Yes, I did take into account the fact of the different resolutions... On the other hand, I am using several Images for my GUI, so I will be obbliged to use several resolutions anyways to keep the GUI looking good... So in the end my question still stands : is it even possible to get a Image-based Gradient not to look like a shutter (with horizontal lines) from the 80's ???
On 29 jan, 17:23, Robert Nekic <[email protected]> wrote: > In that case, you are probably stuck creating multiple versions of > your image based on resolution and screen density and placing them in > specific resource folders. Have you looked at the documentation > regarding "Resource directory qualifiers for screen size and density"? > > http://developer.android.com/intl/fr/guide/practices/screens_support.... > > Personally, I opted for using simpler gradients via the drawables > instead of lugging around multiple copies of an image in various > resolutions in my apk. > > On Jan 29, 4:47 am, MobDev <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I'd like to use Images (so this image does include a gradient but also > > several other elements like pre-rendered text but also a complex mix > > of vertical and radial gradients) so using only LinearGradient or > > RadialGradient wont work... > > I am just astounded by the fact that such an png-image (with gradient) > > doesnt show correctly on a "state-of-the-art" device and platform... > > so are there any other options ? I've tried the dither:"true" > > parameter but that simply doesnt work at all... > > > On 27 jan, 19:02, Robert Nekic <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Check out LinearGradient and RadialGradient. You can define gradient > > > drawables directly instead of using a PNG for that. The result is a > > > much nicer, consistent gradient. Use that for the RelativeLayout's > > > background and layer images on top of it within the RelativeLayout. > > > >http://developer.android.com/intl/fr/reference/android/graphics/Linea... > > > > On Jan 27, 11:24 am, MobDev <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Hi, > > > > I am using a RelativeLayout and I'd like to use a PNG Image as a > > > > Background... > > > > So I have created a nice background Image with some text and a very > > > > very nice gradient, with my devices screen size (320x480)... > > > > Afterwards I set this drawable resource as background parameter of the > > > > RelativeLayout (which btw is the root-element of my Views tree)... > > > > Result : gradient gets all messed up, I only see horizontal lines of > > > > different colors mimicking the actual gradient... > > > > I have tried changing the PNG Image from 24 bit to 32 bit but that > > > > doesn't make any difference... > > > > Also I am pretty sure the screen itself can show nice gradients > > > > because the standard background's of Android's Home screen look > > > > magnificent ! > > > > Any Idea on what's happening here and how to solve this ? > > > > Thanks in advance... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Beginners" group. NEW! Try asking and tagging your question on Stack Overflow at http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/android 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
