How to create a new layout for an Android project (using Eclipse)

Question

I think this is a fairly straightforward question but I have not been able to find an answer after some searching. I am new to Android development. I am using Eclipse and have ADT installed.

I just wanted to know if the IDE has a feature that will allow me to easily add a new layout file to my project.

At the moment I am manually adding a file to the project and calling it something like mynewlayout.xml and then manually copying the xml from the default layout (added to new Android projects). I would like to find out if it is possible to create a new layout through the IDE like you would create a new activity (by selecting AndroidManifest.xml and choosing the Application tab).

Thanks

score 45 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 08 '12 at 13:38

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Go to file - new - other - Android - android XML Layout

answered Feb 08 '12 at 13:38

Flynn

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Thanks a lot, put an end to my frustrating hunt for the right menu :). – King_Nothing Feb 08 '12 at 13:40

score 4 · Answer 2 · edited Feb 08 '12 at 15:46

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Right click on the layout.
Then New
Then click on the android xml file.
Name of file like rossman.xml
Click finish

edited Feb 08 '12 at 15:46

Sergey Glotov

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answered Feb 08 '12 at 13:44

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How to create a new layout for an Android project (using Eclipse)

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