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IOS app creation with Xcode

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Hello everyone, currently im working on creating the native ios app but i dont know from where to start, i started by copying the folder created on windows with build native app since i cant find the tool on the mac os studio version but it kept failing to build in xcode, so i turned to download a template and just copying the ios bundle and not the whole folder and it gave some errors while building and after following with the AI it was built succesfully but it didnt start it kept giving an error that a certain file is missing although it is there.Any one can help with what are the intial steps to build the app.

asked 2026-02-10

mohamed rafek

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Ahmet Kudu · Accepted Answer · 2026-02-10

To build a Mendix Native iOS app on macOS, follow these essential steps and official links:

1. Essential Workflow

Download Template: Match your Mendix version with the correct Native Template.
Generate Bundle: Copy your index.bundle and assets folder from your project's deployment/native/bundledirectory.
Place Files: Paste them into the ios/Bundle folder of the downloaded template.
Install Deps: Run npm install in the root and pod install inside the ios folder.
Xcode: Open the .xcworkspace file, configure Signing, and Build.

2. Official Documentation

Manual Build Guide: Build Native App Locally Manually (The primary guide for command-line steps and file placement.)
Version Compatibility: Native Template Versions (Check this to ensure your Mendix version matches your Template version; mismatches cause "missing file" errors.)

3. Troubleshooting "Missing File"

If your build fails in Xcode:

Ensure index.bundle is actually added to the Copy Bundle Resources section in Xcode's Build Phases.
Verify the file name is exactly index.bundle.

Would you like the specific Terminal command to generate the bundle without using the Windows UI?