https://github.com/inmite/android-grid-wichterle

This app will show grid overlay over whole system which helps you to verify your excellent app design.
https://github.com/inmite/android-grid-wichterle

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This app will show grid overlay over whole system which helps you to verify your excellent app design.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/inmite/android-grid-wichterle
• Owner: inmite
• License: apache-2.0
• Created: 2013-10-16T17:30:42.000Z (about 12 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2014-01-21T19:59:10.000Z (almost 12 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-05-19T17:15:07.939Z (8 months ago)
• Language: Java
• Size: 804 KB
• Stars: 405
• Watchers: 32
• Forks: 70
• Open Issues: 4
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • License: LICENSE.txt

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README

          
# GridWichterle for Android

This app will show grid overlay over whole system which helps you to verify your excellent app design.

## Download:

[![Get it on Google Play](http://www.android.com/images/brand/get_it_on_play_logo_small.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.inmite.android.gridwichterle) 

## What is the grid good for?

 - makes adhering to [Android Design Guidelines - Metrics and Grids](http://developer.android.com/design/style/metrics-grids.html) easy

 - your app will look aesthetically pleasing

 - designers use grid to create designs, use this app to verify design implementation

 

![How you should align views](http://developer.android.com/design/media/metrics_closeup.png)

## How to use:

 - Run the app and see the grid over whole system

 - Remove the grid or go to settings via notification

	

![Screenshot of the dialogs](graphics/screenshot.png)

	

## Customization in settings:

- Grid size in dp (default is 8dp)

- Grid color and transparency

- Fullscreen mode (if the grid should start on the very top of the screen)

	

## How to build the project:

With Maven:

 - `mvn clean package`

Or:

 - clone the project and create project from existing sources in IDE

	

## Why 'Wichterle'?



[Otto Wichterle](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Wichterle) was a famous Czech inventor, best known for his invention of contact lenses. 

You can see more details with contact lenses, just like with this app. You won't miss any misaligned views in your app.

See [**our other Czech personalities**](http://inmite.github.io) who help with [#AndroidDev](https://plus.google.com/s/%23AndroidDev).