Xcode can only refactor C and Objective-C code. How to rename swift class name in Xcode 6?

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Khawar picture Khawar · Jun 10, 2014 · Viewed 23k times · Source

I have created a new Single View Application Project in Xcode 6 beta version. I want to rename swift class from ViewController.swift to some other name. But when I select Refactor -> Rename, it gives error Xcode can only refactor C and Objective-C code.

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Any idea how to rename swift class in Xcode 6?

UPDATE:

Finally Xcode 9 is supporting Refactoring for Swift. It took Apple 3 years to add this basic feature. Refactoring

Answer

Newone picture Newone · Jun 10, 2014

You can change name of a class in File Inspector at the right side of Xcode6.

  • open your class
  • go to File Inspector > Identify and type section
  • rename existing class in "name" field.

That's all! Previously I manually rename the class name in the class file.

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