Multiple errors ocurred while copying files - but, can I see what they are?

Question

There were around 200 files I had to delete in my Xcode project (and yeah, they were deleted properly), and now I have to copy 200+ files are supposedly replace the ones I just deleted.

I keep getting "Multiple errors occurred while copying files". The Xcode window doesn't show the newly-added files, but if I explore the project folder using the Finder, I can see that the files were indeed added - well, there most likely was a certain file that could not be copied and thus caused the error. Problem is, I have no idea which one nor why.

Now then, is it possible to get Xcode to tell me what the problem is rather than telling me there is one?

Edit: Okay, I did discover that some of the new files shared the same name as some files that were not listed in Xcode, which explains the error. However, I am still interested in knowing whether there is a way to know that the "Multiple errors" actually are whenever Xcode says t his.

Answer 1

When Xcode finds a duplicate file, it generates this error, and then it fails to add references for the files that it did manage to copy.

Rather than deleting files from the finder and starting over, you can do this:

1. Open the Finder for your project, where your source files are located
2. Command-click the ones for which your references are missing (and if you click others, it won't really matter)
3. Drag them into Xcode. When the confirmation dialog comes up, unset the "Copy items into destination group's folder (if needed)" checkbox. This will tell Xcode to make references only.