I was wondering how to make a cell go to another view controller in Xcode 9, swift - ios

Question

I've been trying to figure out how to configure a cell to go to another view, in this case, I'm listing a group of services after login and when the user taps on a service they like, it takes them to a map. But I don't know how to set the cell up in a way that it takes them to the map when its tapped. I've tried creating a segue but nothing happens when the cell is tapped. I'm new to programming and was wondering if someone could explain this.
I've watched a bunch of youtube videos which gave me the understanding on how to set up the cell (basic stuff).
Would really appreciate some advice, thanks!
Hope this post helps anyone that's dipping their feet into the programming journey!
Thank you, happy coding!
Here is the code I currently have:
import UIKit
struct cellData {
let cell : Int!
let text : String!
let image : UIImage! }
class ListServicesTVC: UITableViewController {
var arrayOfCellData = [cellData]()
override func viewDidLoad() {
arrayOfCellData = [cellData(cell : 1, text : "Barber Services", image : #imageLiteral(resourceName: "barberservice") ),
cellData(cell : 2, text : "Salon Services", image : #imageLiteral(resourceName: "salonservice"))]
}
override func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, numberOfRowsInSection section: Int) -> Int {
return arrayOfCellData.count
}
override func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, cellForRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> UITableViewCell {
if arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].cell == 1 {
let cell = Bundle.main.loadNibNamed("BarberServiceCell", owner: self, options: nil)?.first as! BarberServiceCell
cell.barberImageView.image = arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].image
cell.barberServicesLabel.text = arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].text
return cell
}
else if arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].cell == 2 {
let cell = Bundle.main.loadNibNamed("SalonServicesCell", owner: self, options: nil)?.first as! SalonServicesCell
cell.salonImageView.image = arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].image
cell.salonServicesLabel.text = arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].text
return cell
}
else {
let cell = Bundle.main.loadNibNamed("BarberServiceCell", owner: self, options: nil)?.first as! BarberServiceCell
cell.barberImageView.image = arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].image
cell.barberServicesLabel.text = arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].text
return cell
}
}
override func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, heightForRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> CGFloat {
if arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].cell == 1 {
return 120
}
else if arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row].cell == 2 {
return 120
}
else {
return 120
}
}
}

Answer 1

Just follow the steps below:
create A tableView Outlet in ViewController Class.
create a TableViewCell Class and register with tableView Outlet.
then, create a DetailViewController Class ( i.e, When You click on a particular cell, it should show details of that particular cell)
In main "ViewController" do the following code
class ViewController: UIViewController, UITableViewDelegate, UITableViewDataSource {'
#IBOutlet var tableView: UITableView!
var tableData: [String] = ["Apple", "Samsung", "LG"]
// 1
override func viewDidLoad() {
super.viewDidLoad()
// Register customCell with tableView Outlet
let nib = UINib(nibName: "CustomTableViewCell", bundle: nil)
tableView.registerNib(nib, forCellReuseIdentifier: "cell")
}
// 2
func tableView(tableView: UITableView, numberOfRowsInSection section: Int) -> Int {
return self.tableData.count
}
// 3
func tableView(tableView: UITableView, cellForRowAtIndexPath indexPath: NSIndexPath) -> UITableViewCell {
let cell: CustomTableViewCell = self.tableView.dequeueReusableCellWithIdentifier("cell") as! CustomTableViewCell
// injecting data to cell
cell.lblCompanyName.text = tableData[indexPath.row]
cell.imgCompanyName.image = UIImage(named: tableData[indexPath.row])
return cell
}
// 4
func tableView(tableView: UITableView, didSelectRowAtIndexPath indexPath: NSIndexPath) {
let detailObj=DetailViewController(nibName: "DetailViewController", bundle: nil)
self.navigationController?.pushViewController(detailObj, animated: true)
detailObj.nameVar=tableData[indexPath.row]
detailObj.imgStr=tableData[indexPath.row]
}
In "CustomTableViewCell" class
class CustomTableViewCell: UITableViewCell {
#IBOutlet var imgCompanyName: UIImageView!
#IBOutlet var lblCompanyName: UILabel!
override func awakeFromNib() {
super.awakeFromNib()
// Initialization code
}}
in "DetailViewController"
class DetailViewController: UIViewController {
#IBOutlet var name: UILabel!
#IBOutlet var image: UIImageView!
var nameVar:String?
var imgStr:String?
override func viewDidLoad() {
name.text=nameVar
image.image=UIImage(named: imgStr!)
super.viewDidLoad()
// Do any additional setup after loading the view.
}}
End of the Code
I think I am clear, if you have any quires just comment below.

Answer 2

Hi try the following set of code, I have added few additional changes in your code which is necessary for passing the details, I hope it will solve your issue.
I have added only the extra codes which you needed
class ListServicesTVC: UITableViewController {
// Add this variable in this class and use it whereever you needed it in this class
var selectedItem: cellData?
override func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, didSelectRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) {
// Now maintain the selected data in the local variable we declared
selectedItem = arrayOfCellData[indexPath.row]
// Now perform the segue operation
performSegue(withIdentifier: "VIEW_CONTROLLER_IDENTIFIER_OF_MAP_CLASS", sender: self)
}
override func prepare(for segue: UIStoryboardSegue, sender: Any?) {
if segue.identifier == "VIEW_CONTROLLER_IDENTIFIER_OF_MAP_CLASS" {
let destinationVC = segue.destination as? VIEW_CONTROLLER_IDENTIFIER_OF_MAP_CLASS
destinationVC?.selectedItem = self.selectedItem // Pass the selected item here which we have saved on didSelectRotAt indexPath delegate
}
}
In Second class:
class VIEW_CONTROLLER_IDENTIFIER_OF_MAP_CLASS: UIViewController {
// Add this variable in this class and use it whereever you needed it in this class
var selectedItem: cellData?