## KVNMaskedPageControl
KVNMaskedPageControl is a customizable page control for iOS. It provides a visually appealing alternative to the default UIPageControl provided by UIKit. The control allows you to add a mask to each page indicator, enhancing the aesthetics of your app’s onboarding screens or image carousels.
## Installation
### Cocoapods
To integrate KVNMaskedPageControl into your Xcode project using Cocoapods, specify it in your `Podfile`:
“`
pod ‘KVNMaskedPageControl’
“`
Then, run the following command:
“`
$ pod install
“`
### Manually
If you prefer not to use Cocoapods, you can integrate KVNMaskedPageControl manually into your project. Follow these steps:
1. Download the latest version of KVNMaskedPageControl from the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/AssistoLab/KVNMaskedPageControl).
2. Copy the `KVNMaskedPageControl` folder into your Xcode project.
3. Make sure to check the “Copy items if needed” checkbox.
4. Open your project’s target settings and go to the “General” tab.
5. Drag and drop the `KVNMaskedPageControl.framework` group from your project navigator to the “Frameworks, Libraries, and Embedded Content” section.
6. Make sure to select “Embed & Sign” as the framework’s Embed status.
## Usage
### Initialization
To use KVNMaskedPageControl, simply import the framework into your project:
“`swift
import KVNMaskedPageControl
“`
### Creating the Control
You can create a KVNMaskedPageControl instance programmatically or via Interface Builder:
#### Programmatically
To create an instance programmatically, use the following code:
“`swift
let pageControl = KVNMaskedPageControl(frame: CGRect(x: 0, y: 0, width: 200, height: 20))
“`
#### Interface Builder
To use Interface Builder, follow these steps:
1. Add a `UIView` to your view controller’s view.
2. In the Identity Inspector, set the class of the view to `KVNMaskedPageControl`.
3. Adjust the frame and layout constraints of the view as desired.
### Customization
KVNMaskedPageControl provides several customizable properties to tailor the appearance of the control:
#### Properties
Some of the commonly used properties include:
– `currentPageIndicatorTintColor`: The color of the current page indicator.
– `pageIndicatorTintColor`: The color of the page indicators.
– `maskImage`: The image used as a mask for each page indicator.
– `currentPage`: The index of the currently selected page.
#### Example
Here’s an example that demonstrates how to customize a KVNMaskedPageControl:
“`swift
let pageControl = KVNMaskedPageControl(frame: CGRect(x: 0, y: 0, width: 200, height: 20))
pageControl.currentPageIndicatorTintColor = UIColor.red
pageControl.pageIndicatorTintColor = UIColor.lightGray
pageControl.maskImage = UIImage(named: “custom-mask-image”)
pageControl.currentPage = 0
“`
### Delegate
KVNMaskedPageControl provides a delegate protocol, `KVNMaskedPageControlDelegate`, that you can use to receive notifications when the user interacts with the control. To implement the delegate:
1. Set your view controller as the delegate by assigning `self` to the `KVNMaskedPageControlDelegate` property.
2. Implement the following method:
“`swift
func maskedPageControl(_ control: KVNMaskedPageControl, didSelectPageAt index: Int)
“`
## Conclusion
KVNMaskedPageControl offers a visually appealing alternative to the default page control in UIKit. By using the provided customization options, you can seamlessly integrate it into your iOS app and enhance the user experience. Complete documentation and further examples can be found on the project’s [GitHub page](https://github.com/AssistoLab/KVNMaskedPageControl).
Now you can leverage KVNMaskedPageControl to create visually stunning page indicators and captivate your app’s users.