How to create new XML resource ids at runtime?

Question

I want to create new XML resource IDs at runtime. Just generic XML resources like in the res/xml folder, but from a file on an SD card or anywhere in the filesystem.

I found this solution that says it's possible: How do I generate XML resources at runtime on Android?.

It says to:

Save XML into another external folder (SD card or so)
Create AssetManager over those file(s)
Then create Resources which can be later used as ordinary Android resource stored in APK

I don't understand step 2 since there is no constructor for AssetManager. How do I create an AssetManager for external files?

Thanks in advance,

Barry

have you done with the question ? I meant have you achieved your desired task ? — Abdul Wahab, Dec 17 '14 at 04:57
No it never worked. That's why I didn't choose an answer. I think it's impossible to create XML resources at runtime. — Barry Fruitman, Dec 18 '14 at 01:48

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 08 '13 at 22:49

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By create, I think they mean get the AssetManager:

    Context.getAssets()

Then, use the asset manager to open the XML file:

    AssetManager.openXmlResourceParser(String fileName)

answered Jul 08 '13 at 22:49

Karim Varela

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