Android Studio does not show layout preview

Question

I'm using Android Studio 1.4

It has passed some time since the last time I've created a new project in android studio and today when I did it the android studio does not show anything from the layout preview. Its a blank window and says "Nothing to show".

I think it's related with the new support design library cuz I've never seen this new "default code". I've researched a bit and it's the new android material design guidelines ...

I've already done this:

1. updated the SDK tools
2. cleaned the project and rebuild it
3. invalidated and restarted caches

...and still nothing.

Updated:

I decided to update 1.5.1 it's like this: it's giving me that rendering problem.. I think it's not showing correctly the lower right button, cuz I think it's supposed to be a button with a message icon in it and in my AS just shows the message icon (correct me if I'm wrong).

Answer 1

Choose another theme (other than Holo, for example Theme)

When you create the style incorrectly or from an existing style, this problem usually occurs. So select the "Graphical Layout" select "AppTheme" (The tab with a blue star). And select any of the predefined style. In my case "Light" which should resolve the problem.

Try to 'Invalidate caches & restart'.

Restart your Android Studio by choosing this option. It may take some time.

Then, if still doesn't work try to rebuild your project.