Socialize Action Bar¶

Introduction¶

v0.5.0 of the Socialize SDK introduced the “Action Bar” which provides a single entry point into the entire set of Socialize features.

Displaying the Action Bar¶

Using the SocializeActionBar is very simple. Instantiate a SocializeActionBar controller and add the view to your view controller:

// Header

// Store the action bar in a property on your view controller

#import <Socialize/Socialize.h>

@interface CreateActionBarViewController : UIViewController
@property (nonatomic, retain) SocializeActionBar *actionBar;
@end

// Implementation

// Instantiate the action bar in your view controller

- (void)viewDidLoad
{
    [super viewDidLoad];

    if (self.actionBar == nil) {
        self.actionBar = [SocializeActionBar actionBarWithKey:@"http://www.example.com/object/1234" name:@"Something" presentModalInController:self];
        [self.view addSubview:self.actionBar.view];
    }
}

By default, the Action Bar will automatically place itself at the bottom of its superview and adjust to rotation. If you find that content is being hidden, one option is to ensure that 44 pixels are left empty at the bottom of your view. When using interface builder, this is as simple as sliding up the bottom of any content.

Advanced Layout Configuration¶

Optional Configuration with no Automatic Layout

If you find you have problems with the Action Bar Automatic Layout, and you would like to disable the auto layout feature completely, you can do so. The following example disables autolayout and manually places the Action Bar at (0,400).

// Implementation

// Instantiate the action bar in your view controller

- (void)viewDidLoad
{
    [super viewDidLoad];
    
    if (self.actionBar == nil) {
        self.actionBar = [SocializeActionBar actionBarWithKey:@"http://www.example.com/object/1234" name:@"My Object" presentModalInController:self];
        self.actionBar.noAutoLayout = YES;
        self.actionBar.view.frame = CGRectMake(0, 400, 320, SOCIALIZE_ACTION_PANE_HEIGHT);
        [self.view addSubview:self.actionBar.view];
    }
}

If you need more detail on installing the action bar please see our Adding the Socialize Action Bar Video.

Delegate¶

Defining a SocializeActionBarDelegate will allow you to customize some behavior of the action bar.

// Header

// Store the action bar in a property on your view controller

#import <Socialize/Socialize.h>

@interface CreateActionBarWithDelegateViewController : UIViewController <SocializeActionBarDelegate>
@property (nonatomic, retain) SocializeActionBar *actionBar;
@end

// Implementation

// Instantiate the action bar in your view controller

- (void)viewDidLoad
{
    [super viewDidLoad];
    
    if (self.actionBar == nil) {
        self.actionBar = [SocializeActionBar actionBarWithKey:@"http://www.example.com/object/1234" name:@"My Object" presentModalInController:self];
        self.actionBar.delegate = self;
        [self.view addSubview:self.actionBar.view];
    }
}

- (void)actionBar:(SocializeActionBar*)actionBar wantsDisplayActionSheet:(UIActionSheet*)actionSheet {
    [actionSheet showFromRect:CGRectMake(50, 50, 50, 50) inView:self.view animated:YES];
}

More Info¶

If you need more detail on installing the action bar please see our Adding the Socialize Action Bar Video.