Android Example AppCompat with ToolBar - minimal example

In most cases AppCompat is no longer needed and will only make things more complicated.
B4XPages example with dynamic menu: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/b4x-menu-badges.133301/

The project attached uses the powerful AppCompat library to replace the built-in ActionBar with a more robust ToolBar.

The NavigationItemClick event is raised when the icon is clicked.

You can set ToolbarHelper.ShowUpIndicator = True to show an up arrow instead. It will raise the same event.

You can change the toolbar color in the manifest editor.

Sliding side menu + dynamic menu items: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/appcompat-with-toolbar-minimal-example.79896/#post-509530

Example based on B4ADrawer: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/class-b4adrawer-sliding-drawer.97828/#post-616518

Edit: depending on your Android SDK version, you might get this error:

java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: Failed resolution of: Landroidx/arch/core/executor/ArchTaskExecutor;

The solution is to add this line in the main activity:

#AdditionalJar: androidx.arch.core:core-runtime

 

[AscySoft]

Is there a way to show the overflow menu from code? [as simulating a click event]

 

[Cassie]

Talking about B4A you are right. But Erel said that the issue is related to the installed Build-Tools. It should be a NEWER one than you are using.

Install the newer 25.0.3.
DEINSTALL all versions <25

Follow your information and now it is working.. Thanks guys..

 

[Erel]

Is there a way to show the overflow menu from code? [as simulating a click event]

Please start a new thread for this question.

 

[AscySoft]

Done. https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...s-simulating-a-click-event.81264/#post-515006

 

[fishwolf]

A new example that shows how to update or add menu items at runtime.

i have try to set

        <item name="android:colorBackground">#4CFF00</item>
or 
        <item name="android:textColorPrimary">#4CFF00</item>

but toolbar menu color don't change
work fine if change

 <style name="MyAppTheme" parent="Theme.AppCompat.Light.NoActionBar">
        <item name="colorPrimary">#4CFF00</item>

 

[so27]

Why work created apps with me only from Android 5? As soon as I install the app on Android 4.x, it crashes directly.

 

[Erel]

You should check the logs and post the error message.

Make sure to use the latest version of Android SDK: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/80090/#content

 

[so27]

Make sure to use the latest version of Android SDK: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/80090/#content

Thank you Erel, so it worked. I have used the old AVD Manager.

 

[Drago Bratko]

I have issue with running it. :-(
Compile&Run is finished well, and no log entries loged in IDE. Then, apk is transfered well to B4A-Bridge, and is asking me to allow installation. And after that I got following screen which says that "App is not installed, as it's assumed that package is damaged". Any ideas ?
I have latest Android SDK build tools and latest jdk version.

 

[Erel]

Try to change the package name (Ctrl + B).

 

[Drago Bratko]

Thank you Erel very much for your great support. It works like you suggested. Solved.

 

[trueboss323]

Is there a way to have the .ShowUpIndicator using the native Action Bar ?

 

[Erel]

Please start a new thread for this question.

 

[Ramon Bustamante]

Hi guys, I tried to execute AppCompat and I obtain the errors:
Organizing libraries. Error
Maven artifact not found: com.android.support/appcompat-v7

 

[Erel]

Use this tool to download the latest version of Android SDK and the recommended resources: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/80090/#content

 

[Ramon Bustamante]

Use this tool to download the latest version of Android SDK and the recommended resources: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/80090/#content

Thanks Erel. Now running. It is necesary the Android Support Repository, under Extras section.

 

[M.LAZ]

how to display the slide menu in the right side ? i try to change it by

sm.Mode = sm.RIGHT ' LEFT

but the hamburger icon still in the left side...

 

[Erel]

Please start a new thread for your question.

 

[M.LAZ]

ok ..
my post is here

 

[David Elkington]

This looks just what I need. I ran the demo fine, but when I tried to plug this onto my main menu on my app, it compiles ok, but it gives the following error, any ideas?

java.lang.RuntimeException: java.lang.ClassCastException: b4a.riskassessment.mainmenu cannot be cast to android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity