Android Question Windows MDI type application

[SeaBee]

I am a new B4A customer, initially as a hobbyist, to to put some useful marine navigation programs I have written onto my Androids. However, I casually mentioned to an existing client that I was starting doing stuff for Android in my spare time. He immediately asked if a LoB application I wrote for him some time ago could be moved to Android for his field staff.

This was a Windows Form MDI application, so I am looking for some advice on the best way to structure this for Android. I don't anticipate many problems with the syntax/code, but have no idea of the best way to implement the MDI part in an Android app.

I would much appreciate some general guidelines on the feasibility and implementation of an MDI type structure.

Thank you for any assistance you may be able to offer.

 

[Erel]

Maybe this layout: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/63975/#content

 

[SeaBee]

Maybe this layout: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/63975/#content

Many thanks for that - and your speedy reply.

I presume I can cascade this - that is, have a TabStripView load anther TabStripView layout? The current application has an MS Outlook type of interface, three layers deep.

 

[Erel]

Technically it is possible to put a TabStrip inside another. However it is not recommended to nest scrollable views as the user might have difficulties with scrolling the correct one.

Remember that a 4 inch screen is very different than a PC screen. Don't try to create a tiny desktop layout.

 

[SeaBee]

I am still browsing for options, now that you have given me the basic idea, but your suggestion certainly looks like the way to go. I will have to consider the nesting issue when I have had a play with it.

As far as the screen is concerned, the original was written for a 13" laptop display, and the target is a 10" tablet, but you're right - I will still have to manage the screen carefully.