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Justin
Justin

Reputation: 874

In Xcode 3.2.5, can I update a file or project reference in Xcode when it moves on disk?

In many software packages that work with references (even iTunes), you can move files on disk, and then update the reference in the software. In Xcode version 3.2.5, I can't figure out how to do this.

I could open the project file in a text editor and change the path to the file or project that I moved on disk, but I'd prefer to not to.

I could just move the file back to where is was on disk, but let's assume I moved it on purpose.

I could remove the reference from the project and add a new one, but that is unnecessary steps, and won't re-add any build dependencies or actions that I had set up for that resource.

So, is there a way to just update the reference from within Xcode? Have I missed a simple menu option?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 838

Answers (1)

amrox
amrox

Reputation: 6247

Xcode 3.2.5 won't track relocated files automatically, unless that file is within a folder reference (however folder references have other limitations).

In Xcode 3.2.5, you can update the reference by:

  1. Selecting the file
  2. Right click, Get Info (or Cmd-I)
  3. Select General Tab
  4. Click "Choose..." button at the top of the window.

Upvotes: 1

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