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How to differentiate multiple targets with Xcode 4.2


I've developed a lite version of an app. Now I want to create a paid version. So I've duplicated the target, changed its name (so change plist and other stuff with that name) and now I have to differentiate in code. I'm using Xcode 4.2 and I see on the web that I have to create a preprocessor flag. My problem is that this flag in Xcode 4.2 is only in the project's build setting and not in the target's build setting.

I will need to be able to do something like this:

#ifdef paid
    ...
#else
    ...
#endif

Solution

  • Use preprocessor macros to do this. Go to Target -> Build Setting and choose "All configurations" (this is very important). Next find field "Preprocessor Macros".

    In this field, add the flag in ex. PAID_VERSION. Now you can use this flag in code:

    #ifdef PAID_VERSION
        NSLog(@"Paid version");
    #else
        NSLog(@"Lite version");
    #endif