Introduction
Welcome to the documentation for OpalImagePicker, a flexible and customizable image picker for iOS applications.
Features
- Allows users to select images from their device’s photo library or capture new images using the camera.
- Supports both single and multiple image selection.
- Provides options for customization including image compression, maximum image selection, and more.
- Simple integration and easy-to-use API.
Installation
To integrate OpalImagePicker into your iOS project, follow these steps:
Requirements:
- iOS 11.0 or later
- Swift 5 or later
CocoaPods:
- Add the following line to your Podfile:
pod 'OpalImagePicker', '~> 3.2'
- Run the command:
pod install
- Import OpalImagePicker module where needed.
Manual Installation:
- Download the latest release zip from the GitHub repository.
- Extract the zip file and copy OpalImagePicker folder into your project.
- Make sure “Copy items if needed” is selected and click Finish.
Usage
Follow the steps below to use OpalImagePicker in your iOS app:
Import the module:
import OpalImagePicker
Create an instance of OpalImagePickerController:
let imagePicker = OpalImagePickerController()
Set up the image picker delegate:
imagePicker.delegate = self
(Optional) Customize the image picker:
- Set the maximum number of selectable images:
imagePicker.maximumSelectionsAllowed = 5
- Set the compression quality for selected images:
imagePicker.imagePickerDelegate = self
- Customize the appearance of the image picker:
imagePicker.selectionTintColor = .green
imagePicker.selectionImageTintColor = .white
Present the image picker:
presentOpalImagePickerController(imagePicker, animated: true, completion: nil)
Implement the delegate methods:
- Handle image selection:
func imagePicker(_ picker: OpalImagePickerController, didFinishPickingImages images: [UIImage]) { // Handle selected images }
- Handle cancellation:
func imagePickerDidCancel(_ picker: OpalImagePickerController) { // Handle cancellation }
Example
Here is an example showing how to integrate and use OpalImagePicker:
// Import the module
import OpalImagePicker
class ViewController: UIViewController {
var selectedImages = [UIImage]()
// Present the image picker when a button is tapped
@IBAction func selectImagesButtonTapped(_ sender: UIButton) {
let imagePicker = OpalImagePickerController()
imagePicker.maximumSelectionsAllowed = 5
imagePicker.delegate = self
presentOpalImagePickerController(imagePicker, animated: true, completion: nil)
}
}
extension ViewController: OpalImagePickerControllerDelegate {
// Handle image selection
func imagePicker(_ picker: OpalImagePickerController, didFinishPickingImages images: [UIImage]) {
selectedImages = images
// Handle selected images
}
// Handle cancellation
func imagePickerDidCancel(_ picker: OpalImagePickerController) {
// Handle cancellation
}
}
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully integrated and used OpalImagePicker in your iOS application. Feel free to explore the customizable options to enhance the image selection experience for your users.