Only link third party framework on device

Question

I'm using a third party Objective-C framework in my project. This framework is only supported on devices, but not the simulator. How can I still compile my project for the simulator and just not use that framework, to be able to test the rest of the app?

Answer 1

You can use your framework with macro TARGET_IPHONE_SIMULATOR . Something like:

#if TARGET_IPHONE_SIMULATOR
    //  do not import the framework
#else
    //  import the framework and use it
#endif

EDIT:

You can optionally link the framework/library by settings given below:

• If the third-party is a library (a file with extension .a ), then use this:

  

  and make sure path for your library is included in the Library Search Paths for related configuration.

• If it is a framework (a folder with extension .framework ), then use this:

  

  and make sure path for your framework is included in the Framework Search Paths for related configuration.