How to include resource files in Theos makefile?

Question

I made a fully functional tweak with theos and I need to use an image file in it , the code for getting the image is correct (tested on Xcode) . but the image isn't included in the final DEB file .

and I have this makefile :

SDKVERSION=6.0
include theos/makefiles/common.mk
include theos/makefiles/tweak.mk

TWEAK_NAME = MyTweak
MyTweak_FRAMEWORKS = Foundation  CoreGraphics UIKit
MyTweak_FILES = Tweak.xm image.png

include $(THEOS_MAKE_PATH)/tweak.mk

But when I try to compile I get :

 No rule to make target `obj/image.png.o', needed by `obj/MyTweak.dylib'.  Stop. 

what can I do to include it ??

(Sorry for bad syntax , asking from iphone).

Answer 1

MyTweak_FILES variable should only include files that can be compiled. Make file handles resources differently.

To include resources you need to create a bundle as follows.

1) Create a folder called Resources in the tweak.xm directory.

2) Put all your resource files (all your PNG's) into that folder.

3) Add the following info to your make file

BUNDLE_NAME = your_bundle_identifier

your_bundle_identifier_INSTALL_PATH = /Library/MobileSubstrate/DynamicLibraries

include $(THEOS)/makefiles/bundle.mk

4) Define your bundle as follows on top of your tweak.xm file.

#define kBundlePath @"/Library/MobileSubstrate/DynamicLibraries/your_bundle_identifier.bundle"

5) You can now initialize the bundle and use the images within your tweak as follows:

NSBundle *bundle = [[[NSBundle alloc] initWithPath:kBundlePath] autorelease];

NSString *imagePath = [bundle pathForResource:@"your_image_name" ofType:@"png"];

UIImage *myImage = [UIImage imageWithContentsOfFile:imagePath]

In the above steps replace your_bundle_identifier with your tweaks bundle identifier which would be in the control file. (ex: com.yourdomain.tweak_name)

Also replace your_image_name with the name of the image you want to use.

You can pretty much use any resources (ex: sound files) the above way.