How to convert nib/xib to objective C code?

Question

I am just wondering is there a way to convert nib/xib file to ojbective C code? I just want to find the equivalent code to the nib/xib file (I've tried nib2objc, seems the result is not what I am after).

Actually I want to compile this example

http://developer.apple.com/iphone/library/samplecode/TableSearch/index.html

without nib/xib file (I want it exactly the same with original), any idea about doing this?

Answer 1

Check out nib2objc:

nib2objc converts NIB files (or XIB ones) into Objective-C code, including all the properties of each instance, the documented constructor calls, and also the view hierarchy.

nib2objc yourfile.xib > code.m

Answer 2

In the general case, I think the answer is no. Nibs are not code; they're archives of serialized objects. So what you're asking is, "Given a graph of arbitrary serialized objects, can I generate some source code that might create such a graph without using serialization?" Without special support for such a process in all classes involved, I don't see how you could.

It would probably be more beneficial to ask about what you actually need to accomplish rather than this specific way of doing whatever it is.