device layout variant

[Cor]

my device a HUAWEI S7 has 480X800 160dpi

and i use a layout variant of the same 480x800 160dpi

However the layout variant is not loaded on my device
it uses the standard 320x480 layout

when i run emulator 480x800 160 is also not loaded with layout variant 480x800


What could be wrong?

 

[Cor]

now i get how it is working

If (lv.width=800) AND (lv.height=480) AND (lv.Scale=1.0) Then
activity.LoadLayout("main800x480")

you have have a completed design for views otherwise
you will have to add views for each layout file (different screen)

 

[Erel]

It should choose the most fitting variant. In this case it should load 480x800 scale = 1.
Can you call Log(GetDeviceLayoutValues) and make sure that the values returned are what you expect?

 

[Cor]

I got the extact values that I want

from the log file

800 x 480, scale = 1.0 (160 dpi)

Note: I use only landscape, set in project

 

[Erel]

Can you upload your layout file? The file that includes both variants.

 

[Cor]

I found that i made a mistake

I had entered 480x800 in the layout variant

changed it to 800x480 scale 1

change the button layout for it, compiled and run on my huawei s7 800x480

scale 1
and guess what, it worked.

could it be that some devices uses 480x800 the smaller ones with a higher density?, that confused me

 

[Erel]

Many devices like Nexus One and HTC Desire are with a resolution similar to 800x480 and scale = 1.5 (240 dpi).

 

[hackhack]

Many devices like Nexus One and HTC Desire are with a resolution similar to 800x480 and scale = 1.5 (240 dpi).

Hey, could we get that added as one of the default values in the designer 'new variant' panel?

 

[Erel]

This value is similar to 480x320 scale = 1.0. In most cases it will give you good results for all phone sized devices (3'' - 4'' sized devices).

 

[hackhack]

Yeah I forget that, hence in the list.
But perhaps you could read the presets from a file, then we could add to that file on our own

 

[Rusty]

Can you advise how to implement multiple device layouts?
For example, I use a Samsung Charge which is using 320X480 and I want to install the app on a Cruz R301 which has 480X800 (both portrait only).
I would like to have the correct layout proportions show on either device automatically.
thanks,

 

[kickaha]

Erels fine tutorial is HERE

 

[Rusty]

Thank you.
I didn't realize the variants were detected and used if available based upon device parameters.

 

[klaus]

@Rusty
You could also have a look at chapter 5. Screen sizes and resolutions in the Beginner's Guide.

Best regards.