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Xcode 10 Archives to 'Other Items' instead of 'MacOS Apps'

This was working perfectly - before I upgraded to Xcode 10 that is. My app has a Quicklook and a Spotlight plugin integrated into it. These plugins are built separately and then, in the Build Phase, copied (two Copy Files) with the following settings:

Destination: Wrapper
Subpath: Contents/Library/<QuickLook|Spotlight>
Code Sign on Copy

Now, when I attempt to Archive in order to submit my App to the Mac App Store, my application archive to 'Other Items' instead of 'MacOS Apps'.

If I remove my plugins then it will archive correctly - but (obviously) I don't want to do that since this functionality is critical.

Has anyone seen this problem before? Can anyone suggest a solution?

Solution

  • You're getting generic Xcode build. This may happen, if you're using nested applications, static libraries, frameworks or headers.

    You should set Skip install toYES in build settings for your plugins.

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