Creating an AIF File
The AIF Definition File wizard creates a file that
specifies an AIF file to be built as part of the project. An AIF file is a
Symbian OS application information file, which describes an application's icons
and properties. For more information, see Concepts >AIF File.
NOTE AIF files are used only for projects created for Symbian OS versions
before v9.1.
To create an AIF file
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Open the MMP file associated with the project in the Symbian Project Navigator (double-click on MMP file or right-click and select Open).

Figure 1 - MMP File in Symbian Project Navigator
- The MMP editor opens.

Figure 2 - Access to AIF Editor in MMP Editor
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Select the Sources tab and select AIF in the Resources group.
- Click Add button to open the AIF editor.

Figure 3 - AIF Editor
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Enter a name for the .aif file or click untitled.aif button to set a default name based on the SDK and project name.
- Specify a resource file from the dropdown list or browse the filesystem.
- Click the Add From Project or Add From Filesystem buttons to add image and mask bitmaps.
- Set the Shared Image Properties (color depth, mask depth, and color format).
- Select the two images (image and mask) and select Pair Image and Mask button.
- Click Ok to create AIF file from the information you defined in the editor.

Figure 4- AIF Editor with information defined
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