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How to compile and run the DBRoulette example for iOS
I'm trying to get a better handle on how to use the objective-C Dropbox SDK. How do you compile and run the Example project DBRoulette? I've tried opening the DBRoulette xcode project, but it canno...
Greg-DB
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorThere are three versions of the examples provided:
https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-obj-c/tree/master/Examples/DBRoulette
There's one for each supported installation method, and they're pre-configured for their respective installation method, but they don't come with the SDK pre-installed. You'll need to follow the instructions for the respective installation method, just as you would with your own app:
https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-obj-c#sdk-distribution
Based on the path, it looks like you're trying the "subproject" method example. Did you finish the instructions for that?
https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-obj-c#manually-add-subproject
https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-obj-c/tree/master/Examples/DBRoulette
There's one for each supported installation method, and they're pre-configured for their respective installation method, but they don't come with the SDK pre-installed. You'll need to follow the instructions for the respective installation method, just as you would with your own app:
https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-obj-c#sdk-distribution
Based on the path, it looks like you're trying the "subproject" method example. Did you finish the instructions for that?
https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-obj-c#manually-add-subproject
I keep re-visiting this v1 -> v2 project. First there was no Objective-C path, and now there are 3 "methods". Why is it not possible to just provide a Framework as in v1? I have no idea what CocoaPods or Carthage is/are but it seems I must install at least Carthage on my Mac, which I have no desire to do, to do anything. True? Or am I just grumpy and missed somethoing obvious :) ?
- Greg-DB
Steve L.32 Thanks for the feedback. In the past, we've received requests to instead supply the SDK via a package manager, such as CocoaPods or Carthage. They require some setup, but it makes it easier to install updates to the SDK aftewards. I'll send this along as a request to offer the SDK as a standalone framework.
Fair enough, thank you. For me, an old guy, I need to spend my time on my Apps proper, so really appreciated simply droppping an officially built, fully supported framework into my Xcode project, without having to worry did I screwup building yet another few thousand lines worth of code. Learning curves get really steep at my age :)
- I too am finding it extremely difficult in making this v2 transition. My needs are very simple: my v1 app queries metadata, and uploads and downloads files. The old DBRoulette example was simple to understand, all I needed was a key and a secret, and authentication just worked. I never even heard of OAuths and endpoints back then!Now DBRoulette comes in three flavours, so which is the “better” method? Would you give me a 25 word executive summary? For what it’s worth I’ve already installed carthage. I am trying the Xcode subproject method, but have a question.I have built the SDK and added it to DBRoulette, updated the plist and tried a compile but the header file can’t be found, can you suggest what I have missed? Picture of the project, which looks really good to me, follows … many thanks!Steve
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