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As I know from official sources, when we localize xib files we need to duplicate them and replace translated strings in Interface Builder.

And to support iPhone's 4" screen we need to make separate version of xib with height of 586 pixels (I had problems with autoresized top-level views without corresponding view controllers in common xib). In this case it's almost impossible to tune up interface in future updates.

How to minimize this variety (perfectly to single xib file)?

brigadir
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  1. Don't use an extra xib for every language, set the labels etc. in code (and use a Localizable.strings file)

  2. Learn how to use layout constraints in your xib to support 3,5" and 4" displays

That's how I do it, and it works

benjamin.ludwig
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  • Thanks. Setting labels in code require some extra work (to link IBOutlets) and grows up the code. As for layout feature, I can't use it because I must support iOS 5. I'm still looking for some elegant (maybe through external tool) solution. – brigadir Nov 14 '12 at 08:58
  • The auto-resizing functions in IB can also be used to support both screens and it works with iOS 5. However, if you find a nice tool, please post it ;) – benjamin.ludwig Nov 14 '12 at 09:19
  • I concur, auto-resizing is not a problem with earlier iOS versions. – Clafou Nov 14 '12 at 10:17
  • Looks like truth. I met a problem with top-level views, but here http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3997967/problem-setting-autosizing-in-interface-builder is a solution. – brigadir Nov 14 '12 at 10:29