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Android Build a Simple Android App (2014) Basic Android Programming Generating a Random Number

Michael LaCroix
Michael LaCroix
5,828 Points
Posted by Michael LaCroix
Michael LaCroix
5,828 Points

Java import issues in Android SDK

I've had an error pop up a few times concerning Java imports when I copy and paste a chunk of code into a new class (usually one we've created). It seems to resolve itself when I click import but I'd like to know why I have this error and he doesn't. Error posted below -

The code fragment which you have pasted uses classes that are not accessible by imports in the new context. Select classes that you want to import to the new file.

- java.util.Random

Peter Gordon
Peter Gordon
2,473 Points
Peter Gordon
Peter Gordon
2,473 Points

I believe that's to do with auto-import and you can change to automatically include the import statements.

If you go to File > Settings then search for "auto import" you'll see a way to change the behaviour. You can manually navigate there from File > Settings > Editor > Auto Import.

It should be possible to change "Insert imports on paste" to always in order to never see this pop up again.

2 Answers

J.D. Sandifer
J.D. Sandifer
18,813 Points
J.D. Sandifer
J.D. Sandifer
18,813 Points

I wanted to mention that this error is really just Android Studio taking care of things for you. I actually like knowing what it's doing for me so I realize what I'd need to do if I were coding from scratch in a text editor.

If you prefer not to see the messages, though, Peter's solution should take care of it for you:

"If you go to File > Settings then search for "auto import" you'll see a way to change the behaviour. You can manually navigate there from File > Settings > Editor > Auto Import.

It should be possible to change "Insert imports on paste" to always in order to never see this pop up again."

Salomon Alcoba Trujillo
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Salomon Alcoba Trujillo
Courses Plus Student 1,056 Points
Salomon Alcoba Trujillo
Salomon Alcoba Trujillo
Courses Plus Student 1,056 Points

i have the same issue, i get the error i do this "alt + enter" and choose import class, i have many other options, but i need to know why and what this solutions do