Android: 9-patch repeat pattern instead of stretching

Question

I have a 9-patch image file which looks like this:

When I use it it appears like this:

What I actually wanted to achieve is the complete dot in the center repeated instead of stretched. I hope that it's possible.

Answer 1

I think it's not possible using 9-Patch to make repeated patterns (only stretching certain area), perhaps you could find more about it in official documentation