Shachar Shemesh wrote: > I have created a custom View class. I would now like to be able to > create instances for it from other applications, so that they will use > it as if it's one of the built in classes. In other words, I want to > create the dalvik equivalent of a shared object. I want other > applications to be able to write "import my.domain.and.class.name;". If > I can even make them write it in the Layout resource file, even better. > > What is the best way to go about doing it?
Step #1: Set up a separate project for your reusable component, perhaps with a sample or demo application. Step #2: Create an API for your reusable component that accepts all resources as parameters, since resources are tied to the APK. Step #3: Create an Ant task, Eclipse...ummm...thingamajig, or shell script/batch file to create a JAR file with just your compiled classes. Step #4: Distribute the JAR file, or upload the whole thing to github. You can take a look at some of my CWAC components for examples of this process: https://github.com/commonsguy -- Mark Murphy (a Commons Guy) http://commonsware.com | http://twitter.com/commonsguy _Beginning Android_ from Apress Now Available! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Beginners" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-beginners?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
