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Android

Posted by Elijah Thompson
Elijah Thompson
546 Points

views in graphical layout are stuck in the center

when i try and move the views around they dont move and remain in the center.

1 Answer

Daniel Hartin
Daniel Hartin
18,106 Points
Daniel Hartin
Daniel Hartin
18,106 Points

Are you using a linear or relative layout? A relative layout has more of a drag and drop feel but can be more difficult to alter in xml. Liner layouts are more structured I find but easier to manage in xml, it's usually a personal preference with each individual. Make sure your views don't have the property layout_gravity="center" otherwise they will always be centered.

I would highly recommend trying combinations using the xml code as you can see clearly what you want each view to behave like. I personally find the graphical layout and UI too cumbersome for most tasks and is only good for getting a general feel for your layout.

Elijah Thompson
Elijah Thompson
546 Points

i transfered the xml from the fragment to the activity and it works now. idk why but thanks for the reply. edit: thanks, it was in gravity center