Xcode 4.2.1 ios中没有MainWindow.xib空项目

Question

I've started to learn IOS programming using Big Nerd Ranch Guide. (SE) I've downloaded and istalled xcode 4.2.1

Now the first basic code work have this text

In the project navigator, find a file named MainWindow.xib. This file contains the interface for your Quiz application. Click on MainWindow.xib to open it in the editor area.

But there is no MainWindow.xib

Because There is no more Window based application type when u start the project. Instead of that I had to choose empty project.

What is the easiest way to get MainWindow.xib in my project and continue with it ?

Cause I've read this blog http://www.makebetterthings.com/iphone/where-is-mainwindow-xib-in-xcode-4-2/

And I don't like the way it's done. IS there more gentle , normal way of getting MainWindow.xib???

Answer 1

If you are using Snow Leopard (10.6), you can install Xcode 3 and MainWindow.xib gets created with all the templates there.

I also believe many of the example apps from Big Nerd Ranch are available online . So you can download the sample apps (which would have MainWindow.xib files), strip out as much as you can and then re-create them.

Hopefully they'll update the Big Nerd Ranch books to incorporate storyboarding and Xcode 4.2 very soon. Apple has a bad habit of changing things so often that it might not be economical or wise to be completely up to date with the latest changes.