Question

I would like to programmatically set an image to the background of each cell in a TableViewCell. Any idea on how to do that ?

Thx in advance,

Stephane

Answer 1

You should implement a tableView delegate method in order to do this because is Apple recomendation.

- (void)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView willDisplayCell:(UITableViewCell *)cell forRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {
    cell.backgroundColor = [UIColor colorWithPatternImage:[UIImage imageNamed:@"image.png"]];
}

A table view sends this message to its delegate just before it uses
cell to draw a row, thereby permitting the delegate to customize the
cell object before it is displayed. This method gives the delegate a
chance to override state-based properties set earlier by the table
view, such as selection and background color. After the delegate
returns, the table view sets only the alpha and frame properties, and
then only when animating rows as they slide in or out.