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cjl
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@riq

Me again, looking out for the newbies. You may want to take a look at the installer script, because it currently can only be run when the user's current working directory is the same as the script. This causes a lot of confusion, which gets posted to the mailing list about once or twice a week.

I think you could change the paths in the script from relative to absolute, using any of the standard ways of determining the users current working directory, and appending it the paths. For example, line #128 of the install script:
```
copy_files templates/cocos2d_app/ "$DST_DIR"
```
This only works when the script is the current working directory. If you change this from a relative path to an absolute path, or a path relative the current working directory, this would allow the script to be called from a high level directory.

More info on shell script absolute and relative paths:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/242538/unix-shell-script-find-out-which-directory-the-script-file-resides
Posted 11 months ago #
riq
Key Master

@cjl: thanks. Yes, this will help many users.

Currently I'm focusing in Xcode4, but I will add it to the TODO "queue"
If you send me the patch and/or pull request I'll apply it. Thanks!

Posted 11 months ago #
riq
Key Master
cocos2d Xcode4 template is working:

How to use it:

1. Download latest "develop" branch from github
2. Install the templates
```
$ cd cocos2d-iphone
$ git pull
$ ./install-templates.sh -f -u
```
Limitations:
- Only cocos2d iOS template. No box2d, nor Chipmunk template for the moment. Coming soon.
Posted 11 months ago #
familygw
Member

Hi riq, I've created the templates for cocos2d-box2d and chipmunk. How I can commit my changes?

Posted 11 months ago #
riq
Key Master

@familygw:

The easiest way is to send me a pull request from github, or a diff.
http://www.cocos2d-iphone.org/wiki/doku.php/faq#how_do_i_submit_a_patch

Thanks!

Posted 11 months ago #
familygw
Member

Great! thanks!

Posted 11 months ago #
andyque
Member

：（　It's still not work for me.
I do exactly what riq have posted it here, but when I open xcode4-->New Project .
There is no cocos2d template appears.(I try to relaunch the xcode ,but it still the same.

Posted 11 months ago #
Steve Oldmeadow
Administrator

@andyque - are you sure you got the latest develop branch? Compare the head of that to the head of your clone, you may need to switch to the develop branch in git.

Posted 11 months ago #
andyque
Member

@Steve Oldmeadow - I just use the command: git clone git://github.com/cocos2d/cocos2d-iphone.git
to get the latest copy of cocos2d-iphone.
I'm a newbie for git:(
Actually I don't know how to use command to get the latest develop branch.
Hope you can help me.

Posted 11 months ago #
andyque
Member

Finally, I have solve the problem. I haven't got the latest develop branch.:)
Thank you, @Steve.
Thank you, @riq.

Posted 11 months ago #
cjl
Member

@riq:

I've emailed you a patch that attempts to fix the relative file path issue. Please test it when you get a chance.

Also, will Cocos2d-iPhone 1.0 support templates for Xcode 3.2.6 and 4.0?

-cjl

Posted 11 months ago #
LanceW
Member

Hi,
I have successfully included the template from the develop branch into xcode 4 and created a new Cocos2d project.
:-)

However, and bear in mind I'm a noob, when I create a new file I do not see a Cocos2d option there. I may be being dense, but should I see a Cocos2d option so I can create a new class?

Lance

Posted 11 months ago #
cjl
Member

@LanceW:

You're talking about the 'file' templates, which haven't been ported yet to Xcode 4.

Posted 11 months ago #
LanceW
Member

@cjl: Thx, suspected that was the case.

Posted 11 months ago #
wilco3d
Member

When do we expect the full Xcode4 templates (file, box2d, chipmunk etc) to be completed? I picked a bad time to start a new project and install X4 over X3 it seems!

Posted 11 months ago #

dkliman
Member

I too have xcode4 and i too don't see any templates... can someone just lay out exactly what i have to do to install my templates there? from what i saw in terminal, it LOOKED like it did everything I wanted...

:cocos2d-iphone-1.0.0-beta dkliman$ sudo ./install-templates.sh
Password:
cocos2d-iphone template installer
...creating cocos2d template directory

Installing cocos2d iOS template
----------------------------------------------------

...creating destination directory: /Library/Application Support/Developer/Shared/Xcode/Project Templates/cocos2d 1.0.0/cocos2d Application/
...copying template files
...copying cocos2d files
...copying cocos2d dependency files
...copying CocosDenshion files
...copying cocoslive files
...copying cocoslive dependency files
done!

Installing cocos2d iOS + box2d template
----------------------------------------------------

...creating destination directory: /Library/Application Support/Developer/Shared/Xcode/Project Templates/cocos2d 1.0.0/cocos2d Box2d Application/
...copying template files
...copying cocos2d files
...copying cocos2d dependency files
...copying CocosDenshion files
...copying cocoslive files
...copying cocoslive dependency files
...copying Box2D files
done!

Installing cocos2d iOS + chipmunk template
----------------------------------------------------

...creating destination directory: /Library/Application Support/Developer/Shared/Xcode/Project Templates/cocos2d 1.0.0/cocos2d Chipmunk Application/
...copying template files
...copying cocos2d files
...copying cocos2d dependency files
...copying CocosDenshion files
...copying cocoslive files
...copying cocoslive dependency files
...copying Chipmunk files
done!

Installing cocos2d Mac template
----------------------------------------------------

...creating destination directory: /Library/Application Support/Developer/Shared/Xcode/Project Templates/cocos2d 1.0.0/cocos2d Application - Mac/
...copying template files
...copying cocos2d files
...copying CocosDenshion files
done!
...copying file templates
...creating destination directory: /Library/Application Support/Developer/Shared/Xcode/File Templates/cocos2d 1.0.0/

Installing CCNode file templates...
----------------------------------------------------

done!

also it seems that the tutorial has to be updated... for example:

To select a test to run, you need to set both the “Active Target” and the “Active Executable”. There are two ways to do this. The first method is to use the “Set Active Target” and “Set Active Executable” submenus under the Project menu. The second method is to put these options into the main toolbar; under the View menu, choose “Customize Toolbar…” and then drag the “Active Target” and “Active Executable” items into the toolbar at the top of the window. Then you can choose your target and executable there.

doesn't seem to apply anymore since there doesn't seem to be a "customize toolbar" command under "tools" anymore...

Posted 11 months ago #

riq
Key Master
@dkliman: I think that you are not using the "develop" branch. Make sure you are using it.
```
$ cd cocos2d-iphone
$ git checkout develop
```
Posted 11 months ago #
dkliman
Member
@riq when you say cd cocos2d-iphone do you mean the directory i put it in such as

$ cd /Users/dkliman/Documents/xcode\ work/cocos2d-iphone-1.0.0-beta

if so then i get this:
```
$ git checkout develop
fatal: Not a git repository (or any of the parent directories): .git
```
sorry for being such a newb
Posted 11 months ago #
dobfankris
Member

@dkliman, I had the same error but had not used git before. I spotted a link in the FAQ that might be helpful

http://www.cocos2d-iphone.org/wiki/doku.php/faq

See the documentation references for git under the subheading "how to submit a patch", more specifically the steps to clone the .git referenced in the error you got. I hope this helps.

I cannot connect to github from the office to validate these steps, but I believe they will correct the error. I hope so, as I would also like to check out the develop branch and new templates.

Posted 11 months ago #
dkliman
Member

@dobfrankris

yay that worked and it seems i definitely made some headway...

thing is i ended up with just one template...

http://screencast.com/t/Vpkxa608L

is there supposed to be more?

ok... i see all the .m's in there... so many... gonna try some out now...

Posted 11 months ago #
dobfankris
Member

@dkliman, an earlier post suggests so far that is the only template implemented, with the additional chipmunk and box2d templates coming soon. Glad that worked I can't wait to give it a try later.

Posted 11 months ago #
djknowles
Member

@riq

any news on when the chipmunk/box2d templates will be out?
definitely chose the wrong time to change to xcode 4.

Posted 11 months ago #
riq
Key Master

@djknowles: Not sure yet, but soon. Help is needed. All the "difficult" stuff was already done. What's missing, is to customize them.

Posted 11 months ago #
ZebulonSwe
Member

Just found this: http://meachware.blogspot.com/2011/03/xcode-4-xcode-3-work-fine-together.html

Read the last section :)

Posted 11 months ago #
wilco3d
Member

Just found this: http://meachware.blogspot.com/2011/03/xcode-4-xcode-3-work-fine-together.html

Read the last section :)

In the end that's what I did whilst we wait for the X4 templates, just reinstalled X3 into a new directory, and using it just to create new project/new files and then re-opening in X4 to continue development :) It's a little annoying, but X4 soon makes up for the time lost! Even having the console output at the bottom of the screen instead of a new window is worth it's weight in gold for me.

Posted 11 months ago #
ZebulonSwe
Member

In the end that's what I did whilst we wait for the X4 templates, just reinstalled X3 into a new directory, and using it just to create new project/new files and then re-opening in X4 to continue development :) It's a little annoying, but X4 soon makes up for the time lost! Even having the console output at the bottom of the screen instead of a new window is worth it's weight in gold for me.

I would love to try X4 out, but I'm in the middle of a project so I'm not willing to take the risk, yet... :)

Posted 11 months ago #
wilco3d
Member

I would love to try X4 out, but I'm in the middle of a project so I'm not willing to take the risk, yet... :)

Just install X4 into another directory, like /xcode4 rather then /developer which is the default place. It will keep X3 as your default editor, and won't touch any important files. Then you can just open your project directly in X4 without a problem at all.

Posted 11 months ago #
ZebulonSwe
Member

Just install X4 into another directory, like /xcode4 rather then /developer which is the default place. It will keep X3 as your default editor, and won't touch any important files. Then you can just open your project directly in X4 without a problem at all.

As soon as my app is approved, then I'll do it :)

BTW, is it possible to then change the directory for Xcode 4 to Developer? And move Xcode 3 to a different folder?

Posted 11 months ago #
wilco3d
Member

As soon as my app is approved, then I'll do it :)

BTW, is it possible to then change the directory for Xcode 4 to Developer? And move Xcode 3 to a different folder?

I have X4 in /Developer and X3 in /Xcode3 as you suggest, just by reinstalling them in the right areas, only took 5minutes to setup so not too bad and means I can just phase out 3 in a few months

Posted 11 months ago #
jsupps
Member

BTW, is it possible to then change the directory for Xcode 4 to Developer? And move Xcode 3 to a different folder?

I was wondering the same thing. In the Xcode 4 readme file it says under Custom Install that you can rename the /Developer folder to a new name and then install Xcode 4.

I am going to try it later.

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