Using a resource folder in test project for test string data

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I wanted to use a resource folder in my test project with Android Studio to store internationalized strings that I'll only use in my UI tests.

But as I'm able to create the /app/src/androidTest/res folder, I can't create a resource folder such as "values" in it.

Android Studio says that this folder already exists. It exists, but in my main project under /app/src/main/res.

So can I create resources available only for my test project, and how, or I'am completely wrong and the reason that I can't do it is that I mustn't do it ?

Thanks.

Thanks. I still wonder how to have test specific resources. have a clue ? Is it a wrong idea ? Any clue ? I wanted to store test data in it in order to separate it from app data. — Nicolas Massart, Jan 07 '15 at 13:11

score 8 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:26

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As mentioned in this answer, you are probably using the wrong package in the import statement.

import com.your.package.test.R;

edited May 23 '17 at 12:26

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answered Nov 25 '15 at 10:19

Vedant Agarwala

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Thanks ! This is it ! – Nicolas Massart Nov 27 '15 at 12:02

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 09 '15 at 08:54

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You can create resources under /app/src/debug/res and use them

answered Sep 09 '15 at 08:54

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Ok, but this build type is used not only for tests. I don't whant this test resources to be built in the app even in debug build. I whant them only in test app. – Nicolas Massart Sep 10 '15 at 11:29

Using a resource folder in test project for test string data

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