Can't connect IBOutlet in Interface Builder

Question

I\'m having a weird experience. I create any type of iPhone application, add a UIViewController with Xib file. I can edit the xib file with controls and see them rendered if

Answer 1

I had the same problem for the LONGEST. Changing my File's Owner "Type" to "MyClassViewController" instead of "UIViewController" in the Class identity window fixed my issue. It makes sense because as the File's owner type is UIViewController it's only going to show those properties specific to the base class. Changing the type to MyClassViewController gives access to it's outlets and all inherited instances. Hope this helps!