There is no .xib file when I create a new "Empty Application" in XCode

Question

I am working through the Big Nerd Ranch Guide (2nd Ed) for iOS Programming using Xcode version 4.2.

For the very first project I'm asked to create a new project which is a "Window-based Application" the description for which reads "This template provides a starting point for any application. It provides just an application delegate and a window". The "Window-based Application" option was not available to me in XCode 4.2 but I did see the option to create a "New Empty Application" which has the same description ("This template provides a starting point for any application. It provides just an application delegate and a window")

When I create the project I'm supposed to have a MainWindow.xib file but that does not show up at all in my project? Help please

Answer 1

When you create the project, don't forget to uncheck the option "storyboard". Once you uncheck it, you can see the xib files.

Answer 2

I am using the same book, had the same problem but I figured how to fix it.

1. Create a new xib file by

right click Quiz folder -> New File -> iOS -> User Interface -> Window -> click Next

1. click the Window.xib file then find an Object and drag it under Objects -> select the third tab on the right -> change this class to AppDelegate

click File's Owner -> change this class to UIApplication -> click the 6th tab and connect delegate to Window

1. goto AppDelegate.h and put IBOutlet in front of UIWindow *window;

goto Window.xib again and connect window under Outlets to Window.

Also in plist file add a row key - Main nib file base name type - string value - mainwindow

Hope this helps.