Android Layout xml "buttons stacking" (newbie )

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I just started with android development. I just need a screen with some buttons on it that can contact a webserver, to trigger an action there, but i have not even gotten that far.

When i add buttons to the layout, even if they are nicely sided by side, they end up ontop of each other, with the button created last ontop.

And furtermore i have changed the color, but it does not seem to be moved end up in the simulator.

This is a fresh design (2nd try) and i dont understand what is going on. I dont really know what files to include :)

I realize this is something simple, but im just overwhelmed

thank you Lasse

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score 0 · Answer 1 · answered May 28 '17 at 18:13

You're probably using a FrameLayout, which just stacks things on top of each other and only supports gravity.

For your use case, you can use a LinearLayout, a RelativeLayout or a ConstraintLayout. Here's an example using LinearLayout:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:orientation="vertical">

    <TextView
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_marginBottom="16dp"
        android:text="Select releases since last candy fix" />

    <LinearLayout
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:orientation="horizontal">

        <Button
            android:layout_width="96dp"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_marginRight="16dp"
            android:text="Button 1" />

        <Button
            android:layout_width="96dp"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_marginRight="16dp"
            android:text="Button 2" />
    </LinearLayout>
</LinearLayout>

Have a look at the different layouts to see which one better fits your needs, ConstraintLayout would allow you to flatten your layout, which is good for performance.

Android Layout xml "buttons stacking" (newbie )

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