Eclipse doesn't create Main Activity and layout

Question

I can't start new projects anymore. This is what I do...

• Start Eclipse.
• New Android Application
  • min API 8
  • target API 18
  • compile API 19
  • create activity : checked
  • activity name : MainActivity
  • layout name : activity_main
  • finish

When I open the project (it doesn't even open MainActivity.java as it should be) : - src folder is empty - res/layout folder is empty

But AndroidManifest.xml exists. It was working perfectly before and I was able to create projects then it just suddenly broke.

I'm using APIs 18 and 19 all installed and up to date.

Answer 1

I had the same problem yesterday after updating the latest packages on the Android SDK Manager.

Fixed it by updating the Eclipse plugin: Run Eclipse > Help > Install new software > Paste the URL https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/ then press Enter. After updating the plugin, I created a test project with the main activity and menu was created by default as normal.

Answer 2

I have the same problem before.

Using this Eclipse Update http://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/ did not work for me. I notice this problem when I download the latest updated SDK

Luckily the solution to my problem is very easy.

By Selecting Empty Project instead of Blank Activity makes it working.