new version of android studio broken? can't find my layout/design area

Question

I am having some trouble finding the design view in the latest version of Android Studio. The problem that is reported in this post is the same as mine, but the solution provided there does not work for me.

My problem is that my designer option is grayed out, and I do not know how to enable it. This is a screenshot of my work space.

Which version of AS are you running? What folder contains the XML file you are trying to edit? — Code-Apprentice, Jan 26 '17 at 06:25
which exactly version is latest for you? from which channel? — Vladyslav Matviienko, Jan 26 '17 at 06:31

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 26 '17 at 06:32

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This is due to not enabling the Android Support plugins, Enable it from:

Settings > plugins > Android Support

answered Jan 26 '17 at 06:32

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Yes. I found that somehow the plug ins were removed including the android sdk. After reinstalling these and some and their dependencies I was able to use AS again. Thanks! Love this site! – Easy Homes LLC Jan 27 '17 at 06:40

new version of android studio broken? can't find my layout/design area

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