Label text invisible for 9 Patch image

[tamadon]

I've initialized a label via code to show the timer and use a nine patch image for its background. The 9 patch image is showing properly. However, the text is not update or rather invisible.

   If lblTimerText.IsInitialized Then lblTimerText.RemoveView
   lblTimerText.Initialize("lblTimerText")
   Activity.AddView(lblTimerText, 0, pnlBarBottom.top - 30dip, 50dip, 30dip)
   lblTimerText.Gravity = Gravity.CENTER
   lblTimerText.Color = Colors.Transparent
   lblTimerText.TextColor = Colors.Black
   lblTimerText.TextSize = 14 
   lblTimerText.Typeface = Main.fontStyle
   lblTimerText.Visible = True
   lblTimerText.BringToFront
   SetNinePatchDrawable(lblTimerText, "timer")

In the update timer sub I have

lblTimerText.Text = matchcode.ConvertTicksToMinutes(TimerService.TimeLimit)

How can show updating label text when used in conjunction with a nine patch image for its background?

 

[Erel]

There shouldn't be a problem with combining text and 9 patch image. Can you upload your project (File - Export as zip)?

 

[margret]

I have seen this issue with the text set to black on Froyo, You can try another color like dark blue or dark gray just to see if it works. I have two devices I have to do this on.

 

[tamadon]

Hi Erel,

Here's the sample project.

Margret, I tried changing the font color following your suggestion but it didn't work also.

 

[klaus]

There are two problems:
- the Label size is too small in width and height
- the nine patch image stretching area is too small

In the attached sample you can see the difference.
I added a modified nine patch image with a bigger stretching area.

Without the project it would have been almost impossible to help you !

Best regards.

 

[tamadon]

Hi klaus,

You are right, the label size is too small to fit the text :signOops:.

I set a small stretching area to ensure that the gradient is showing properly. But I noticed your version is actually 'sharper' which is good since it's a small label anyway.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Comalco]

Thanks Klaus....this sorted out a problem for me also.