How can I add a library in Xcode which is in a hidden directory?

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I want to add libboost_filesystem.dylib to my Xcode target as a library to link to, but Boost is installed in /opt/local/lib.

/opt is hidden and not accessible from the open panel, so I cannot select the dylib:

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How can I add the library to my target?

Joshua Nozzi · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-23T15:15:17.267

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Cmd-Shift-G in any open dialog under OS X triggers "go to folder" (in which you can enter any path). Alternatively you can open /opt/local/lib in the Terminal (which opens the folder in a Finder window), then drag the library into your project.

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answered Nov 23 '11 at 15:09

Joshua Nozzi

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 23 '11 at 14:15

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You can first make the finder show all files. Maybe "defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true" will be worked.

answered Nov 23 '11 at 14:15

JJLang

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How can I add a library in Xcode which is in a hidden directory?

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