How to use check buttons

[DavidBlack]

I am a developer newbie and I want when I check button when its on a on states to do this:

-(IBAction)Purge:(id)sender{
    
    NSString* path = [[NSBundle mainBundle] pathForResource:@"TurnOn 2d Dock" ofType:@"scpt"];
    NSURL* url = [NSURL fileURLWithPath:path];NSDictionary* errors = [NSDictionary dictionary];
    NSAppleScript* appleScript = [[NSAppleScript alloc] initWithContentsOfURL:url error:&errors];
    [appleScript executeAndReturnError:nil];
    
    
}

when the check button is in off state i want it to do this :

   NSString* path = [[NSBundle mainBundle] pathForResource:@"TurnOff 2d Dock" ofType:@"scpt"];
    NSURL* url = [NSURL fileURLWithPath:path];NSDictionary* errors = [NSDictionary dictionary];
    NSAppleScript* appleScript = [[NSAppleScript alloc] initWithContentsOfURL:url error:&errors];
    [appleScript executeAndReturnError:nil];

how do i do this thanks in advance please I really want to make this app.
Also check out my software on: https://www.macupdate.com/developers/profile/

[Red Menace]

Just set an action for the checkbox, and look at its value to determine which way to go.

[DavidBlack]

Originally Posted by Red Menace

Just set an action for the checkbox, and look at its value to determine which way to go.

can you guide me or give me a little tutorial I am a newbie so can you give me it a little more in detail

[gnasher729]

Originally Posted by DavidBlack

can you guide me or give me a little tutorial I am a newbie so can you give me it a little more in detail

Step 1: Start Safari.
Step 2: Type "cocoa tutorials" into the search box.

[DavidBlack]

Originally Posted by gnasher729

Step 1: Start Safari.
Step 2: Type "cocoa tutorials" into the search box.

I found this on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca6q8jcc368
but that only applies for changing labels. I want to do a different action when its in off or no state

[ArtOfWarfare]

Add an IBOutlet for your NSSwitchButton. Connect it to your NSSwitchButton. Add in a conditional statement,

if (switchOutlet.state == NSOnState) {
     // your on code here
} else {
    // your off code here
}

If any of those terms are unfamiliar, google them.

(I'm assuming you already know enough C/Obj-C to figure out your on code and off code yourself.)

[DavidBlack]

Originally Posted by ArtOfWarfare

Add an IBOutlet for your NSSwitchButton. Connect it to your NSSwitchButton. Add in a conditional statement,

if (switchOutlet.on) {
     // your on code here
} else {
    // your off code here
}

If any of those terms are unfamiliar, google them.

(I'm assuming you already know enough C/Obj-C to figure out your on code and off code yourself.)

thanks! I am going to upload some snapshots

[DavidBlack]

Originally Posted by ArtOfWarfare

Add an IBOutlet for your NSSwitchButton. Connect it to your NSSwitchButton. Add in a conditional statement,

if (switchOutlet.state == NSOnState) {
     // your on code here
} else {
    // your off code here
}

If any of those terms are unfamiliar, google them.

(I'm assuming you already know enough C/Obj-C to figure out your on code and off code yourself.)

look at this i connected the button but...

[DavidBlack]

Originally Posted by ArtOfWarfare

Add an IBOutlet for your NSSwitchButton. Connect it to your NSSwitchButton. Add in a conditional statement,

if (switchOutlet.state == NSOnState) {
     // your on code here
} else {
    // your off code here
}

If any of those terms are unfamiliar, google them.

(I'm assuming you already know enough C/Obj-C to figure out your on code and off code yourself.)

How do i add the action to the checkbox?

[DavidBlack]

Originally Posted by ArtOfWarfare

Add an IBOutlet for your NSSwitchButton. Connect it to your NSSwitchButton. Add in a conditional statement,

if (switchOutlet.state == NSOnState) {
     // your on code here
} else {
    // your off code here
}

If any of those terms are unfamiliar, google them.

(I'm assuming you already know enough C/Obj-C to figure out your on code and off code yourself.)

Sorry about that I got it to work but I also want the app to remember what button the user selected when the app quits how do I do that? I really appreciate your help

[gnasher729]

Originally Posted by DavidBlack

Sorry about that I got it to work but I also want the app to remember what button the user selected when the app quits how do I do that? I really appreciate your help

Xcode, Command-Shift-2, Documentation, search for "NSUserDefaults".

[DavidBlack]

Originally Posted by gnasher729

Xcode, Command-Shift-2, Documentation, search for "NSUserDefaults".

i will have to look at theses methods:
- standardUserDefaults
- boolForKey:
- setBool:forKey:
I just want guidance on how to set the check button to save its on or off state when the user quits the app. Thank you anyone can help me?

[Ap0ks]

Originally Posted by DavidBlack

I just want guidance on how to set the check button to save its on or off state when the user quits the app. Thank you anyone can help me?

Have a read of this Apple document it contains useful information and examples for what you're trying to do.