Rename or refactor files in Xcode

Question

Is it possible to rename/refactor a class file and have it rename the actual file on disk? If so, how can I do this?

Answer 1

The safest way to rename files is to refactor the class name using Xcode's "Refactor" command . Using that command makes sure that your code is also updated anywhere that references the file or the class (including NIBs).

Right-click on the class name in the interface ( .h ) file, choose Refactor->Rename , and Xcode will guide you through the process, allowing you to preview changes before you commit to them.

More details:

Right click on the class name (after @interface ) and choose Refactor->Rename. For example, right click on ViewController in this code:

@interface ViewController : UIViewController

Enter the new name for the class:

Xcode will let you review the changes before you commit.

You can also highlight the class name and use Xcode's Edit->Refactor menu, or even map it to a keyboard shortcut if you want.

If you actually want to rename the file without affecting any code, click on the name in the Navigator pane (left pane), wait a second, then click again. The name will be highlighted and you can type in a new one. You can also delete from the Navigator, rename the file in the Finder and re-add it to your project.

Answer 2

适用于 Xcode 4.2.1：在项目导航器（默认左侧面板）中选择文件并按[tab]

Answer 3

默认情况下，当您在文件导航器（左侧大纲视图）中或使用检查器重命名文件时，Xcode 将重命名文件。

Answer 4

One Way : Select the file you want to rename and then press Tab . I mostly use this, however, Xcode sometimes fails to rename it. So what I'd then is

Another Way : Select the file. Open the Inspectors Area (on the top-right corner). And then open up File Inspector . There you'll find the name field, where you can edit file's name. (See screenshot).

Answer 5

Xcode 11.6, attempting to rename "foo.cpp" to "bar.cpp" does not work using the above methods. the REFACTOR option is greyed out. Instead, do the following:

• In the Project Browser, find the file to rename, ie: foo.cpp
• Right (2finger) click on foo.cpp
• Select, "Show in File Inspector"

Right side of screen, the file inspector appears.

• In the Name field, type your new filename, press ENTER

Answer 6

如果您手动重命名文件，并使用查找和替换重命名类名，请确保该文件已添加到目标的构建阶段中的编译源，因为它可能会被删除。

Answer 7

选择 Refactor->Rename nevan king's answer 在 Xcode Version 7.0 beta (7A120f) 上也可以正常工作