Glance Canonical Layouts
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This skill provides a collection of reference implementations for Android home screen widgets using Jetpack Glance. It includes pre-built canonical layout patterns such as check lists, image grids, toolbars, and snap-scrolling layouts. Users can integrate these patterns into their Android projects by copying the provided reference files, configuring the widget provider, and registering the receiver in the Android manifest.
What it does
- Provides source code for standard widget layout patterns like Action List, Check List, and Image Grid.
- Offers guidance on configuring widget providers with SizeMode.Exact.
- Includes necessary XML definitions for app widget providers.
- Supplies supporting utility classes for theme, color, and action handling.
- Details dependency requirements for Jetpack Glance and image loading libraries.
- Provides troubleshooting steps for common issues like background color rendering.
When to use it
- When you need to implement a standard widget layout pattern in an Android app using Jetpack Glance.
- When you require a consistent design structure for home screen widgets.
- When you need to integrate specific features like snap scrolling or search toolbars into your widget.
- When you are setting up a new Glance-based widget and want to follow established reference implementations.
Advantages
- Reduces development time by providing ready-to-use layout templates.
- Ensures consistency with recommended Android widget design patterns.
- Provides clear instructions on manifest registration and dependency management.
- Includes modular components that can be adapted to specific app requirements.
Usage examples
- “How do I implement a check list widget in my Android app?”
- The agent will provide the CheckListAppWidget.kt, CheckListLayout.kt, and associated XML files, along with instructions to register the receiver in your AndroidManifest.xml.
- “Create a search toolbar widget for my app.”
- The agent will guide you to copy the SearchToolBarAppWidget.kt and SearchToolBarLayout.kt files and configure the widget provider with the required size mode.
Install
Download the skill as a ZIP:
https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/android/glance-canonical-layouts/downloadUnzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:
mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip glance-canonical-layouts.zip -d .agents/skills
Documentation by Google LLC
To implement a widget Canonical Layout that follows the recommended design patterns:
The project MUST use Jetpack Glance.
You MUST locate the requested layout from the list under Canonical Layout Reference Files.
Copy the layout reference files into your project's target app module (e.g.,
src/main/java/andsrc/main/res/) in one step to implement the exact design and reduce the number of tool calls.You MUST set override val
sizeMode: SizeMode = SizeMode.Exactin the widget provider class.Validate that your project compiles, updating sample package declarations, import paths, and class names to match the target app's package name.
Clean your project's widget code, removing unused classes (for example, unused buttons).
You MUST register the widget receiver in
AndroidManifest.xmlinside<application>after<activity>, ensuringandroid:resource="@xml/..."matches the filename of the copied Widget Info XML. Otherwise, the widget won't appear in the widget picker:
<br />
<receiver android:name=".glance.MyReceiver"
android:exported="true">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.appwidget.action.APPWIDGET_UPDATE" />
</intent-filter>
<meta-data
android:name="android.appwidget.provider"
android:resource="@xml/my_app_widget_info" />
</receiver><br />
Dependencies
Add Jetpack Glance dependencies to the app module's build.gradle.kts
(dependencies block):
androidx.glance:glance-appwidget:1.2.0or higherandroidx.glance:glance-material3:1.2.0or higherandroidx.glance:glance-appwidget-preview:1.2.0or higherandroidx.glance:glance-preview:1.2.0or higher
Use version 1.3.0-alpha02 or higher with compileSdk = 37 and Android Gradle
Plugin (AGP) 9.1.0 or higher (for example, agp = "9.1.0" in
gradle/libs.versions.toml) when implementing Snap Scrolling.
If copying sample data repositories that load bitmaps with Coil (such as
FakeImageGridDataRepository.kt, FakeImageTextListDataRepository.kt, or
FakeTextWithImageRepository.kt), also add an image loading library dependency
such as io.coil-kt:coil (e.g., implementation("io.coil-kt:coil:2.7.0")) if
one doesn't already exist.
Canonical layout reference files
Action list layout (action_list)
Widget Provider : ActionListAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : ActionListLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_action_list_widget_info.xml
Data Repository : FakeActionListDataRepository.kt
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_action_list_preview.png, sample_home_icon.xml, sample_power_settings_icon.xml, sample_bulb_icon.xml, sample_thermostat_icon.xml, sample_ac_icon.xml, sample_door_icon.xml, sample_arrow_right_icon.xml, sample_no_data_icon.xml, sample_add_icon.xml
Components : RoundedScrollingLazyVerticalGrid.kt, ListItem.kt, VerticalListItem.kt, RoundedScrollingLazyColumn.kt, EmptyListContent.kt, NoDataContent.kt
Utilities : CollectionsKtx.kt, ActionUtils.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Additional References : CanonicalLayoutActivity.kt, ActionDemonstrationActivity.kt
Guidance :
Handle list item actions with Glance action callbacks and ensure proper state updates.
Check list layout (check_list)
Widget Provider : CheckListAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : CheckListLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_check_list_widget_info.xml
Data Repository : FakeCheckListDataRepository.kt
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_check_list_preview.png, sample_pin_icon.xml, sample_checked_circle_icon.xml, sample_circle_icon.xml, sample_delete_icon.xml, sample_edit_icon.xml, sample_snooze_icon.xml, sample_no_data_icon.xml, sample_add_icon.xml
Components : ListItem.kt, VerticalListItem.kt, RoundedScrollingLazyColumn.kt, EmptyListContent.kt, NoDataContent.kt
Utilities : CollectionsKtx.kt, ActionUtils.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Guidance :
Implement checkbox state toggling using action parameters or callbacks to update collection items.
Use Glance Action callbacks (for example,
actionRunCallback,ActionCallback(actionParametersOf(...)oractionStartActivity(...)) for widget onClick parameters to handle click events like tapping a checkbox.
Expressive toolbar layout (expressive_toolbar)
Widget Provider : ExpressiveToolbarAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : ExpressiveToolbarLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_expressive_toolbar_widget_info.xml
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_expressive_toolbar_preview.png, four_side_cookie_background.xml, sample_edit_icon.xml, sample_share_icon.xml, sample_delete_icon.xml, sample_info_icon.xml, sample_add_icon.xml, sample_file_upload_icon.xml, sample_mic_icon.xml, sample_camera_icon.xml
Components : Buttons.kt, LayoutComponents.kt
Utilities : ActionUtils.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Guidance :
Avoid
ColorProviderimport errors: importandroidx.glance.unit.ColorProviderand useandroidx.glance.color.ColorProvider(dayColor, nightColor).Use
GlanceModifier.background(Color)directly for solid background colors rather thanColorProvider.
Image grid layout (image_grid)
Widget Provider : ImageGridAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : ImageGridLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_image_grid_widget_info.xml
Data Repository : FakeImageGridDataRepository.kt
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_image_grid_preview.png, sample_placeholder_image.png, sample_grid_icon.xml, sample_refresh_icon.xml, sample_no_data_icon.xml, sample_add_icon.xml
Components : RoundedScrollingLazyVerticalGrid.kt, EmptyListContent.kt, NoDataContent.kt, VerticalListItem.kt
Utilities : CollectionsKtx.kt, ImageUtils.kt, ImageAspectRatio.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Guidance :
Use solid colors (
GlanceModifier.background) or local drawables for image items unless an image loading library is configured or requested.
Image text list layout (image_text_list)
Widget Provider : ImageTextListAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : ImageTextListLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_image_text_list_widget_info.xml
Data Repository : FakeImageTextListDataRepository.kt
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_image_text_list_preview.png, sample_placeholder_image.png, sample_image_icon.xml, sample_heart_icon.xml, sample_refresh_icon.xml, sample_no_data_icon.xml, sample_add_icon.xml
Components : ListItem.kt, VerticalListItem.kt, RoundedScrollingLazyColumn.kt, EmptyListContent.kt, NoDataContent.kt
Utilities : CollectionsKtx.kt, ImageUtils.kt, ImageAspectRatio.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Guidance :
Common Use Cases: News feeds, article lists, workout histories, message feeds, and vertical thumbnail lists.
Balance list row height and text clipping when combining thumbnail images with primary and secondary text.
Long text layout (long_text)
Widget Provider : LongTextAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : LongTextLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_long_text_widget_info.xml
Data Repository : FakeLongTextRespository.kt
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_long_text_preview.png, sample_text_icon.xml, sample_refresh_icon.xml
Utilities : FontUtils.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Guidance :
Import
androidx.compose.ui.unit.timesif multiplying Dp (for example,2 * padding).Follow sizing rules: ensure dimensions from dimens.xml are used for padding and typography scaling.
Search toolbar layout (search_toolbar)
Widget Provider : SearchToolBarAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : SearchToolBarLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_search_toolbar_widget_info.xml
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_search_toolbar_preview.png, sample_search_icon.xml, sample_refresh_icon.xml, sample_mic_icon.xml, sample_camera_icon.xml, sample_delete_icon.xml, sample_add_icon.xml, sample_pin_icon.xml
Components : Buttons.kt, LayoutComponents.kt
Utilities : ActionUtils.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Guidance :
Avoid
ColorProviderimport errors: importandroidx.glance.unit.ColorProviderand useandroidx.glance.color.ColorProvider(dayColor, nightColor).Use
GlanceModifier.background(Color)directly for solid background colors rather thanColorProvider.
Full-bleed image layout and snap scrolling (snap_scrolling)
Widget Provider : FullBleedImageAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : FullBleedImageLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_full_bleed_image_widget_info.xml
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_full_bleed_image_preview.png, sample_scrim_gradient.xml, sample_placeholder_image.png, sample_app_logo.xml, sample_info_icon.xml, sample_no_data_icon.xml
Utilities : FontUtils.kt, ImageAspectRatio.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Guidance :
Set
verticalScrollMode = VerticalScrollMode.SnapScrollMatchHeight(size.height)onLazyColumnfor Snap Scrolling.Glance 1.3.0-alpha02 (or higher), Compile SDK 37 (Baklava) or higher, and Android Gradle Plugin (AGP) 9.1.0 or higher are required if implementing Snap Scrolling.
Set override val sizeMode: SizeMode = SizeMode.Exact in the widget provider class.
Standard toolbar layout (standard_toolbar)
Widget Provider : ToolBarAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : ToolBarLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_toolbar_widget_info.xml
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_toolbar_preview.png, sample_app_logo.xml, sample_search_icon.xml, sample_add_icon.xml, sample_edit_icon.xml, sample_share_icon.xml, sample_mic_icon.xml, sample_camera_icon.xml, sample_videocam_icon.xml
Components : Buttons.kt, LayoutComponents.kt
Utilities : ActionUtils.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Additional References : CanonicalLayoutActivity.kt
Guidance :
See Troubleshooting to avoid
ColorProviderimport errors: use androidx.glance.color.ColorProvider(dayColor, nightColor).Use GlanceModifier.background(Color) directly for solid background colors rather than
ColorProvider.
Text with image layout (text_with_image)
Widget Provider : TextWithImageAppWidget.kt
Layout Composable : TextWithImageLayout.kt
Widget Info XML : sample_text_with_image_widget_info.xml
Data Repository : FakeTextWithImageRepository.kt
Dimensions : dimens.xml
Strings : strings.xml
Drawables : sample_text_image_preview.png, sample_text_icon.xml, sample_refresh_icon.xml, sample_placeholder_image.png, sample_info_icon.xml, sample_no_data_icon.xml
Utilities : FontUtils.kt, ImageAspectRatio.kt, PreviewAnnotations.kt
Guidance :
Follow responsive layout sizing rules to accommodate text and image side-by-side or stacked based on available widget dimensions.
Troubleshooting
Background Colors : Use
GlanceModifier.background(Color)directly for solid background colors rather thanColorProvider, otherwise the background will be transparent.When using
ColorProvider(outside of the background), avoid import errors :Import type:
import androidx.glance.unit.ColorProviderUse fully qualified creator:
androidx.glance.color.ColorProvider(dayColor, nightColor)
Checklist
[ ] Did you register the widget in the AndroidManifest?
[ ] Did you copy the corresponding Widget Info XML file and leave the given values including
minWidth,minHeight, andminResizeHeightunchanged?[ ] Did you use the given Glance Theme color values from the corresponding Layout Composable file?
[ ] Did you use dimension resource references for
android:minWidthandandroid:minHeightin appwidget-provider XML definitions?[ ] Did you override
val sizeMode: SizeMode = SizeMode.Exactin the widget provider class?
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- SKILL.md23.9 KiB
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references/collections/layout/ActionListLayout.kt
package com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout
import androidx.annotation.DrawableRes
import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
import androidx.compose.ui.unit.Dp
import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
import androidx.compose.ui.unit.sp
import androidx.glance.ColorFilter
import androidx.glance.ExperimentalGlanceApi
import androidx.glance.GlanceModifier
import androidx.glance.GlanceTheme
import androidx.glance.Image
import androidx.glance.ImageProvider
import androidx.glance.LocalContext
import androidx.glance.LocalSize
import androidx.glance.action.Action
import androidx.glance.action.clickable
import androidx.glance.appwidget.components.CircleIconButton
import androidx.glance.appwidget.components.Scaffold
import androidx.glance.appwidget.components.TitleBar
import androidx.glance.appwidget.cornerRadius
import androidx.glance.background
import androidx.glance.layout.Alignment
import androidx.glance.layout.Box
import androidx.glance.layout.fillMaxSize
import androidx.glance.layout.padding
import androidx.glance.layout.size
import androidx.glance.preview.ExperimentalGlancePreviewApi
import androidx.glance.preview.Preview
import androidx.glance.semantics.contentDescription
import androidx.glance.semantics.semantics
import androidx.glance.text.FontWeight
import androidx.glance.text.Text
import androidx.glance.text.TextStyle
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.R
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.data.FakeActionListDataRepository.Companion.demoData
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutDimensions.circularCornerRadius
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutDimensions.filledItemCornerRadius
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutDimensions.filledItemPadding
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutDimensions.gridCells
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutDimensions.itemContentSpacing
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutDimensions.stateIconBackgroundSize
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutDimensions.stateIconSize
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutDimensions.verticalSpacing
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutDimensions.widgetPadding
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutSize.Companion.showTitleBar
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutSize.Large
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayoutSize.Small
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.utils.ActionUtils.actionStartDemoActivity
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.utils.LargeWidgetPreview
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.utils.MediumWidgetPreview
import com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.utils.SmallWidgetPreview
/**
* A layout focused on presenting list of two-state actions represented by a title (1-2 words),
* supporting text (~20 characters) and a leading state icon button to indicate the current state
* and an optional trailing icon button to perform additional operations.
*
* Tapping each item changes the state (e.g. turn ON / OFF). The additional actions can be used to
* perform tuned state changes e.g. editing the temperature The layout is suitable for use cases
* such as home control, Quick Settings, etc.
*
* The content is displayed in a [Scaffold] under an app-specific title bar.
*
* In larger sizes, the layout shows a multi-column grid with each item taking minimum size to
* fit the item content. The state icon is dropped in smaller sizes to allow space for additional
* action and the text.
*
* The layout is an implementation suggestion, you can customize it to your needs. For example,
* if you don't have a supporting text, you can drop the filled containers and use spacing to
* individually differentiate your content. You can use separate icons for on and off states if it
* suits your use case. And, if you need support for more states, you can use appropriate text and
* icons.
*
* @param title the text to be displayed as title of the widget, e.g. name of your widget or app.
* @param titleIconRes a tintable icon that represents your app or brand, that can be displayed
* with the provided [title]. In this sample, we use icon from a drawable
* resource, but you should use an appropriate icon source for your use case.
* @param titleBarActionIconRes resource ID of a tintable icon that can be displayed as
* an icon button within the title bar area of the widget. For
* example, a search icon to launch search for finding specific
* items.
* @param titleBarActionIconContentDescription description of the [titleBarActionIconRes] button
* to be used by the accessibility services.
* @param titleBarAction action to be performed on click of the [titleBarActionIconRes] button.
* @param items list of items to be included in the list; typically includes a short title, a
* supporting text and the action icon information.
* @param checkedItems list of keys of items that are in "ON" / checked state.
* @param actionButtonClick handler to toggle the state.
*
* @see [FilledActionListItem] for accepted inputs.
* @see [com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.CheckListAppWidget]
*
*/
@Composable
fun ActionListLayout(
title: String,
@DrawableRes titleIconRes: Int,
@DrawableRes titleBarActionIconRes: Int,
titleBarActionIconContentDescription: String,
titleBarAction: Action,
items: List<ActionListItem>,
checkedItems: List<String>,
actionButtonClick: (String) -> Unit,
) {
fun titleBar(): @Composable (() -> Unit) = {
TitleBar(
startIcon = ImageProvider(titleIconRes),
title = title.takeIf { ActionListLayoutSize.fromLocalSize() != Small } ?: "",
iconColor = GlanceTheme.colors.primary,
textColor = GlanceTheme.colors.onSurface,
actions = {
CircleIconButton(
imageProvider = ImageProvider(titleBarActionIconRes),
contentDescription = titleBarActionIconContentDescription,
contentColor = GlanceTheme.colors.secondary,
backgroundColor = null, // transparent
onClick = titleBarAction
)
}
)
}
val scaffoldTopPadding = if (showTitleBar()) {
0.dp
} else {
widgetPadding
}
Scaffold(
backgroundColor = GlanceTheme.colors.widgetBackground,
modifier = GlanceModifier.padding(top = scaffoldTopPadding),
titleBar = if (showTitleBar()) {
titleBar()
} else {
null
},
) {
Content(
items = items,
checkedItems = checkedItems,
actionButtonOnClick = actionButtonClick,
)
}
}
@Composable
private fun Content(
items: List<ActionListItem>,
checkedItems: List<String>,
actionButtonOnClick: (String) -> Unit,
) {
val actionListLayoutSize = ActionListLayoutSize.fromLocalSize()
Box(modifier = GlanceModifier.padding(bottom = widgetPadding)) {
if (items.isEmpty()) {
EmptyListContent()
} else {
when (actionListLayoutSize) {
Large -> GridView(
items = items,
checkedItems = checkedItems,
actionButtonOnClick = actionButtonOnClick
)
else -> ListView(
items = items,
checkedItems = checkedItems,
actionButtonOnClick = actionButtonOnClick
)
}
}
}
}
@Composable
private fun ListView(
items: List<ActionListItem>,
checkedItems: List<String>,
actionButtonOnClick: (String) -> Unit,
) {
RoundedScrollingLazyColumn(
modifier = GlanceModifier.fillMaxSize(),
items = items,
verticalItemsSpacing = verticalSpacing,
itemContentProvider = { item ->
FilledActionListItem(
item = item,
isChecked = checkedItems.contains(item.key),
actionButtonClick = actionButtonOnClick,
modifier = GlanceModifier.fillMaxSize()
)
}
)
}
@Composable
private fun GridView(
items: List<ActionListItem>,
checkedItems: List<String>,
actionButtonOnClick: (String) -> Unit,
) {
RoundedScrollingLazyVerticalGrid(
gridCells = gridCells,
items = items,
cellSpacing = itemContentSpacing,
itemContentProvider = { item ->
FilledActionListItem(
item = item,
isChecked = checkedItems.contains(item.key),
actionButtonClick = actionButtonOnClick,
modifier = GlanceModifier.fillMaxSize()
)
},
modifier = GlanceModifier.fillMaxSize(),
)
}
/**
* A filled list / grid item that displays a title, a supporting text, and a trailing state icon.
*
* Uses single line title (1-2 words), and 2-line supporting text (~ 50-55 characters)
*/
@OptIn(ExperimentalGlanceApi::class)
@Composable
private fun FilledActionListItem(
item: ActionListItem,
actionButtonClick: (String) -> Unit,
modifier: GlanceModifier = GlanceModifier,
isChecked: Boolean,
) {
@Composable
fun Title() {
Text(
text = item.title,
style = ActionListLayoutTextStyles.titleText(isChecked),
maxLines = 1,
// Container's content description already reads this text
modifier = GlanceModifier.semantics { contentDescription = "" }
)
}
@Composable
fun SupportingText() {
Text(
text = if (isChecked) {
item.onSupportingText
} else {
item.offSupportingText
},
style = ActionListLayoutTextStyles.supportingText(isChecked),
maxLines = 2,
// Container's content description already reads this text
modifier = GlanceModifier.semantics { contentDescription = "" }
)
}
@Composable
fun StateIndicatorIcon() {
Box(
GlanceModifier
.size(stateIconBackgroundSize)
.cornerRadius(circularCornerRadius),
contentAlignment = Alignment.Center
) {
Image(
provider = ImageProvider(item.stateIconRes),
modifier = modifier.size(stateIconSize),
contentDescription = null, // already covered in list item container's description
colorFilter = ColorFilter.tint(
if (isChecked) {
GlanceTheme.colors.onPrimary
} else {
GlanceTheme.colors.onSurfaceVariant
}
)
)
}
}
/**
* Additional action that can be performed against the item.
*
* For example, edit the item. Onclick of the title toggles the state, however, sometimes, the
* may be additional controls associated with the action e.g. changing temperature.
*/
@Composable
fun AdditionalActionButton(@DrawableRes resId: Int, contentDescription: String?) {
CircleIconButton(
imageProvider = ImageProvider(resId),
contentDescription = contentDescription,
onClick = actionStartDemoActivity("$contentDescription ${item.key}"),
backgroundColor = null,
contentColor = if (isChecked) {
GlanceTheme.colors.onPrimary
} else {
GlanceTheme.colors.onSurface
}
)
}
/**
* Returns a combined content description that can be set on entire list item.
*/
fun combinedContentDescription(): String {
val contentDescriptionBuilder = StringBuilder()
contentDescriptionBuilder.append(item.title)
contentDescriptionBuilder.append(" ")
contentDescriptionBuilder.append(
if (isChecked) {
item.onSupportingText
} else {
item.offSupportingText
}
)
contentDescriptionBuilder.append(" ")
contentDescriptionBuilder.append(
if (isChecked) {
item.onStateActionContentDescription
} else {
item.offStartActionContentDescription
}
)
return contentDescriptionBuilder.toString()
}
ListItem(
modifier = modifier
// We set a combined content description on list item since entire item is clickable.
.semantics { contentDescription = combinedContentDescription() }
.filledContainer(isChecked)
.clickable(key = "${LocalSize.current} ${item.key}") { actionButtonClick(item.key) },
contentSpacing = itemContentSpacing,
leadingContent = takeComposableIf(ActionListLayoutSize.fromLocalSize() != Small) {
StateIndicatorIcon()
},
headlineContent = { Title() },
supportingContent = { SupportingText() },
trailingContent = if (item.trailingIconButtonRes != null) {
{
AdditionalActionButton(
item.trailingIconButtonRes,
item.trailingIconButtonContentDescription
)
}
} else null
)
}
/** Returns the provided [block] composable if [predicate] is true, else returns null */
@Composable
private inline fun takeComposableIf(
predicate: Boolean,
crossinline block: @Composable () -> Unit,
): (@Composable () -> Unit)? {
return if (predicate) {
{ block() }
} else null
}
/**
* Converts an item into a filled container by applying the background color, padding and an
* appropriate corner radius.
*/
@Composable
private fun GlanceModifier.filledContainer(isChecked: Boolean): GlanceModifier {
return cornerRadius(filledItemCornerRadius)
.padding(filledItemPadding)
.background(
if (isChecked) {
GlanceTheme.colors.primary
} else {
GlanceTheme.colors.secondaryContainer
}
)
}
/**
* Holds data corresponding to each item in a
* [com.example.platform.ui.appwidgets.glance.layout.collections.layout.ActionListLayout].
*
* @param key a unique identifier for a specific item
* @param title a short text (1-2 words) representing the item
* @param onSupportingText a compact text (~20 characters) that supports the [title] and provides
* textual indication of "ON" state of item; this allows keeping the title
* short and glanceable.
* @param offSupportingText a compact text (~20 characters) that supports the [title] and provides
* * textual indication of "OFF" state of item; this allows keeping the title
* * short and glanceable.
* @param stateIconRes a tintable icon that can represents the item and that can be presented on
* a colored background to indicate the current state (e.g. bulb ON / OFF).
* On click of this icon, the item's state will be toggled.
* @param onStateActionContentDescription text to describe what happens on click of the list item
* when item is in "ON" (checked) state; appended to the
* title and supporting text when used by the the
* accessibility services.
* @param offStartActionContentDescription text to describe what happens on click of the list item
* when item is in "OFF" (un-checked) state; appended to the
* title and supporting text when used by the the
* accessibility services.
*/
data class ActionListItem(
val key: String,
val title: String,
val onSupportingText: String,
val offSupportingText: String,
@DrawableRes val stateIconRes: Int,
val onStateActionContentDescription: String,
val offStartActionContentDescription: String,
@DrawableRes val trailingIconButtonRes: Int? = null,
val trailingIconButtonContentDescription: String? = null,
)
/**
* Size of the widget per the reference breakpoints. Each size has its own display
* characteristics such as - showing content as list versus grid, font sizes etc.
*
* In this layout, only width breakpoints are used to scale the layout.
*/
private enum class ActionListLayoutSize(val maxWidth: Dp) {
// Single column list - compact view e.g. reduced fonts.
Small(maxWidth = 260.dp),
// Single column list
Medium(maxWidth = 439.dp),
// 2 Column Grid
Large(maxWidth = 644.dp);
companion object {
/**
* Returns the corresponding [ActionListLayoutSize] to be considered for the current
* widget size.
*/
@Composable
fun fromLocalSize(): ActionListLayoutSize {
val width = LocalSize.current.width
return if (width >= Medium.maxWidth) {
Large
} else if (width >= Small.maxWidth) {
Medium
} else {
Small
}
}
@Composable
fun showTitleBar(): Boolean {
return LocalSize.current.height >= 180.dp
}
}
}
private object ActionListLayoutTextStyles {
/**
* Style for the text displayed as title within each item.
*/
@Composable
fun titleText(checked: Boolean): TextStyle = TextStyle(
fontWeight = FontWeight.Medium,
fontSize = if (ActionListLayoutSize.fromLocalSize() == Small) {
14.sp // M3 Title Small
} else {
16.sp // M3 Title Medium
},
color = if (checked) {
GlanceTheme.colors.onPrimary
} else {
GlanceTheme.colors.onSurface
}
)
/**
* Style for the text displayed as supporting text within each item.
*/
@Composable
fun supportingText(isChecked: Boolean): TextStyle =
TextStyle(
fontWeight = FontWeight.Normal,
fontSize = 12.sp, // M3 Label Medium
color = if (isChecked) {
GlanceTheme.colors.onPrimary
} else {
GlanceTheme.colors.onSurfaceVariant
}
)
}
private object ActionListLayoutDimensions {
/** Number of cells in the grid, when items are displayed as a grid. */
const val gridCells = 2
/** Padding applied at bottom of the widget content */
val widgetPadding = 12.dp
/** Corner radius for each filled list item. */
val filledItemCornerRadius = 16.dp
/** Padding for filled list items. */
val filledItemPadding = 12.dp
/** Vertical spacing between items in the list.*/
val verticalSpacing = 4.dp
/**
* Spacing between individual sections in within the list item (for instance, horizontal spacing
* between state icon and text section.
*/
val itemContentSpacing = 4.dp
/** Size of the background layer on the state icon. */
val stateIconBackgroundSize = 48.dp
/** Size of the state icon image. */
val stateIconSize = 24.dp
/** Corner radius to achieve circular shape. */
val circularCornerRadius = 200.dp
}
/**
* Preview sizes for the widget covering the breakpoints.
*
* This allows verifying updates across multiple breakpoints.
*/
@OptIn(ExperimentalGlancePreviewApi::class)
@Preview(widthDp = 259, heightDp = 200)
@Preview(widthDp = 438, heightDp = 200)
@Preview(widthDp = 644, heightDp = 200)
private annotation class ActionListBreakpointPreviews
/**
* Previews for the action list layout.
*
* First we look at the previews at defined breakpoints, tweaking them as necessary. In addition,
* the previews at standard sizes allows us to quickly verify updates across min / max and common
* widget sizes without needing to run the app or manually place the widget.
*/
@ActionListBreakpointPreviews
@SmallWidgetPreview
@MediumWidgetPreview
@LargeWidgetPreview
@Composable
private fun ActionListLayoutPreview() {
val context = LocalContext.current
ActionListLayout(
title = context.getString(R.string.sample_action_list_app_widget_name),
titleIconRes = R.drawable.sample_home_icon,
titleBarActionIconRes = R.drawable.sample_power_settings_icon,
titleBarActionIconContentDescription = context.getString(
R.string.sample_action_list_settings_label
),
titleBarAction = actionStartDemoActivity("Power settings title bar action"),
items = demoData,
checkedItems = listOf("1", "3"),
actionButtonClick = {},
)
}
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