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diff --git a/docs/html/guide/developing/tools/aapt.jd b/docs/html/guide/developing/tools/aapt.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..40a209d --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/guide/developing/tools/aapt.jd @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +page.title=Using aapt +@jd:body + +<p><strong>aapt</strong> stands for Android Asset Packaging Tool and is included in the <code>tools/</code> directory of the SDK. This tool allows you to view, create, and update Zip-compatible archives (zip, jar, apk). It can also compile resources into binary assets. +</p> +<p> +Though you probably won't often use <strong>aapt</strong> directly, build scripts and IDE plugins can utilize this tool to package the apk file that constitutes an Android application. +</p> +<p> +For more usage details, open a terminal, go to the <code>tools/</code> directory, and run the command: +</p> +<ul> + <li><p>Linux or Mac OS X:</p> + <pre>./aapt</pre> + </li> + <li><p>Windows:</p> + <pre>aapt.exe</pre> + </li> +</ul> + |