How to split the tablet screen in 2 or three parts in android?

Question

I want to create the application which have the design in image below. how to create the design as shown in image. I have no idea about dividing tablet screen in such a way.

Answer 1

Why don't you try this

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:orientation="horizontal"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
tools:context=".MainActivity">

<FrameLayout
    android:layout_width="0dp"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:layout_weight="1"
    android:background="#ff00"
    />

<FrameLayout
    android:layout_width="0dp"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:layout_weight="1"
    android:background="#000000"
    />

<FrameLayout
    android:layout_width="0dp"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:layout_weight="1"
    android:background="#009dff"
    />

add anything in 3 fragments and then replace frame layouts with them using.

getSupportFragmentManager().beginTransaction().replace(R.layout.layout_name, new Fragment_name());

Answer 2

If you want to use your application on several screen sizes, you will have to go through the fragments.

• In landscape and big screen, your layout contains 3 fragments : menu, list and description.
• In portrait, your layout contains 2 fragments, menu in drawer and an other which can be list or description

You can manage these different layouts with the resources, and FragmentManager to dynamically change list and description.

If you want only for tablets, the simple solution is to divide your view in 3 without fragment, but I do not advise this method because you will not be able to easily evolve your application

Answer 3

One simple way is to use right and left drawers both!
Have a look at the below link.

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