samples/StackWidget/_index.html

<p>
    This sample shows how to construct a simple collection widget. This particular example shows how
    to create a widget containing a <a href="../../../reference/android/widget/StackView.html"><code>StackView</code></a>
    ; however, only minimal changes are required to include
    a <a href="../../../reference/android/widget/ListView.html"><code>ListView</code></a>,
    <a href="../../../reference/android/widget/GridView.html"><code>GridView</code></a> or
    <a href="../../../reference/android/widget/AdapterViewFlipper.html"><code>AdapterViewFlipper</code></a> instead.
</p>
<p>
    The sample demonstrates the following:
</p>
    <ul>
        <li>
            The pattern for creating and wiring a <a href="../../../reference/android/widget/RemoteViewsService.html"><code>RemoteViewsService</code></a>
            and <a href="../../../reference/android/widget/RemoteViewsService.RemoteViewsFactory.html"><code>RemoteViewsFactory</code></a> which
            serve the function of an adapter for the widget collection.
        </li>
        <li>
            The pattern for setting an intent template and fill-in intents in order to
            provide children of the collection with click behaviour.
        </li>
        <li>
            How to make a widget with a <a href="../../../reference/android/widget/StackView.html"><code>StackView</code></a>
            (or <a href="../../../reference/android/widget/AdapterViewFlipper.html"><code>AdapterViewFlipper</code></a>) auto-advance.
        </li>
        <li>
            How to set a widget preview image.
        </li>
    </ul>
<img alt="The widget."
     src="../images/StackWidget.png"/>