iTextPdf - Android Studio Adding Library Error

Question

I want to add itext lib to my project.(http://itextpdf.com/itextg-android)

I added to jar file into libs folder. After that i wrote to build.gradle that : compile files('libs/itextg-5.5.4.jar') .

But after the sync , i am getting that error :

Error:(12, 0) Gradle DSL method not found: 'compile()' Possible causes:
The project 'Pdf' may be using a version of Gradle that does not contain the method. Gradle settings
The build file may be missing a Gradle plugin. Apply Gradle plugin

Also here(http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/986574/Android-iText-Pdf-Example) is a solution about this but when i do that i am getting another error

Error:Failed to resolve: org.apache.commons:commons-imaging:1.0-SNAPSHOT Open File
Show in Project Structure dialog

go though this link. It might help you http://stackoverflow.com/questions/16608135/android-studio-add-jar-as-library — Vivek Mishra, Jan 28 '16 at 17:22

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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Please check if you added all needed packages and after this your buil.gradle looks like:

apply plugin: 'com.android.application'

android {
    compileSdkVersion 22
    buildToolsVersion "22.0.1"

    defaultConfig {
        applicationId "com.proyecto.alberto.monedero"
        minSdkVersion 16
        targetSdkVersion 22
        versionCode 1
        versionName "1.0"
    }
    buildTypes {
        release {
            minifyEnabled false
            proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
        }
    }
}

dependencies {
    compile fileTree(dir: 'libs', include: ['*.jar'])
    compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:22.0.0'
    compile files('libs/itextg-5.5.4.jar')
    compile files('libs/itextg-5.5.4-sources.jar')
    compile files('libs/itextg-5.5.4-javadoc.jar')
    compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services:7.0.0'
}

From: https://github.com/alonsoat/ProyectoMonedero/blob/master/app/build.gradle

Hope it help

edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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answered Jan 28 '16 at 17:16

piotrek1543

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I am taking error again : Error:Execution failed for task ':app:dexDebug'. > com.android.ide.common.process.ProcessException: org.gradle.process.internal.ExecException: Process 'command 'C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_79\bin\java.exe'' finished with non-zero exit value 2 – lovekrand Feb 04 '16 at 13:00
try to change to jdk8 – piotrek1543 Feb 05 '16 at 11:01
i updated my java but it did not work. Also here is a solution but when i do that i am getting error . – lovekrand Feb 13 '16 at 13:27

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 28 '16 at 18:09

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You can also add a .jar or a library via right clicking on "app" > New > Module

Then select the Import .JAR/.AAR Package option.

You can click the "browse" [...] on the far right and locate your jar. Sync the project right click app > Sync app

You should be golden after that. Alt-Shift over RED methods/code relevant to your added library and you should now be able to quick import.

Just another option.

answered Jan 28 '16 at 18:09

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After doing that i am taking this error : Error:Execution failed for task ':app:dexDebug'. > com.android.ide.common.process.ProcessException: org.gradle.process.internal.ExecException: Process 'command 'C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_79\bin\java.exe'' finished with non-zero exit value 2 – lovekrand Feb 04 '16 at 12:59
@lovekrand One or more of the .jar files you added may not be compiling, hence they might not be written well. Is the library from a trusted source or is it like a Google API? You might try to remove the added libraries, and add them in one at a time. – NSTuttle Feb 04 '16 at 16:04
Also, try to see if there may be duplicate Class files in your project tree, or maybe even written into the library you added. Sometimes Gradle builds are a little wonky after adding libraries for some reason. – NSTuttle Feb 04 '16 at 16:08
One more thing, in your project tree, under Gradle Scripts > build.gradle(Module: yourApp). Open it and look under dependencies, do you see the libraries you added? If not try to re sync the project. – NSTuttle Feb 04 '16 at 16:10
I made this there is no error but i can not import the itext methods, also i tried add library from project structure. But then i am getting error !!! – lovekrand Feb 13 '16 at 13:26

iTextPdf - Android Studio Adding Library Error

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