Converting an NSComboBox to and NSTextField Easily

Question

I have an NSComboBox and I was wondering if there is an easy way to convert it to an ordinary NSTextField? Considering NSCombBox is a subclass of NSTextField, I would think there is an easy way to turn this on/off but I can't figure it out.

Answer 1

They are two separate controls. You'll just have to swap one out for the other. If you're looking to do this in Interface Builder at design time, it's mind-numbingly simple. If you're looking to do this in code, it's not overly difficult (especially if you already have both controls created and configured somewhere in your XIB, like an off-screen view).

It might help to describe what you're trying to accomplish (ie, why you want to swap the controls). It's difficult to give a succinct answer without more information about your goals.