Xml parsing error shader setup file not found

I just started a new Android project, «WeekendStudy» to continue learning Android development and I got stumped compiling the default ‘hello weekendstudy’ compile / run. I think that I missed a step in configuration and setup, but I am at a loss to find out where. I have an AVD configured, set and launched.

When I press ‘run’, the SDK is building a file main.out.xml and then fails as this:

[2010-03-06 09:46:47 - WeekendStudy]Error in an XML file: aborting build.
[2010-03-06 09:46:48 - WeekendStudy]res/layout/main.xml:0: error: Resource entry main is already defined.
[2010-03-06 09:46:48 - WeekendStudy]res/layout/main.out.xml:0: Originally defined here.
[2010-03-06 09:46:48 - WeekendStudy]/Users/mobibob/Projects/workspace-weekend/WeekendStudy/res/layout/main.out.xml:1: error: Error parsing XML: no element found
[2010-03-06 09:48:16 - WeekendStudy]Error in an XML file: aborting build.
[2010-03-06 09:48:16 - WeekendStudy]res/layout/main.xml:0: error: Resource entry main is already defined.
[2010-03-06 09:48:16 - WeekendStudy]res/layout/main.out.xml:0: Originally defined here.
[2010-03-06 09:48:16 - WeekendStudy]/Users/mobibob/Projects/workspace-weekend/WeekendStudy/res/layout/main.out.xml:1: error: Error parsing XML: no element found
[2010-03-06 09:55:29 - WeekendStudy]res/layout/main.xml:0: error: Resource entry main is already defined.
[2010-03-06 09:55:29 - WeekendStudy]res/layout/main.out.xml:0: Originally defined here.
[2010-03-06 09:55:29 - WeekendStudy]/Users/mobibob/Projects/workspace-weekend/WeekendStudy/res/layout/main.out.xml:1: error: Error parsing XML: no element found
[2010-03-06 09:55:49 - WeekendStudy]Error in an XML file: aborting build.
[2010-03-06 09:55:49 - WeekendStudy]res/layout/main.xml:0: error: Resource entry main is already defined.
[2010-03-06 09:55:49 - WeekendStudy]res/layout/main.out.xml:0: Originally defined here.
[2010-03-06 09:55:49 - WeekendStudy]/Users/mobibob/Projects/workspace-weekend/WeekendStudy/res/layout/main.out.xml:1: error: Error parsing XML: no element found

asked Mar 6, 2010 at 16:03

You should run the project as android application not only click the icon—Run

I was trying to run from the wrong part of the project since my toolbar was not hooked up correctly. I am still working out the details and I will edit this when I figure it out completely.

First of all, this was a new workspace that I wanted to create to organize my different unrelated projects. As a result, the RUN of the toolbar did not have a target configured (i.e., in the history), so it tried to run my main.xml file.

Right-click on one of the *.java files and select ‘run as…’ then you can create a run configuration with its target (pick or create an AVD), the project, etc. I recommend visiting each of the tabs and review the defaults for your situation.

Then, sit back and wait for the emulator to load for the first time (mine took about 1 to 2 minutes on a Macbook).

answered Mar 6, 2010 at 16:25

answered Sep 4, 2010 at 6:32

@neil patel > Just restating the answer above … let me know if it needs to be clarified.

Right-click on one of the *.java files
and select ‘run as…’ then you can
create a run configuration with its
target (pick or create an AVD), the
project, etc. I recommend visiting
each of the tabs and review the
defaults for your situation.

answered Jun 7, 2010 at 17:53

I had the same problem and tried alot of different things. Finally I gave up, copied the entire project tree to another location. Created a new Android project and copied the src files, res.layout, res.values files and my added custom images under drawable.
Right clicked the project in package explorer and hit «Refresh».
Now it works again.
Probably not the best way to fix it but it works

Do try, and check the valid source is running or not.

Deleted the xxx.out.xml, if still can’t run, please follow this
Eclipse ->Project->Clean…->Choose your project->OK

answered Aug 27, 2011 at 12:31

I too was able to run with just any ol’ file selected. Something changed and suddenly I was getting the dreaded xxx.out.xml parse error. Well, I found a way around it. Someone please confirm for me that this works for you too.

Click Window->Preferences
Select or filter search for Launching(run/debug)

In the bottom of the right hand pane, look for Lauch Operation and select
«Always launch the previously launched application»

Clean your project and run it correctly at least once. I tested this out and it seems to work consistently.

I faced this problem but above answers do not help me. After look around, I fixed this by my self and I think I should write down the solution.

The android compiler create *.out.xml if you run the project as XSL. to fix this, you should do these steps:

• click on the arrow at right side of Run button, select Run Configurations. At the left side of popup windows, delete all sub-items under XSL.
• go to Launch configuration under preferences=>Run/debug =>Launching. Check to «Filter checked launch…» and then, uncheck XSL when keeping check on Android Application.

Eclipse ->Project->Clean…restart your project ,and that’s ok

I had the same problem as wall , my solution was :

Just import it again without creating new project

first try do do that:

Eclipse ->Project->Clean…->Choose your project->OK

If that didn’t work, try this..

1.copy the project folder from workspace to some where else (desktop will be fine)
2.delete project from eclipse (checked the box «delete Project content from disc» )
3.copy the project again just this time from desktop to workspace
3.import the project again (File>>Import>>General>> Existing project into workspace )
4.that’s worked for me ..