I have very simple data for each level.
stuff like some numbers, and the names of sprite files and backgrounds.
1)I'd like to read them off a plist file.
2)I'd also like to create the plist file separately from the code. Is there an editor?
How can I do the two things above?
Thanks!

You can create and edit plists using the Property List Editor, which comes with the developer tools: /Developer/Applications/Utilities/Property List Editor

You can load your plist with something like this:


... and presto, you have a dictionary of all your level data right there. Pretty simple huh?

Thanks AnotherJake!

Is there a way to add my own classes to the plist?

You mean, actual compilable code? Not really, no -- at least not in any practical sense.

Why? What did you have in mind?

NSCoding might serve your purpose, though making classes NSCoding compliant can be a bit tedious.

While I probably don't have the most efficient method of implementing Coder support, I know that mine actually works. Perhaps it (or something similar) will give you the inspiration to implement something that works well for you:

https://github.com/fsdev-cmiller/Outpost...Type.m#L37

Ha! I totally mis-read aerospaceman's post!

thanks cmiller
I think I'll stick with a simple plist per Jake's suggestion. my level data is not very complex and i don't mind calling each basic variable separately.