non-standard Storyboard view controller initialization (not -initWithCoder:)

Question

Is there a way to use init methods other than -initWithCoder: for Storyboard view controllers? I already know that you can set properties on VCs inside -prepareForSegue:.

Answer 1

Yes you can use -initWithNibName: to load a nib file for the view. You need to follow these steps:

1. First you define the class for the view Controller created .
2. Then delete the view attribute from that controller in the storyboard
3. Then you can use nib file to initialize the class .