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Modify the existing Release configuration in place.
Make a copy, and use it for the final build.
The advantage of an in-place edit is that there's less other work to do. You can edit the existing Release config-
uration settings, and you're ready to build.
The advantage of creating a copy is that if you create further configurations—for example, for beta distribu-
tion—you can use the default Release configuration as a standard starting point. You also can save the configur-
ation with the project and give it a useful name. When you're ready to release an updated version of the project,
you can reuse your customized App Store configuration as is.
This example demonstrates how to use a separate file. Follow these steps:
1.
Select Project and the Info tab.
2.
If the Configurations heading isn't open, click the reveal triangle to open it.
3.
Click the + (plus) icon at the bottom of the subpane.
4.
Select the Duplicate “Release” Configuration option from the floating menu, as shown in Figure
13.8.
This creates a new configuration called Release copy.
5.
Single-click twice on the name, and type in a modified name, such as App Store.
Customizing build settings and options
Preparing the build is a two-stage process. You can perform the steps in any order:
Customize the build settings.
Customize other build options.
FIGURE 13.8
Creating a new configuration for App Store builds by copying the default Release configuration
