Mariano Kamp wrote: > I would like to write a widget that emulates the look of an application > launcher shortcut. In particular I want the white font label on a black, > semi-transparent background. As it should look the same as the launcher > shortcut I wouldn't like too much to imitate the actual look, but to > re-use/copy it. Any idea where I can get that? > > I checked the launcher app and found application-boxed.xml, but it > doesn't seem to do what I want and I am probably way off anyway. > > Any ideas? > > Btw. I know that this is like a shortcut, but on a shortcut I cannot > render the number of unread items.
Bear in mind that there is no universal look for an "application launcher shortcut". There is the stock Android one, the HTC Sense one, the MOTOBLUR one, the ones for alternative home screens, etc. -- Mark Murphy (a Commons Guy) http://commonsware.com | http://twitter.com/commonsguy Warescription: Three Android Books, Plus Updates, One Low Price! -- 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

