Android XML Previewer

A Visual Studio Code extension that provides live preview for Android XML files, including vector drawables and layout files.

Features

Vector Drawable Preview

• Live preview of Android Vector Drawable XML files
• Converts Android Vector Drawable format to SVG for visualization
• Interactive size controls
• Supports basic vector drawable elements including paths and groups

Layout Preview

• Live preview of Android Layout XML files
• Visual representation of layout hierarchy
• Shows constraints and positioning
• Displays placeholders for common elements:
  • TextViews with content
  • Buttons and FloatingActionButtons
  • ImageViews
• Interactive zoom controls

Usage

1. Open any Android XML file (vector drawable or layout)
2. Click the "Open Android XML Preview" button in the editor title bar, or:
   • Use the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "Open Android XML Preview"
   • Right-click in the editor and select "Open Android XML Preview"
3. The preview will show your XML rendered appropriately based on its type

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code version 1.95.0 or higher

Known Issues

• Complex vector drawable features like gradients are not yet supported
• Some advanced path operations may not render correctly
• Layout preview is approximate and may not match exact Android rendering
• Some layout attributes are not yet supported

Release Notes

0.0.1

Initial release:

• Basic preview functionality for vector drawables
• Basic preview functionality for layout files
• Support for common Android UI elements
• Interactive size/zoom controls