Fwiw, to me a SQLite database for storing a game save is way overkill. If the state is simple, use SharedPreferences. If it is more complicated, just put it in a flat file.
On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 11:59 AM, TreKing <treking...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 10:25 AM, acr <acr...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I have a DB setup and ready to go, but Im not sure which data to capture/ >> how to capture it, and how to restore it. >> > > Which: whatever you need to save and restore. > How: if you already have a DB setup (I assume SQLite) there's plenty of > tutorials online on saving and restoring data from one > > >> I would think I'd have to save the 49 xy positions of the graphics and >> their types, the score and time remaining. >> > > That sounds about right. > > >> I cant find anything clear on this that pertains to a game state. >> > > All games are different and will require saving their game states > differently. You're not going to find one all-encompassing solution. > > The basic idea should be along these lines though: > > * Identify what data you want the user to be able to save and restore. > * Implement a save method that writes the relevant data to your DB > * Call this when your app is paused / stopped / destroyed > * Implement a load method that restores your game state from the saved DB > values > * Call this when your app is starting up in onCreate > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > TreKing <http://sites.google.com/site/rezmobileapps/treking> - Chicago > transit tracking app for Android-powered devices > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Android Developers" group. > To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<android-developers%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en > -- Dianne Hackborn Android framework engineer hack...@android.com Note: please don't send private questions to me, as I don't have time to provide private support, and so won't reply to such e-mails. All such questions should be posted on public forums, where I and others can see and answer them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
