Question

I have a linear-layout (vertically-oriented) that contains two nested linear layouts inside of it.

• The first linear-layout has a background image that is applied dynamically based on the context o the particular activity. The image pretty much takes up the whole size of the screen
• The second linear-layout contains two checkboxes (horizontally-oriented) that should be displayed at the bottom of the activity.

My question is, how can I ensure that the second linear-layout displays at the bottom of the screen and just shows the minimal amount it needs to, allowing the first linear-layout to display as much as its background image as possible? Currently it’s being pushed off the screen by the first LL’s bg image.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Using Weight you can do what you want:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:orientation="vertical" >

    <LinearLayout
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="match_parent"
        android:orientation="horizontal" 
        android:background="#FF0000"
        android:layout_weight="1"
        >



    </LinearLayout>

    <LinearLayout
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content" 
        android:orientation="horizontal"
        android:background="#00FF00"
        android:layout_weight="1"
        >
        <CheckBox
            android:id="@+id/checkBox1"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:text="CheckBox" />
        <CheckBox
            android:id="@+id/checkBox2"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:text="CheckBox" />
    </LinearLayout>

</LinearLayout>