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 <

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.

Answer 3

I had the same problema also. I fixed the problem follow the Werner recomendation. Eclipse --> Help --> Install new software --> Pasted URL http://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/ pressed Enter, but It's important check it out and remove before any copy of the plugin installed in available Software Sites.

Answer 4

I had a problem with opening the layout folder. I needed a xml file with the contents as below:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
android:orientation="horizontal" >
</LinearLayout>

So,this is what I did.I tried updating eclipse but, the problem persisted. So,I just created a new xml file by right-clicking the layout folder.After creating the file,I just copy-pasted the aforementioned content.Hope it helps!

Answer 5

It happened to me too. It suddenly stopped creating MainActivity.java and layout. I could fix it by updating Eclipse:
Help -> Check for updates -> Select all

Answer 6

I had the same problem also. I fixed the problem follow the Werner recomendation. Eclipse --> Help --> Install new software --> Pasted URL http://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/ It fixed my problem.