use the following function instead of <code>gtk_menu_new()</code>:
<source lang="python">
<source lang="python">
     gtk.Menu()
     gtk.Menu()
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</source>
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This function creates a <code>GtkMenu</code> that allows Hildon-specific styling.
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This function creates a <code>GtkMenu</code> that allows Hildon specific styling.
When you use a <code>GtkMenu</code> in your Hildon application, consider how many menu items you are going to use, because screen space is limited. Also consider the fact that in the interests of keeping the UI clear, submenus are not allowed.
When you use a <code>GtkMenu</code> in your Hildon application, consider how many menu items you are going to use, because screen space is limited. Also consider the fact that in the interests of keeping the UI clear, submenus are not allowed.
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