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AR Ehsan
7,912 PointsRWDropdownMenu
Can someone convert this repository called RWDropdownMenu(https://github.com/eternityz/RWDropdownMenu) It is in objective-c. So far I have installed it through cocoapods and have everything setup. The only thing I don't know how to do, is USE IT. Please help
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Keli'i Martin
8,227 PointsYou don't need to convert it to Swift in order to use it in your Swift project. You would need to create a bridging header, though. Check out this link for some detailed instructions about how exactly to add one to your project.
As far as using it, the author didn't really provide very helpful instructions. Your best bet is to check out the demo project that comes with the library and see how the author uses it there. Of course, the demo app is also in Objective-C, so you would need to be able to translate what he's done in his demo to Swift. It's tricky, but not impossible.
I've uploaded a really quickie sample of using that menu in a Swift project to my Github account. It doesn't look exactly the same as the demo that comes with the library, but it should give you a place to start.
Hope this helps!
AR Ehsan
7,912 PointsSorry but I have another question, how can I present a view controller when a dropdownmenu is selected? I have tried so many times adding performSegueWithIdentifier("Show About Screen", sender: self) but I keep getting an error :( any help? Keli'i Martin
Keli'i Martin
8,227 PointsHonestly, I'm not sure. I've been trying to figure out this library myself. There's a lot going on that I'm not entirely familiar with. From what I can gather, the menu items are a part of a UICollectionView. RWDropdownMenu implements the delegate and datasource protocols, which is what you would normally need to do know which cell you are clicking. But I don't think you need to worry about that.
The RWDropdownMenuItem allows you to pass in a completion handler when you create them. My guess is that this is how you will cause something to happen when you select an option. Beyond that, I'm not sure. I'll take another look at it and try playing around with it some.
AR Ehsan
7,912 PointsOk I hope we both figure it out :)
AR Ehsan
7,912 PointsAR Ehsan
7,912 PointsThanks so much!
Keli'i Martin
8,227 PointsKeli'i Martin
8,227 PointsNo problem! You know, ever since posting up that sample, I've started actually trying to create a Swift version of the library as an exercise. I'll post it up on Github at some point, if I can actually get it to work. :)
AR Ehsan
7,912 PointsAR Ehsan
7,912 PointsGreat. Create a nice animation library with swift. that would be cool