I just downloaded Android Studio, and while I was trying to familiarize myself with the setup, I accidentally closed the Component Tree. I'm at very beginner level, and in all of the results I've come across, I didn't understand or it didn't work for me. How do I find the Component Tree again?
Edit: Here's a screenshot:
If you mean the "Component Tree" of the XML preview, this can be collapsed & expanded alike all other sidebars; it might be at the bottom-left of the XML preview window, where "Palette" is. It just sometimes requires double-clicking, in order to expand that panel. I tried, but I didn't manage to hide or remove it; if it is really missing, the Android Studio installation might be broken (needs reinstall).
Try anyone of these ways to restore hidden or misplaced component tree window-
Try Windows > Editor tabs > Close all.
then open your activity.xml again in your design mode. (Worked for me)
press shift F12, it should restore your window to default view.(or just go to Windows > Restore default layout).
hover over the square icon in the bottom left corner and click on component tree.
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I am currently learning how to make Android apps, using a textbook to guide me through some basic apps. The text teaches you how to change the layout and layout properties via the "Outline" window, but it appears that the outline window is either hidden or has been replaced by the "Component Tree" window. Is there a way to bring back the Outline window?
I'm using Android Studio 1.5.1 on Windows 10.
Textbook is called "Android for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach, 2/e"
Thanks!
The outline view in old eclipse-based Android Studio versions is not a part of itellij used in modern Android Studio, and its functionality is replaced by other components.
for layouts and layout XML
The component panel in more recent Android Studio builds replaces the outline view. The properties associated with an element are shown in a tree view just below the component list when viewing a layout.
for code
Alt+7 Structure view will produce a docked window on the left side (replacing the project tree) that shows the structure of the code.
for /res/values/strings.xml specifically
Unfortunately they didn't create a resources view that works in general (that I am aware of), but the strings.xml file has a translation assistance that you can open by clicking "open editor" which does add a gui to the XML.
In Android Studio, a component tree is available in the bottom left hand corner of the Palette. I think that this is functionally equivalent to the Outline in Eclipse.
When I start Android Studio, settings related to the tooltip / floating doc window seem to revert back to normal. Specifically, I like the right hand side of my IDE to show doc info. However, I don't see settings for the default behavior of this window, just a toggle for turning it on or off.
This related question shows a screenshot of the doc window I speak of, but my window shows full size unlike the poster here: Change default Quick Doc / Documentation hover size in Android Studio
What I like to do when opening any Android Studio project for the day is:
Hover over something to get the Documentation window to appear (covering the editor window almost entirely)
Go to the settings in that popup and UNcheck Floating, while leaving Pinned checked
Resize the width of the documentation pane which is now docked on the right like I want
This has been old for quite some time, repeating this step, sometimes being startled when I hover and the whole window pops up in my face. Whether global defaults or per project defaults are available, I'd like to know.
Can I set this default behavior and if so how? I am running Ubuntu or some flavor of linux on the dev PCs, so I am not interested in Windows-only solutions.
To change floating window to pinned by default edit the file:
.AndroidStudio2.3\config\options\window.manager.xml
with : <window_info id="Structure" active="false" anchor="right" auto_hide="true" internal_type="DOCKED" type="DOCKED" visible="false" show_stripe_button="true" weight="0.25" sideWeight="0.5" order="1" side_tool="false" content_ui="tabs" />
Hope thi helps!
I have recently started using Android Studio and cannot work out how to access the properties window.
The following screenshot was taken from Google and shows exactly what I'm trying to access denoted by the red rectangle around the properties window.
Can anyone please tell me how I can access this?
Switch to design view. Click "Design" tab at bottom-left work area.
In the new Android Studio Version 3.1.2, the name of the Propierties Windows is "Attributes".
Look at this picture:
Attributes basic view
And, if you want to see the complete attributes, simply click on "View all attributes":
Attributes full view
How to restore windows?:
restore windows
I had the same issue than found that the properties window was always there but I had to drag it out with my mouse. Just go to the far right vertical bar in Design mode then drag to the right when your mouse turns into horizontal arrows pointing away from each other. Hope this helps!
You can just click on the design tab on your screen (at the left bottom corner below your code text window) and just click on anything whose property you want to change
make sure you are in the '.xml' file
I accidentally deleted the properties side bar and Window-->restore deafult layout helped.
Follow the doc.
Instead of editing your view properties in XML, you can do so from the Properties window (on the right side of the Layout Editor). This window is available only when the design editor is open, so be sure you've selected the Design tab at the bottom of the window.
When you select a view, the Properties window shows the following, as indicated in figure 5:
View inspector with controls for width/height style, margins, and bias (available only for views in a ConstraintLayout). For more information, see Build a Responsive UI with ConstraintLayout.
This happens all the time, to my opinion Android team should see as an improvement opportunity, here is the solution, click on the settings (gear symbol) on the right make sure that the attached side is set to None. also -See screen shot-> 1,
You have three ways to see the fields, design mode, split mode and code mode. THE ONLY ONE THAT shows the Attribute bar is on the SPLIT MODE, click on the Attribute see screenshot->
if that does not work, you can go to Windows -> Restore default Layout
if that still does not work you can do File -> Manage IDE Settings -> Restore Default Settings.
if that still does not work you can go in file explorer and delete the .android studio folder in C\users[your user].Androidstudio#.#
Hope this helps someone out there...
While on a break point, how do I see the call stack to find the callee method/function?
Seems like there is an UI-Bug in the Android Studio (1.x, 2.x and 3.x).
For me the "Frames/Threads" Panel was completely hidden behind the toolbar, so I had to change the size from the "variable" panel by dragging its left border to reveal the "Frames/Threads".
[I have to admit, that #Greg added this picture after reviewing my answer!]
At the bottom panel you should have "5: Debug". Click on it and select "Debugger -> Threads"
You may need to find the "Threads" icon on the far right, or even click the "Restore Layout" button on the left to restore this window.
in my Eclipse installation I've lost the palette toolbar from where was possible to drag&drop widget on the Layout.
I'm currently opening layouts in Graphical Layout and can see everything (Structure browser, properties of widget) but no palette.
I've closed it for a mistake but now I'm no more able to open it again.
I tried to close and open Eclipse many times, I searched around in options but nothing.
What should I do? I'd like avoid to reinstall everything!
Thanks
You can try one of the following
1) Enlarge your Graphical Layout
2) Is your computer system language set to English? If not, switch it to English.
3) From the paleltte, click on the arrow pointing downwards and select "Refresh Preview"