How to access android's R object in NativeScript?

Issue

I am trying to access android’s R object in NativeScript with Angular but I haven’t had any success. The instructions here say to do it like this:

android.R.color.holo_purple

But when I try to import the android variable from the application module or the tns-core-modules/platform module I get an error that the R property on the android object is undefined. How do I get access to R?

Solution

you don’t need to import android variable from application module. it is automatically available by default at runtime. to remove compile time error property doesn't exists just declare the variable named android to any.

for example.

declare var android:any;
export class AppComponent{
  let holoPurple=android.R.color.holo_purple;
}

Answered By – bhavin jalodara

Answer Checked By – Pedro (AngularFixing Volunteer)