floatingsearchview
A search view that implements a floating search bar also known as persistent search
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Material Design Search Bar for Android
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Android Search View based on Material design guidelines.
A clone of the Google Now/Maps/Play persistent search bar
Quick Overview
FloatingSearchView is an Android library that provides a floating search widget with search suggestions and custom search actions. It offers a Material Design-inspired interface for implementing search functionality in Android applications, with smooth animations and customizable features.
Pros
- Easy integration with minimal setup required
- Highly customizable appearance and behavior
- Smooth animations and transitions
- Support for search suggestions and custom actions
Cons
- Limited documentation and examples
- May require additional work to integrate with complex data sources
- Some reported issues with compatibility on older Android versions
- Infrequent updates and maintenance
Code Examples
- Basic setup of FloatingSearchView:
val searchView = findViewById<FloatingSearchView>(R.id.floating_search_view)
searchView.setOnQueryChangeListener { oldQuery, newQuery ->
// Handle query changes
}
- Adding search suggestions:
searchView.setOnSearchListener(object : FloatingSearchView.OnSearchListener {
override fun onSuggestionClicked(searchSuggestion: SearchSuggestion) {
// Handle suggestion click
}
override fun onSearchAction(currentQuery: String) {
// Perform search action
}
})
searchView.swapSuggestions(listOf(
CustomSearchSuggestion("Suggestion 1"),
CustomSearchSuggestion("Suggestion 2")
))
- Customizing appearance:
searchView.setBackgroundColor(ContextCompat.getColor(this, R.color.colorPrimary))
searchView.setViewTextColor(ContextCompat.getColor(this, R.color.textColorPrimary))
searchView.setHintTextColor(ContextCompat.getColor(this, R.color.textColorHint))
Getting Started
- Add the dependency to your app's
build.gradle
file:
dependencies {
implementation 'com.github.arimorty:floatingsearchview:2.1.1'
}
- Add the FloatingSearchView to your layout XML:
<com.arlib.floatingsearchview.FloatingSearchView
android:id="@+id/floating_search_view"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
app:floatingSearch_searchHint="Search..."
app:floatingSearch_suggestionsListAnimDuration="250"
app:floatingSearch_showSearchKey="false"
app:floatingSearch_leftActionMode="showHamburger"
app:floatingSearch_menu="@menu/menu_search"/>
- Initialize and customize the FloatingSearchView in your Activity or Fragment:
val searchView = findViewById<FloatingSearchView>(R.id.floating_search_view)
searchView.setOnQueryChangeListener { oldQuery, newQuery ->
// Handle query changes
}
searchView.setOnSearchListener(object : FloatingSearchView.OnSearchListener {
override fun onSuggestionClicked(searchSuggestion: SearchSuggestion) {
// Handle suggestion click
}
override fun onSearchAction(currentQuery: String) {
// Perform search action
}
})
Competitor Comparisons
Material Design Search Bar for Android
Pros of MaterialSearchBar
- Simpler implementation with fewer dependencies
- Includes built-in speech recognition support
- More customizable appearance with XML attributes
Cons of MaterialSearchBar
- Less extensive documentation and examples
- Fewer advanced features like custom suggestions
- Not as actively maintained (last update over 2 years ago)
Code Comparison
FloatingSearchView:
mSearchView = findViewById(R.id.floating_search_view);
mSearchView.setOnQueryChangeListener(new FloatingSearchView.OnQueryChangeListener() {
@Override
public void onSearchTextChanged(String oldQuery, String newQuery) {
// Handle query change
}
});
MaterialSearchBar:
MaterialSearchBar searchBar = findViewById(R.id.searchBar);
searchBar.setOnSearchActionListener(new MaterialSearchBar.OnSearchActionListener() {
@Override
public void onSearchStateChanged(boolean enabled) {
// Handle search state change
}
});
Both libraries offer similar basic functionality for implementing a search bar in Android applications. FloatingSearchView provides more advanced features and customization options, making it suitable for complex search implementations. MaterialSearchBar, on the other hand, offers a simpler approach with built-in speech recognition, which can be beneficial for projects requiring voice input. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project and the level of customization needed.
Material You Search component for Android, SearchView
Pros of Search
- More comprehensive search functionality, including voice search and persistent search history
- Supports multiple search styles (e.g., toolbar, floating, persistent)
- Regular updates and active maintenance
Cons of Search
- Larger library size, potentially impacting app performance
- Steeper learning curve due to more complex implementation
Code Comparison
FloatingSearchView:
<com.arlib.floatingsearchview.FloatingSearchView
android:id="@+id/floating_search_view"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
app:floatingSearch_searchHint="Search..."
app:floatingSearch_suggestionsListAnimDuration="250"
app:floatingSearch_showSearchKey="false"
app:floatingSearch_leftActionMode="showHamburger"
app:floatingSearch_menu="@menu/menu_main" />
Search:
<com.lapism.search.widget.SearchView
android:id="@+id/search_view"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
app:search_style="toolbar"
app:search_theme="light"
app:search_divider="true"
app:search_voice="true"
app:search_hint="Search..." />
Both libraries offer customizable search views for Android applications. FloatingSearchView focuses on a floating search bar design, while Search provides more versatile search options and styles. The code comparison shows that Search offers additional attributes for customization, such as search style and voice search support, which are not present in FloatingSearchView's implementation.
Android Search View based on Material design guidelines.
Pros of MaterialSearchView
- Simpler implementation with fewer dependencies
- Easier to customize and integrate into existing layouts
- Supports voice search functionality out of the box
Cons of MaterialSearchView
- Less visually appealing default styling compared to FloatingSearchView
- Fewer built-in features and animations
- Less active maintenance and community support
Code Comparison
FloatingSearchView:
<com.arlib.floatingsearchview.FloatingSearchView
android:id="@+id/floating_search_view"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
app:floatingSearch_searchHint="Search..."
app:floatingSearch_suggestionsListAnimDuration="250"
app:floatingSearch_showSearchKey="false"
app:floatingSearch_leftActionMode="showHamburger"
app:floatingSearch_menu="@menu/menu_search_view"
app:floatingSearch_close_search_on_keyboard_dismiss="true"/>
MaterialSearchView:
<br.com.mauker.materialsearchview.MaterialSearchView
android:id="@+id/search_view"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"/>
The code comparison shows that MaterialSearchView has a simpler XML implementation, while FloatingSearchView offers more customization options directly in the layout file. FloatingSearchView provides more built-in attributes for styling and behavior, whereas MaterialSearchView relies more on programmatic customization.
A clone of the Google Now/Maps/Play persistent search bar
Pros of PersistentSearch
- Offers a more native Android look and feel
- Provides smoother animations and transitions
- Integrates well with the Android action bar
Cons of PersistentSearch
- Less customizable in terms of appearance
- Limited documentation and examples
- Fewer features compared to FloatingSearchView
Code Comparison
PersistentSearch:
SearchBox searchBox = (SearchBox) findViewById(R.id.searchbox);
searchBox.enableVoiceRecognition(this);
searchBox.setLogoText("Search");
FloatingSearchView:
mSearchView = (FloatingSearchView) findViewById(R.id.floating_search_view);
mSearchView.setOnQueryChangeListener(new FloatingSearchView.OnQueryChangeListener() {
@Override
public void onSearchTextChanged(String oldQuery, String newQuery) {
// Handle query change
}
});
PersistentSearch provides a simpler setup with fewer lines of code, while FloatingSearchView offers more customization options and event listeners. FloatingSearchView has more extensive documentation and a larger community, making it easier to implement and troubleshoot. However, PersistentSearch may be preferred for projects requiring a more native Android appearance and smoother animations.
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Floating Search View
An implementation of a floating search box with search suggestions, also called persistent search bar.
Note
This project is not being actively maintained. Have a look here for information that might help you make changes to your own copy of the code base.
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Usage
- In your dependencies, add
compile 'com.github.arimorty:floatingsearchview:2.1.1'
- Add a FloatingSearchView to your view hierarchy, and make sure that it takes up the full width and height of the screen
- Listen to query changes and provide suggestion items that implement SearchSuggestion
Example:
<com.arlib.floatingsearchview.FloatingSearchView
android:id="@+id/floating_search_view"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
app:floatingSearch_searchBarMarginLeft="@dimen/search_view_inset"
app:floatingSearch_searchBarMarginTop="@dimen/search_view_inset"
app:floatingSearch_searchBarMarginRight="@dimen/search_view_inset"
app:floatingSearch_searchHint="Search..."
app:floatingSearch_suggestionsListAnimDuration="250"
app:floatingSearch_showSearchKey="false"
app:floatingSearch_leftActionMode="showHamburger"
app:floatingSearch_menu="@menu/menu_main"
app:floatingSearch_close_search_on_keyboard_dismiss="true"/>
mSearchView.setOnQueryChangeListener(new FloatingSearchView.OnQueryChangeListener() {
@Override
public void onSearchTextChanged(String oldQuery, final String newQuery) {
//get suggestions based on newQuery
//pass them on to the search view
mSearchView.swapSuggestions(newSuggestions);
}
});
Left action mode:
The left action can be configured as follows:
Add
app:floatingSearch_leftActionMode="[insert one of the options from table below]"
showHamburger | |
showSearch | |
showHome | |
noLeftAction |
Listen to hamburger button clicks:
mSearchView.setOnLeftMenuClickListener(
new FloatingSearchView.OnLeftMenuClickListener() { ...} );
To quickly connect your NavigationDrawer to the hamburger button:
mSearchView.attachNavigationDrawerToMenuButton(mDrawerLayout);
Listen to home (back arrow) button clicks:
mSearchView.setOnHomeActionClickListener(
new FloatingSearchView.OnHomeActionClickListener() { ... });
Configure menu items:
Add a menu resource
app:floatingSearch_menu="@menu/menu_main"
In the menu resource, set items' app:showAsAction="[insert one of the options described in the table below]"
never | Puts the menu item in the overflow options popup |
ifRoom | Shows an action icon for the menu if the following conditions are met: 1. The search is not focused. 2. There is enough room for it. |
always | Shows an action icon for the menu if there is room, regardless of whether the search is focused or not. |
Listen for item selections
mSearchView.setOnMenuItemClickListener(new FloatingSearchView.OnMenuItemClickListener() {
@Override
public void onMenuItemSelected(MenuItem item) {
}
});
Configure suggestion item:
First, implement SearchSuggestion
Optional:
Set a callback for when a given suggestion is bound to the suggestion list.
For the history icons to show, you would need to implement this. Refer to the sample app for an example implementation.
mSearchView.setOnBindSuggestionCallback(new SearchSuggestionsAdapter.OnBindSuggestionCallback() {
@Override
public void onBindSuggestion(View suggestionView, ImageView leftIcon, TextView textView, SearchSuggestion item, int itemPosition) {
//here you can set some attributes for the suggestion's left icon and text. For example,
//you can choose your favorite image-loading library for setting the left icon's image.
}
});
Styling:
Available styling:
<style name="SearchView">
<item name="floatingSearch_backgroundColor"></item>
<item name="floatingSearch_viewSearchInputTextColor"></item>
<item name="floatingSearch_viewSuggestionItemTextColor"></item>
<item name="floatingSearch_hintTextColor"></item>
<item name="floatingSearch_dividerColor"></item>
<item name="floatingSearch_clearBtnColor"></item>
<item name="floatingSearch_leftActionColor"></item>
<item name="floatingSearch_menuItemIconColor"></item>
<item name="floatingSearch_suggestionRightIconColor"></item>
<item name="floatingSearch_actionMenuOverflowColor"></item>
</style>
RxBinding Extension
The RxBinding library allows you to listen for query changes using RxJava Obervables.
Observable<CharSequence> queryObservable = RxFloatingSearchView.queryChanges(view);
queryObservable.doOnNext { query -> Toast.makeText(this, "Query is %s".format(query), Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show() }.subscribe();
The Kotlin Extension
The Kotlin extension adds an extension function to the view for more goodness.
view.queryChanges(5).doOnNext { query -> Toast.makeText(this, "Query is %s".format(query), Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show() }.subscribe()
License
Copyright (C) 2015 Ari C.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
You may obtain a copy of the License at
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
limitations under the License.
Top Related Projects
Material Design Search Bar for Android
Material You Search component for Android, SearchView
Android Search View based on Material design guidelines.
A clone of the Google Now/Maps/Play persistent search bar
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