This is not an iPad-specific error. I have it on an iPhone app, but I have just moved my project to an SCM repository and all my xib image links are missing. I'm trying desperately to locate any fixed links. Nothing yet.
Will post if I find anything. What I discover may help you.
EDIT: I just reread your original post and mine symptoms are not exactly the same. I'll post what I find anyway.
EDIT: I got mine to work by doing the following:
- Did a Build-Clean All
- Did a TOUCH on the troublesome xib file
- Did another Build-Clean All
All my links were fixed after this. This may not help with your issue, but it worked for me. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Jason
2010-03-25 12:31:36