Mark Murphy wrote: > 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. > > Totally confused.
I actually came across the "PlatformLibrary" sample and readme, as well as a lot of googling while waiting for the moderator to approve my first email to the list. I came up with "you need to place the JAR with a classes.dex in /system/framework and /etc/permissions" solution, which pretty much requires you to compile inside the android source tree. Now you are telling me I need to compile it completely outside the source tree. Like I said - confused. Once the JAR is created, how do I link an application with it? How do I make sure it has access to the code during run time? A regular JAR has .class files, which need translation before they can run on Dalvik. > You can take a look at some of my CWAC components for examples of this > process: > > https://github.com/commonsguy > > Thanks, Shachar -- Shachar Shemesh Lingnu Open Source Consulting Ltd. http://www.lingnu.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
