If ibtool still allows you to convert your nibs to xibs, then you can try to play around with this: https://github.com/robiculous/scxib https://github.com/robi

If ibtool still allows you to convert your nibs to xibs, then you can try to play around with this: https://github.com/robiculous/scxib https://github.com/robiculous/scxib It converts XIB files to a custom json format for a dead javascript application. You could modify the json to suit your needs and would then have the UI structure you desired at the end of the post.