Often I have the case that I have a file opened in the tabs like item_category.xml here:
The project explorer still shows something else. Any way to open the path to item_category.xml in the project explorer? I already checked the right-click menu of item_category.xml, but couldn't find a matching option.
Use that symbol in the project explorer (shortcut: Alt+F1, 1):
More information on the feature: Locate a file in the Project tool window.
If you don't want to use mouse but keyboard shortcut
First option could be assigning a shortcut to Select in Project View may do the trick. It is located under Keymap/Other.
Second option could be to install Scroll From Source plugin for this. The details are here
Set the keyboard shortcut to the function of "Scroll From Source" in Project Panel. You can set the special shortcut by yourself to all OS(Window/Linux/Mac)
Default shortcut is Command + Control + S for Mac.
How can I enable the text/design Tab on the a src/main/res/layout folder on the activity_main.xml file that was created automatically during create new project? If i do right click and create xml file on the said folder, the design/text tab exist. Any suggestion? Thanks.
No Text/Design Tab on the Bottom Part of the Android Studio
Creating a new XML in the Res/Layout Folder, the design/text tab is now present.
Any help? this is super weird guys...
In Android Studio 3.6 use these three buttons (Code | Split | Design), on top right, to switch between views.
I had the same problem, restarting the IDE did make that tab appear again.
On Android Studio 3.6.1
Top Right corner under the main toolbar you have three different icons (Code, Split, Design).
View -> Tool windows -> Preview .
Output view:
use the three buttons (Code|Split|Design)on top right hand side to switch between views.
I also had this problem after upgrading to 1.5. None of the above suggestions worked for me. I noticed that the default relative layout xml has changed with a third xmlns line and an app behavior line. I opened an older project and copied the old relative layout header to replace the new. Instantly the preview function was restored.
You can also Move between Design / Text tabs in layout’s view with simple shortcut:
(Mac) : control + shift + ← / →
(Windows / Linux): alt + shift + ← / →
On the top right corner of the activity_main.xml file view, there are 3 icons representing "Code", "Split" and "Design". Click on the leftmost icon of the three ("Code") for the text tab.
In the android Studio window, at the left side there are two options available(Project and Resource Manager). Go to resource and there you will see an ADD Module option, click on that. After this you will see your text and design option will get enabled, you can go to your work area by Project Name->app ->src ->main->res ->layout.
Yes, Even I had the same problem. For the first time... I think It wont show, restarting the IDE did make that tab appear again.
I had this problem too, I deleted all the preference files, such as the AndroidStudioPreview folder & com.google.android.studio.plist, then restarted android studio, it worked.
You do not need to restart an IDE. All you need is to close an xml file that does not get a tab and reopen it within an editor. It is a little bug.
Navigate to activity_main.xml tab then Design and Text tab appears.
It doesn't appear in MainActivity.java tab.
You do not need to restart IDE.
If text/design tab is missing in new android studio, this can solve by two methods.
You have re-install android studio. And don't forget to delete android studio related all files from temp and local.
Or you can re-install SDK (software development kit) according to your device.
I find myself with many files open in the editor (in separated tabs), and sometimes I want to find specific file in the project explorer.
Does there is any shortcut to reveal the file in the project window ?
EDIT to do the question more clear I add a picture:
There isn't a single key combo that can do this, as far as I know, but you can go with
On Windows
Alt + F1 followed by either 1 or enter
On Linux (using Gnome)
Alt + Shift + 1 followed by either 1 or enter
On Mac OS
Option + F1 followed by either 1 or enter
Android Studio is based on intelliJ, which has a function to open the current file or symbol in various views. The default key combo (in Windows) is ALT + F1.
This offers to open the current file or symbol in a bunch of different views, but the first option (with shortcut key 1) is the project view.
It's the same as choosing the Navigate > Select in... menu option, followed by option 1.
Note that you can customise the key mappings, or select other defaults instead of the default intelliJ configuration, so this might not be the case with your set up.
You can check the key mapping in settings > Key map and search for Select In... or, more simply, click the navigate menu and look at the Select In... option to see the shortcut key displayed in the drop down.
You can go to Navigate -> Select In, which has default shortcut Option+F1 on macOS.
For Xcode, the shortcut is Cmd+Shift+J. If you want the same, follow these steps
Go to Android Studio -> Preferences -> Keymap
Search for Select In in Navigate
Right click and select Add Keyboard Shortcut
Press Cmd+Shift+J
I am looking for a way to reformat code of entire project, which is available for individual files via code -> reformat code.
Right click on app folder in android studio , from left panel . You will see the option for Reformat Code
Select your sources folder like "java" and use the command Ctrl + Alt + L
OR
Right click on source folder say for instance "java" and select "Reformat Code". A dialog "Reformat Code" would be shown. Select checkbox "Include subdirectories" and hit "Run".
In Windows Explorer, one can press Alt + Up Arrow to "Go up one folder"
When developing in Visual Studio, all too often I want to find a relative path from a file to some location higher in the hierarchy. Unfortunately, Alt + Up doesn't work in Visual Studio to travel up the folder hierarchy. Is there a different hotkey or a way to set one to do this inside the IDE?
I'm not sure if there is a built in shortcut, but you can create your own: Go to Tools | Options | Environment | Keyboard and look for the right command for going up to the parent directory. Then click the Press Shortcut Keys box and press your new shortcut.
Old post but I answer anyways.
One layer down (into folder): Enter
One layer up: Backspace
Select file: Arrow Keys
Select multiple files: Arrow Keys + Shift / Ctrl
Delete file: Delete
Unselect files: Esc