Project Settings
Project Settings is where you configure everything about your app — its name, icon, what device features it can access, and more.Accessing Settings
- Open your project in Nativeline
- Click the Settings tab in the sidebar
- Browse the settings categories
Settings Categories
App Identity
Name, icon, version, bundle ID
Permissions
Camera, location, photos, etc.
Capabilities
Push notifications, Sign in with Apple, etc.
Appearance
Light mode, dark mode, colors
App Identity
Control how your app identifies itself:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Display Name | Name shown under app icon |
| App Icon | The icon users see |
| Version | Version number (1.0, 1.1, etc.) |
| Build Number | Internal build identifier |
| Bundle ID | Unique app identifier |
Permissions
Control what device features your app can access:| Permission | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Camera | Taking photos/videos |
| Photo Library | Selecting existing photos |
| Location | Maps, local content |
| Microphone | Audio recording |
| Contacts | Accessing address book |
| Calendar | Reading/writing events |
| Notifications | Push alerts |
Capabilities
Advanced iOS features that require special entitlements:| Capability | What It Enables |
|---|---|
| Push Notifications | Send alerts to users |
| Sign in with Apple | Apple ID authentication |
| HealthKit | Access health data |
| HomeKit | Smart home control |
| CloudKit | iCloud storage |
| In-App Purchase | Selling content |
Appearance
Control your app’s visual presentation:| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Appearance Mode | Light, Dark, System |
| Accent Color | Primary app color |
| Status Bar | Light or dark content |
When to Use Settings vs Chat
Use Settings For:
- Changing app name/icon
- Adding permissions
- Enabling capabilities
- Setting appearance mode
Use Chat For:
- Designing UI
- Adding features
- Creating screens
- Business logic
Settings and TestFlight
Before publishing to TestFlight, review:- App Identity — Name and icon correct?
- Version — Updated version number?
- Permissions — All needed permissions enabled?
- Capabilities — Required capabilities active?
Common Settings Tasks
Change my app's name
Change my app's name
Settings → App Identity → Display Name
Update the app icon
Update the app icon
Settings → App Identity → App Icon → Upload new image
Add camera access
Add camera access
Settings → Permissions → Camera → Enable
Enable push notifications
Enable push notifications
Settings → Capabilities → Push Notifications → EnableRequires Apple Developer account
Support dark mode
Support dark mode
Settings → Appearance → Mode → System (or Dark)