Android: Using dimen.xml from code

Question

I am using dimen.xml for supporting multiple screen sizes.

How can I access the file and get the dimen from code so can be used in the application?

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Cat · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-22 18:06:06Z

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You can use the following:

float yourDimen = getResources().getDimension(R.dimen.your_dimen_name);

answered Jun 22, 2012 at 18:06

Cat

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Dheeresh Singh · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-22 18:09:42Z

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yes just create different values folder with different qualifiers like res/values-320x480/ , you can use as mention in this link and link2

Resources res = getResources();
float fontSize = res.getDimension(R.dimen.font_size);

answered Jun 22, 2012 at 17:59

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