DSXActivityIndicator

Description

DSXActivityIndicator is simple UIView subclass that copies the behaviour of a UIActivityIndicatorView, with a couple of subtle customisation options

• Adjust the rotation duration
• Set whether the indicator should fade when start/stop animating
• Different image style

As with UIActivityIndicatorView the color of the indicator can be controlled by setting the tint color on the DSXActivityIndicator.

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Usage

To add an instance of DSXActivityIndicator as a subView :

DSXActivityIndicator *spinner = [[DSXActivityIndicator alloc] init];
[self.view addSubview:spinner];

Properties

Customize the behaviour of the DSXActivityIndicator

[spinner setRotationDuration:5.0]; // defaults to 1.0

[spinner setFadeInOut:NO]; // defaults to YES

Methods

Start / Stop DSXActivityIndicator animating

[spinner startAnimating];

[spinner stopAnimating];

Check current animating state of DSXActivityIndicator

BOOL isAnimating = [spinner isAnimating];

Change tintColor DSXActivityIndicator (UIView)

[spinner setTintColor:[UIColor yellowColor]];

Known Limitations / TODO

• Provide convenience initialiser i.e. + (instanceType)indicator
• Rename to DSXActivityIndicatorView
• Currently restricted to 40pt x 40pt asset
• Unable to provide own asset
• Reverse animation
• Delegate to listen for user interactions

About

This simple exercise was a means to practice Cocoapods techniques whilst also sharing something that others might find useful.

Please feel free to use for any purpose.
I would love to hear from you, especially if you use DSXActivityIndicator in any of your projects.

Enjoy :D