Replace `layout` of an <include/> tag programmatically for Android

Question

I want to change the layout of my <include/> tag dynamically/programmatically.

I have a main layout that I want to re-use but the contents should change dynamically.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:id="@+id/swipe_container"
    android:layout_width="fill_parent"
    android:layout_height="fill_parent"
    android:background="@color/white_background"
    android:orientation="vertical" >
    <include
        android:id="@+id/main_container"
        layout="REPLACE_THIS" />
</android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout> 

Above is the xml that I am using, I am assuming that you will need to find the id of the include and then change it programmatically.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Just change the code in the respective java file (e.g. MainActivity.java):

// Retrieve layout:
RelativeLayout mainLayout = (RelativeLayout) findViewById(R.id.main_container); 

// Instantiate & use inflater:
LayoutInflater inflater = (LayoutInflater)getSystemService(Context.LAYOUT_INFLATER_SERVICE);
View layout = inflater.inflate(R.layout.your_layout, null);

// Clear & set new views:
mainLayout.removeAllViews();
mainLayout.addView(layout);

It worked for me.

Answer 2

I found the answer a couple of months ago. You just need to use a ViewStub and inflate the appropriate one.