Loading images in Widgets

[pavlospt]

I am supposing that this won't be possible based on the way this library is architected and how widgets work. If there is a possibility can you please give me a hint on how should I approach this and I could make a PR if I have something done.

[IanChilds]

You should be able to use the ImagePipeline with BaseBitmapDataSubscriber for this - have a look here. You need to make sure you pass the bitmap to the system in the updateStatus method as the bitmap will be cleaned up when onNewResultImpl finishes.

Let me know if you have any problems.

[pavlospt]

What do you mean by passing the bitmap to the system?

[plamenko]

As Ian explained, after submitting the request to the pipeline, pipeline returns a DataSource. Attach your BaseBitmapDataSubscriber to that DataSource.
Important note is that the bitmap we provide is valid only until onNewResultImpl finishes.
See BaseBitmapDataSubscriber.onNewResultImpl(@Nullable Bitmap bitmap).
That means that you cannot hold onto the reference of the bitmap we provide, either you have to copy the bitmap manually, or, If I am not wrong, the system will do just that for you when passing the Bitmap to the Widget, as this is another process and reference cannot be shared.

[pavlospt]

@plamenko Ok thank you. Will try it and if I find any problems on the way will ask again.