Directions for Submitting Java / Android Project ZIP files


1. Rebuild your project in Android Studio and ensure it compiles and runs as expected.

2. Go to File --> Export --> Export to Zip File...
   Enter a file name (any name OK), select 'ZIP' for file type, and then OK to export.

   If you get the error: 
   "Error: java.io.FileNotFoundException: <path> (The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect)"
   It likely means that you are trying to export to an invalid location.
   Ensure that when you typed in the file name, and that you typed in only a file name, *not* a 
   full path (like c:\t\file.zip). To save the file to a different location, browse for the location first.

3. Check ZIP size; if it's > 10 meg it may not upload:  
   - Delete the app/build/ folder and recreate the zip file

4. Test your Zip file
   - Extract it to another part of your computer (or another computer!)
   - Open the project in Android Studio via File --> Open, select the newly extracted folder
   - Build & run your program to prove it works as expected.
   - If it fails to open or run the correct the problem and re-zip/re-test.

5. Upload the ZIP file to CourSys	
   If you exported the ZIP file to the project directory (the default), it will show up in the
   project window. Right click the file and select "Show in Explorer" (or the like) to find it.


Note: For most assignments you'll also have to submit a Git tag for your assignment in 
      addition to this ZIP file. Ensure you give the TA "Developer" permission in GitLab.