Simple example of <merge> and <include> usage in Android XML-layouts

Question

I'm curious about the <merge> and <include> tags in Android XML-layouts. I've read two tutorials, but haven't yet found a simple example usage.

Would be happy if someone could provide such an example or give a pointer to one.

Answer 1

some_activity.xml:

<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent"
    android:orientation="vertical">

    // some views

    <include layout="@layout/view_part"/>

   // probably more views

</LinearLayout>

view_part.xml:

<merge xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">

    // the views to be merged

</merge>