Android Code Snippet Activity as Dialog

[UPDATED] As Erel suggested, it is simpler to use this method
See this example


How to use an Activity as Dialog.

Add this line to the file Manifest (using the Manifet Editor):

SetActivityAttribute(actDialog, android:theme, "@android:style/Theme.Dialog")

replacing actDialog with the name of your Activity.


Example: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/strange-activity.62144/#post-392212



Tag: Dialog

 

[lemonisdead]

Hello Luca,
Do you see any advantage to use an activity as a dialog compared to a custom dialog ? I just wondered

 

[LucaMs]

Hello Luca,
Do you see any advantage to use an activity as a dialog compared to a custom dialog ? I just wondered

You should be able to create your custom dialog, to use everywhere, but you can create an Activity in a very simple way.

One of the first things that people ask is how to use an Activity as Dialog.

 

[LucaMs]

Unfortunately, this method, fast and efficient, is not currently usable.
If Erel will find a way to get the dimensions of a Dialog Activity and he will also modify the Designer, then it will be very useful
(I suppose that I should make a request in the "Bugs & Wishlist" forum )

 

[LucaMs]

UPDATED

 

[LucaMs]

Since this thread, as it is, is of little value, I am attaching an example (which uses the Erel's technic).

[You can use an Intent with its Extras to avoid using the global variable Caller]

 

[MarcoRome]

This is fantastic trick.
Thank's Luca

 

[LucaMs]

This is fantastic trick.
Thank's Luca

Thanks to Erel (as always ).

Anyway, the example can be useful.

 

[MarcoRome]

Thanks to Erel (as always ).

Anyway, the example can be useful.

Of course. Thank you Erel