I also tried to change my targetSdk value to "7" and it made no difference, without a root "layout" default layout.xml file, the app crashes - it doesn't load the layout-normal-hdpi layout.xml file for some reason.
How frustrating this layout stuff is! -niko On Sep 14, 10:12 pm, niko20 <[email protected]> wrote: > Just wanted to give a bit more info > > I also have a layout.xml file in the default "layout" directory. > > In my code the main activity uses this line: > > setContentView(R.layout.main); > > If I delete the layout.xml from the default layout directory I get a > force close on startup. > > So does this line of code interfere with android's layout loading or > something , overriding it? > > -niko > > On Sep 14, 9:40 pm, niko20 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hi, > > > I'm trying to understand the layout engine for different screen sizes > > and densities, to look into adding support for tablets in my apps. > > > I was under the impression that you could also have different layouts > > based on screen density as well in android, and it would select the > > appropriate one. > > > I have the following: > > > a layout-normal-mdpi directory with a layout.xml file. > > a layout-normal-hdpi directory with a layout xml file with a different > > layout for high density screens. > > > In my application manifest I have min SDK as 3, target SDK as 5. I > > have a supports-screens element and declare the following: > > > android:largeScreens="true" android:anyDensity="true" > > > I'm compiling against Android 2.2 library. > > > However, when I run an AVD that is in WVGA854 mode with a lcd.density > > of 240, android isn't using my hdpi layout, it still uses my mdpi > > layout. I don't know why and need help! > > > Thanks! > > > -niko -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" 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-developers?hl=en
