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Xcode does not allow me to specify file name when adding in SPM

I have a stand alone SPM (local) in my project. When ever I add any new files to this package Xcode does not show the prompt to specify the name. Usually when adding files in a project it requests the location which allows to specify a name. But when adding in a SPM it straight away creates a file with File.swift always.

I don’t mind renaming but its just that the header is also having a generic File.swift

//
//  File.swift
//  
//
//  Created by McDuck, Scrooge on 02/06/89.
//

Any work arounds ?

I have tried on Xcode 13.4 as well

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    Actually it works as promised (according to Apple guidelines).

    1. In this scenario (as shown on demo) a menu command without ellipsis (…), so no dialog expected.

    2. Once file created Xcode enters edit-name mode, so we can specify a file name which we need.

    3. The file hat is different question and can be edited in templates if needed, or not. Usually depends on project and might even not include file name at all, but for default template – yes we need to change it to align.

    demo

    Tested with Xcode 13.4

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    @user5381191 I had the same problem. I did some searching and found this answer.

    The file you want to edit is located in:
    /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Library/Xcode/Templates/File Templates/Source/Package Swift File.xctemplate. Edit the TemplateInfo.plist.

    As a test I just copied the TemplateInfo.plist file from the Multiplatform/Source/Swift File.xctemplate and it worked. EDIT: For some reason it worked, and then stopped working?

    Copy the suggested plist text from the link above into your template file and it works!

    Once I did that, I get a new file type "Package Swift File" in the New File dialog.

    New File dialog

    Instead of the standard file dialog, it gives a dialog for entering the file name. Better than before!

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    Make sure to save your old template file before making your changes, just in case you need to revert.

    It doesn’t insert the package name in the header. That might be a nice thing to try and get working, but I’m happy with this for now.

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