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Build Settings control what you build and where it runs. These selections are used by every Build, Run & Test action and are saved between sessions. 
Build Settings
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| S Scheme            D Device / Simulator  |
| G Build Config      W Workspace / Project |
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Scheme

Press S to pick a scheme. This selection is saved for future sessions.

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Device / Simulator

Press D to choose a simulator, connected device, or local target. Common target types include:
  • My Mac - Build and run as a native macOS app
  • My Mac Catalyst - Build and run iOS app on Mac via Catalyst (only appears if your scheme supports it)
  • Physical Devices - Connected iPhones, iPads, etc.
  • Simulators - iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS simulators

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Build Config

Press G to select a build configuration such as Debug or Release.

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Workspace / Project

Press W to switch to another workspace or project in your folder or subfolders.