Packaging a Bundle with a static library

Question

I have a static library that includes some xibs. These will basically be the same across projects. I'd like to include the xibs as part of the library. I can include their veiwcontrollers, reference these controllers in the calling project but then there isn't a xib to load. When I right click the xib in the library project, it can't be part of the target.

I thought about creating a CFPluginBundle but that creates a new project. I'd loose all of my IBOutlet and IBAction references. What is the best way to reuse xibs that also have outlets and actions to specific controllers?

Answer 1

Here more discussion about it: Can you reference Xib files from static libraries on the iPhone?

Answer 2

I had the same problem when I wanted to export my project as a library for other developers to use. I found the perfect solution to my view and it seems it will answer yours too.

There is an xcode plugin that allows you to build your project as a library which includes the resources as well.

https://github.com/kstenerud/iOS-Universal-Framework

I do not know the guys that built this plugin, but it works like a charm