Apps Getting started left me with a flat tyre...Android Studio

[jon80]

Well it is funny, I just re-installed Android Studio and I am just trying to learn more on the application, however I think that there is something inconsistent with the "event trapping" mechanism of the AVD as the virtual device does not seem to unlock, and, the last time I reported this as a bug I got a lot of pushback from the developers fora, so I am not sure how to tackle this problem right now.

Also I had a "view" where I could see the AVD and drag and drop things to it but I just cannot find the icon right now, so I cannot design anything.

Help!!

 

[Slug]

Hi Jon!

I've moved this here so that it gets eyeballed by members involved in app development. Hopefully someone can offer advice.

 

[jon80]

Thanks, isn't it possible to change my avatar in this forum, maybe I like my usual fancy picture of batman?

 

[steve]

Virtual devices are always flaky and don't always work like real devices in a bunch of aspects. the first thing that I would do is create a new virtual device to test. Android Studio has a nice set of presets if you are up to date.

About the "view" I have no clue what you're talking about... can you elaborate more?

 

[jon80]

Well, I am referring to the fact that when I create a new application a nice drag and drop interface shows up and this does not seem to be very documented as I struggle to understand how to create simple "OnClick" events, so I keep asking myself why I switched from Visual Studio!

I close off Android Studio, and, I cannot find this designer anywhere, it's like David Copperfield, it magically disappears!

I am talking about the view I get when I browse under \res\layout\Activity..xml, and, somehow I cannot seem to be able to upload pictures and screenshots to this forum which may limit your understanding of my question.