Defining an XML vertical line drawable
by Caspa » Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:09:09 GMT
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Hello,
I'm trying to figure out how to define a verical line (1px thick) to
be used as a drawable.
to make a horizontal one, it's pretty straightforward:
<shape xmlns:android=" http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" ;
android:shape="line">
<stroke android:width="1dp" android:color="#0000FF"/>
<size android:height="50dp" />
</shape>
The question is, how to make this line vertical?
Yes, there are workarounds, such as drawing a rectangle shape 1px
thick, but that complicates the drawable xml, if it consists of
multiple <item> elements.
Anyone had any chance with this?
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Defining an XML vertical line drawable
by patbenatar » Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:37:55 GMT
You could use a 1x1 Nine-Patch PNG....
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Defining an XML vertical line drawable
by Caspa » Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:49:39 GMT
Thanks for the suggestion patbenatar!
I'm aware I could go for a 1px png drawable or draw the vertical line
as a View etc.
However since there is a "line" shape, I assume there is a way of
drawing it vertically, or at least there SHOULD be.
Can anyone confirm this being possible / not possible?
Kacper
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Defining an XML vertical line drawable
by patbenatar » Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:29:46 GMT
Yea my idea is largely a hack... Always better to confirm no standard
method exists before pursuing hacks :)
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