For tvOS with UIKit and compositional layout, how can a collection view recognise focusable items diagonally

Generated on 8/27/2024

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To enable a collection view in tvOS with UIKit and compositional layout to recognize focusable items diagonally, you would typically need to customize the focus behavior. While the provided context does not directly address this specific question, it does mention the use of compositional layouts in UIKit, which can be a starting point for creating complex layouts that might include diagonal focus paths.

In the session titled "What’s new in UIKit," compositional layouts are discussed, which are used to create flexible and complex layouts in collection views. You can leverage these layouts to define custom focus behaviors by implementing the UICollectionViewDelegate methods, such as indexPathForPreferredFocusedView(in:), to manually control focus movement, including diagonal focus paths.

For more detailed guidance, you might want to explore the session What’s new in UIKit (07:44) where list improvements and compositional layouts are discussed. This could provide insights into how to manage focus behavior in a collection view.

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