How do I create a category in Xcode 6 or higher?

Question

I want to create a category on UIColor in my app using Xcode 6. But the thing is that in Xcode 6 there is no Objective-C category file template.

Is there any option to create a category in Xcode 6?

Answer 1

They didn't forget. They just moved it without telling anyone.

1. Click File -> New -> File

2. Select Objective-C file under Sources in iOS or Mac OS respectively and Click Next

3. Now under File Type: choose either Category, Protocol, or Extension

PS. Under File Name: whatever you type here will be either the Category, Protocol, or Extension Name.

Answer 2

To create CategoryBaseClass+CategoryName.m/.h:

1. File → New → File... or use ⌘N.
2. Select Objective-C File.

3. Type in category name, select File Type: Category, and then select the base class.

4. Complete the flow to create the category.