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Building a Nib File

This chapter describes the steps for creating a nib file, adding some objects to it, and saving it so that you can use it in your Xcode project. These are important steps that you perform nearly every time you work in Interface Builder.

In addition to describing the actual steps for creating nib files, this chapter also offers guidelines to help you create nib files that integrate well with your Xcode project. Interface Builder was designed to be flexible and make the nib-creation process easy. With this flexibility comes choice, however. Because it is your program, you have to make choices about how to configure your nib files so that they work efficiently with your program. Wherever possible, this chapter provides tips to help you make good choices based on what you are trying to do.

Contents:

Creating a Nib File
What Goes in a Nib File?
Adding and Removing Objects
Using Image and Sound Resources in a Nib File
Saving Nib Files
Nib File Design Guidelines

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