Question 1

How do I install FoldingCell using Swift Package Manager?

Accepted Answer

Add the dependency to your Package.swift file with .package(url: 'https://github.com/Ramotion/folding-cell.git', from: '5.0.2'). This integrates seamlessly with modern Xcode projects and handles version management automatically.

Question 2

Can FoldingCell be used with UICollectionView?

Accepted Answer

No, FoldingCell is specifically designed for UITableView and relies on its cell lifecycle and height management. For UICollectionView, you would need to adapt the code significantly or find an alternative library.

Question 3

How to change the folding animation speed in FoldingCell?

Accepted Answer

Override the animationDuration method in your custom cell class to return custom time intervals for each fold stage, as shown in the example with durations array. This allows fine-tuning of the animation timing.

Question 4

FoldingCell or standard iOS expandable cell: which is better?

Accepted Answer

FoldingCell offers a unique, polished animation that standard cells lack, making it ideal for visually rich apps. However, it requires more setup and is less flexible for simple expand/collapse without custom animations.

Question 5

How to use FoldingCell without storyboards?

Accepted Answer

Create foregroundView and containerView programmatically by adding constraints in code, as demonstrated in the linked example 'Folding-cell-programmatically'. This approach avoids Interface Builder but still requires careful layout management.

Question 6

Is FoldingCell compatible with the latest iOS versions?

Accepted Answer

The library supports iOS 8.0+ and Swift 5.0, so it should work on recent iOS versions. However, it may not leverage newer iOS APIs or Swift features, and maintenance updates are infrequent.

Question 7

How to handle multiple open cells in a table with FoldingCell?

Accepted Answer

Manage a cellHeights array in your table view controller to track open/close states, and use the provided animation methods to control transitions. You can modify the code to allow only one cell open at a time or support multiple expands.

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