graphic_field_item_class.py

try:
    from PyQt4.QtGui import QPixmap, QGraphicsPixmapItem, QGraphicsItem, QMenu
except:
    from PyQt5.QtGui import QPixmap
    from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QGraphicsPixmapItem, QGraphicsItem, QMenu

class FieldItemGraphicsPixmapItem(QGraphicsPixmapItem):
    """this class provides a pixmap item with a preset image for the item"""

    #constructor
    def __init__(self, graphics_list):
        super().__init__()
        self.available_graphics = graphics_list
        self.current_graphic = QPixmap(self.available_graphics[0])
        self.setPixmap(self.current_graphic.scaledToWidth(25,1))
        self.setFlag(QGraphicsItem.ItemIsMovable) #allow us to move the graphic in the scene

    def update_status(self):
        pass