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I want to make a stroke that has a gradient on the stroke and use the stroke as a background for a selected button. Is this possible using a <shape> or will I need to use a 9-slice image?

I can connect the parts, I just don't know that a gradient on a <shape> is possible, but if it is I'd rather do that than create a png image.

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Shape (rectangle) supports a gradient fill. You can also round the corners to get a nice toolbar button effect.

I don't think that stroke supports a gradient, but if you want a gradient stroke around your button you can create two layered rectangles - the first one using your gradient and the second using a solid or a different gradient sized to be 2 pixels smaller in height and width.

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I dare say your answer encompasses the closes thing i'm going to find. Thanks for your answer!
Just as an fyi: I myself most often use the 9patch png for backgrounds on buttons and custom "cells" (just a personal preference - or bad habit probably :-). But gradients are definitely more efficient and easier to modify.
I think you're right. 9-slice / 9patch is something I've used before, I just wanted to see if there was another way.

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