Android: access various resources in my app

Programming Tips - Android: access various resources in my app

Date: 2011apr5 Platform: Android Q. Android: access various resources in my app A. To use your own layout item (view) in Java:

txtDave = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.about_dave);

To use your own string in Java:

String app_name = resources.getString(R.string.app_name);

To use a built-in icon in Java:

setIcon(android.R.drawable.ic_dialog_alert)

setIcon(android.R.drawable.ic_menu_manage);

To use your own graphic in a layout:

android:icon="@drawable/my_icon"

To use a built-in graphic in a layout:

android:icon="@android:drawable/ic_menu_save"