How to rename an xib file in Xcode 4?

Question

I renamed an xib file in Xcode4, just by highlighting in the project organizer and changing the name, but it seems to confuse the project. For example, if I add a new button to the view, it doesn't show up when I run the project. However, if I rename it back to the original name, it shows up. What's the correct way to rename an xib file?

Answer 1

Xcode can sometimes be very picky with name-changed XIBs; the way that works best for me is as follows:

• Remove the reference to a XIB file from my open project
• In Finder, rename the file(s)
• Drag them back to the project

You may still encounter errors either side of this process - and on other occasions, renaming the file by a (slow) double click on said file will work.... for errors like these, I find that by going Project -> Clean will also help.

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