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Binary Data Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create and use Cocoa data objects, object-oriented wrappers for byte buffers.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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CFAttributedString Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable character string and its associated attributes.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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CFMutableAttributedString Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable character string and associated set of attributes.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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CFNetwork Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation networking functions to work with low-level BSD sockets.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Networking, Open Source, Security |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Foundation Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes constants in the Foundation framework.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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HID Class Device Interface Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop applications to communicate with or control HID class devices.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Image Unit Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to write image processing kernels and package them for distribution.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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IMKServerInput Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to receive text events.
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Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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Key-Value Observing Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the Cocoa key-value observing protocol.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Memory Management Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Cocoa.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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NSAnimatablePropertyContainer Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for an animatable proxy for views and windows.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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NSCountedSet Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an unordered collection of possibly identical elements.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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NSData Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable byte buffer.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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NSError Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a runtime error.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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NSSegmentedCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an action cell that provides appearance and behavior for an NSSegmentedControl object.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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NSSegmentedControl Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a horizontal button divided into multiple segments
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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The Objective-C 2.0 Programming Language
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces object-oriented programming and describes the main programming language used for Cocoa development.
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Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Porting Drivers to Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tips and code samples to help UNIX/Linux device driver developers bring their drivers to Mac OS X.
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Darwin, Open Source, Porting |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Porting to Mac OS X from Windows Win32 API
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to port your Windows Win32 applications to Mac OS X.
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Porting |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Predicate Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to specify queries in Cocoa.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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QTCaptureConnection Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a connection for media stream capture, used with a QTCaptureSession object.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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QTCaptureDevice Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that represents a connected physical media capture device, such as a camera or microphone.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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QTKit Functions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions in the QTKit framework.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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Search Kit Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for supporting user searches of textual content.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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Stream Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa stream classes to read data from and write data to streams.
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Cocoa, Networking |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Driving OpenGL Rendering Loops
(HTML)
QA1385: Using Core Video display links (CVDisplayLink) or Cocoa timers (NSTimer) to drive an OpenGL rendering loop
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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2009-05-01
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Exporting Movies for iPod, Apple TV and iPhone
(HTML)
TN2188: Discusses the use of the iPod, Apple TV and iPhone QuickTime export components.
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Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2009-04-30
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File Wrappers with Core Data Documents
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This sample demonstrates how directory file wrappers can be used with NSPersistentDocument.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2009-04-29
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Supplying codec-specific options within the Standard Compression Dialog
(HTML)
( )
TN2081: Discusses the ImageCodec 'DITL' APIs introduced with QuickTime 6.
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QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2009-04-29
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Optimizing Audio Unit User Experience in Logic Studio
(HTML)
TN2207: How to provide the best user experience with your audio unit in Logic Studio
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Apple Applications, Audio |
Technical Notes |
2009-04-23
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ASCIIMoviePlayerSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using a MovieDrawingCompleteProc to render a QuickTime movie in the Mac OS X Terminal.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2009-04-21
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AudioChannelLayout - What's the Audio Channel Order when the Layout has a Channel Bitmap?
(HTML)
QA1638: Explains the audio channel order when a channel layout is tagged as kAudioChannelLayoutTag_UseChannelBitmap.
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Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2009-04-12
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CalCalendarStore Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to retrieve calendar objects, including calendars, events and tasks.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSButtonCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a cell that responds to mouse clicks.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSDictionary Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable collection of key-value pairs.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSNetService Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a network service that an application publishes or uses as a client.
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Cocoa, Networking |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSNetServiceBrowser Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a query for published network services.
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Cocoa, Networking |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSScroller Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for scrolling a document view within a scroll view.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSSplitView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a container for subviews with a user-controlled portion of each visible.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSUserDefaults Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for managing preference information.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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QTCaptureAudioPreviewOutput Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an output destination used to preview audio being captured.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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QTCaptureDeviceInput Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a wrapper for a QTCaptureDevice object.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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QTCaptureInput Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an input source connection for a capture session object.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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QTCaptureView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view that displays a video preview of a capture session.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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QTCompressionOptions Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes compression options for a media type.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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QTDataReference Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the location of a QuickTime movie or other media data.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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QTFormatDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
New document that describes the Objective-C API for supporting and working with QuickTime Capture.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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QTSampleBuffer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a QuickTime media data buffer.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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Shell Scripting Primer
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guided tour of (Bourne) shell scripting, including control structures, numerical computation, regular expressions, subroutines, and error handling.
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Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Guides |
2009-04-08
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Speech Synthesis Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for converting text into synthesized speech.
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Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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Text System Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system works. Includes a tutorial.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2009-04-08
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WebArchive Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for archiving a web page and all of its related resources.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebEditingDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol adopted by WebView objects to change the view's default editing behavior.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebFrame Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for encapsulating the data displayed within a WebFrameView object.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebFrameLoadDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol adopted by WebView frame load delegates to be notified while frame loads are in progress.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebJavaPlugIn Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol for running Java applets from within a WebView.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebOpenPanelResultListener Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol adopted by WebView delegates to communicate with an Open dialog.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebPlugIn Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol adopted by an application using the Web Kit and any Web Kit-based plug-ins.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebPlugInContainer Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol that enables a plug-in to send messages to an application.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebPlugInViewFactory Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to create an NSView object for a plug-in.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebPolicyDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to modify the policy decisions that are made when handling URLs or the data they represent.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebResource Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for downloaded data and its related properties, such as its URL and MIME type.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebScripting Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol that defines methods that classes can implement to expose their interfaces to a WebScript environment.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebScriptObject Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for bridging a web view's scripting environment and the Objective-C runtime.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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WebView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for embedding web content in a window.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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QTCoreVideo202
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to render a QuickTime Movie using OpenGL PBO and the Core Video pixel buffer pipeline.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2009-04-07
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QTCoreVideo301
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates adding of effects & filters to QuickTime Movies in realtime using GLSL shaders and the Core Video texture pipeline.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2009-04-07
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QTCaptureLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that displays captured video frames from a device; supports Core Animation.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-06
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QTMovieLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer for drawing frames from a QuickTime movie; supports Core Animation.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-04-06
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QuickTime Media Optimization Properties
(HTML)
QA1579: Discusses the kQTMovieImporterPropertyID_AllowMediaOptimization and kQTMovieInstantiationPropertyID_AllowMediaOptimization properties.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2009-03-30
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QTCarbonShell
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A skeleton of a modern Carbon QuickTime application demonstrating how to incorporate QuickTime support into a Carbon application.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2009-03-19
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Movie export with AAC or AMR audio formats
(HTML)
QA1347: This QA discusses use of the QuickTime AMR and AAC audio compressors on Macintosh and Windows
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2009-03-16
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QTMetaData
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the QuickTime 7 MetaData APIs in a Carbon application.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2009-03-16
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Keychain Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
This document explains how to use Keychain Services to store and retrieve passwords.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Security |
Guides |
2009-03-12
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Cocoa Bindings Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to rapidly develop sophisticated user interfaces using Cocoa binding technology.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-03-08
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Low-Level File Management Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the low-level ways Cocoa applications can interact with files.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-03-05
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Audio Device Driver Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop kernel-resident drivers for audio devices.
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Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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CalAlarm Class Reference
(HTML)
Describes the class used to create and initialize alarms.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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CalEvent Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to get properties about an event.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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CalRecurrenceRule Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to initialize and get recurrence rules and properties.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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CAMediaTiming Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for the time behavior of an animation.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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CGPDFOperatorTable Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of PDF operators and associated callback functions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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Color Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how applications specify colors and how users choose colors in Cocoa.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Core Data Overview
(HTML)
Describes a roadmap for learning Core Data.
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Cocoa |
Getting Started |
2009-03-04
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Core Data Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to manage objects using the Core Data framework.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Core Data Snippets
(HTML)
(PDF)
Snippets of code that you can use when writing a program that uses Core Data.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Core Data Utility Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
A hands-on guide to creating a command-line utility using low-level features of Core Data.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Dashcode User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Dashcode to create Dashboard widgets.
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Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Dock Tile Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to provide an icon and contextual menu in Carbon applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Dynamic Loader Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5.
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Mac OS X, Tools |
Release Notes |
2009-03-04
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Error Handling Programming Guide For Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes NSError objects, related Application Kit support for error handling, and how to use these features in your code.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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I/O Kit Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the I/O Kit classes that support non-kernel access to I/O Kit objects through the device-interface mechanism.
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Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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IKSlideshowDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods that a slideshow object uses to access the contents of its data source object.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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Java for Mac OS X v10.4, Release 8 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.4, Release 8.
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Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Release Notes |
2009-03-04
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Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 3 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 3.
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Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Release Notes |
2009-03-04
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Java Info.plist Key Reference for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the property list keys available in Java for Mac OS X.
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Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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Java System Property Reference for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the System Properties offered by Java for Mac OS X.
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Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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Java Virtual Machine Option Reference for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the virtual machine options offered by Java for Mac OS X.
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Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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NSATSTypesetter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a typesetter that places glyphs for text layout.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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NSDockTile Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for customizing an application's dock tiles
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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NSPointerArray Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an ordered collection of pointers.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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NSWindow Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a window.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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QTCaptureDecompressedVideoOutput Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a QuickTime capture output object for decompressing video.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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QTCaptureMovieFileOutput Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that writes captured media to a QuickTime movie file.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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QTCaptureOutput Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for connecting capture output destinations to a capture session object.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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QTCaptureVideoPreviewOutput Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for previewing a video stream that is being captured.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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QTMedia Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a QuickTime media object.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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QTTrack Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a QuickTime movie track.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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WebDocumentText Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol adopted by document view objects to support working with text.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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WebFrameView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for displaying the actual web content contained in a frame.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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WebHistory Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for maintaining a set of pages visited by users.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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WebPolicyDecisionListener Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol for handling download decisions asynchronously.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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WebUIDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to control user interface-related aspects, such as opening windows and augmenting default menus.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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Xcode Build Setting Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the build settings used in the Xcode build system to compile source code and produce binary files.
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Tools |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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64-Bit Transition Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to port Cocoa projects to 64-bit addressing.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-03-03
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Network Kernel Extensions Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to write a kernel extension for adding or modifying functionality of a networking stack (Mac OS X 10.4 and later).
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Guides |
2009-03-02
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Dynamic Library Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to design, implement, and use dynamic libraries.
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Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Guides |
2009-02-26
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Audio Queue - Looping Compressed Audio
(HTML)
QA1636: Discusses the format information required to seamlessly loop compressed audio using Audio Queue.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2009-02-20
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PMPrinterTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using the PMPrinter APIs to obtain information about the connected printers.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Printing |
Sample Code |
2009-02-13
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Tips for searching Headers, APIs and ADC reference material.
(HTML)
QA1475: Presents a number of different ways to search for APIs and reference material on the system.
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Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2009-02-13
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Archives and Serializations Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to put Cocoa objects into and remove them from a representation suitable for archiving.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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CALayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a node of animated visual content.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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CFCalendar Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a calendar.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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CFURL Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a string that uniquely identifies a resource.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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Cocoa Event-Handling Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces event mechanisms and the types of events in Cocoa and describes how to handle events of each type.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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Collections Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to group objects in arrays, sets, or dictionaries in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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Dashboard Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains Dashboard and WebKit technologies used in widgets.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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Dashboard Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for implementing Dashboard widgets.
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Apple Applications, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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Dialogs and Special Panels
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create alert panels. Includes links to documents about other types of panels.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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DOMNode Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API added to the DOMNode class to facilitate communication between WebKit and the DOM API.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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Extending and Troubleshooting Directory Services
(HTML)
Explains how to extend Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5 and how to troubleshoot problems.
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Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Release Notes |
2009-02-04
|
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Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format version 4, providing access to contents of FCP projects.
|
Apple Applications |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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J2SE 5.0 Apple Extensions Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Javadoc-formatted API for the JDK and for Apple's MRJ packages.
|
Java |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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Key-Value Coding Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information about how to access a Cocoa object's values using keys.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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Mac OS X ABI Function Call Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the function-calling conventions used in the architectures supported by Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Tools |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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Mac OS X ABI Mach-O File Format Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data structures that make up the Mach-O file format.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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Mach-O Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the use of the Mac OS X runtime architecture, including program types, loading and executing code, and using libraries and plug-ins.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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NSApplication Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the responder object that manages an application's events and resources.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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NSCalendar Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a calendar.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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NSCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for cell objects.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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NSEvent Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an input action such as a mouse click.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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NSHelpManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an application-level help system.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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NSKeyValueCoding Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for accessing object properties indirectly by key name or key path.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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NSMenuView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated class replaced by the NSMenu class.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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NSObject Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Cocoa root class.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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NSOpenPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the panel that a user employs to locate and open a file.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
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NSOutlineView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a row-and-column format view for displaying hierarchical data.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
|
NSPersistentDocument Core Data Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Step-by-step instructions for building a simple but functionally rich application using NSPersistentDocument and Cocoa bindings.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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NSPersistentDocument Core Data Tutorial for Mac OS X v10.4.
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Step-by-step instructions for building a simple but functionally rich application using NSPersistentDocument and Cocoa bindings.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
|
NSSavePanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the panel that a user employs to set a file-system location and save a file.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
|
NSShadow Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a drop shadow for a drawing operation.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
|
NSString Application Kit Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for drawing strings.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
|
NSString Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable character string.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
|
NSURL Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a string that uniquely identifies a resource.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
|
NSURLHandle Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated technology replaced by the NSURLDownload class.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
|
NSView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for drawing, event handling, and printing in views.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
|
Objective-C 2.0 Runtime Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C 2.0 runtime support library.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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Toolbar Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa toolbars.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
|
Tree-Based XML Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the NSXML classes of Cocoa to process, modify, and query XML data.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
|
Universal Binary Programming Guidelines, Second Edition
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips for writing code that runs on PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macintosh computers.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X, Open Source, Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
|
WebBackForwardList Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for tracking a list of visited pages with relation to the most recent page.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
|
|
WebObjects Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Steps for building a simple WebObjects application using Eclipse and the WOLips plug-in.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
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Window Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa windows and panels.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
|
Xcode Build System Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides a detailed description of the Xcode build system and shows how to customize it.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
|
Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Java, Tools |
Guides |
2009-02-04
|
|
QuickTime Audio - Easy Frequency Level Metering with MovieAudio APIs
(HTML)
QA1459: Describes how to perform frequency band level metering using MovieAudio metering APIs.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2009-01-29
|
|
Audio Export - Encoding AAC Audio For MPEG-4 Export
(HTML)
TN2237: The QT MPEG4 Exporter does not show all options for generating AAC, this TN discusses workarounds.
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2009-01-27
|
|
DOMHTMLDocument Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API added to the DOMHTMLDocument class to facilitate communication between WebKit and the DOM API.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-01-26
|
|
Quartz Window Services Reference
(HTML)
Describes the interface for capturing the contents of a window.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-01-15
|
|
Document-Based Applications Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to design and implement Cocoa applications that manage multiple documents.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-01-12
|
|
iSync JavaScript Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a few JavaScript classes used to write phone connection functions in iSync Plug-in Maker.
|
Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2009-01-09
|
|
Creating Core Audio Format (.caf) Files
(HTML)
QA1534: Describes how to use afconvert to create .caf files
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2009-01-07
|
|
Mac OS X Assembler Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the syntax, directives, and specific options required for the Mac OS X assembler.
|
Tools |
Reference |
2009-01-07
|
|
QTMovie Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a QuickTime movie and movie controller.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2009-01-07
|
|
vDSP Single-Vector Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
This document describes the C API for performing common routines on a single vector in vDSP.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-07
|
|
Authorization Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Security |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
CFStringTokenizer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for breaking a string into tokens.
|
Core Foundation, Internationalization |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
CGDataProvider Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque data type for reading image data.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
CGGeometry Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes structures and functions for manipulating points, rectangles, and sizes.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
Cocoa Drawing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa to draw your application's user interface.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Distribution Definition Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the schema of distribution definition files.
|
Tools |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
Documentation Set Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to integrate third-party documentation with the Xcode Documentation window.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Foundation Release Notes (10.4 and earlier)
(HTML)
Release notes for older versions of Mac OS X.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2009-01-06
|
|
IBDocument Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an Interface Builder document, which visually represents a nib file.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
Internationalization Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support multiple languages in software.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Internationalization, Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Kernel Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the APIs and classes (including I/O Kit families) that support kernel-resident device drivers.
|
Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSBitmapImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from bitmap data.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSColor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of color and opacity.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSCursor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the appearance of the user interface cursor.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSDocument Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing content using Cocoa's document system.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSGlyphStorage Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface between a glyph generator and glyph storage.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSGradient Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a color gradient to use when drawing.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSImage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a graphical image that includes facilities for drawing and compositing.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSImageCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that displays an image in a frame, usually in a control.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing and drawing image data.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSOutputStream Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a write-only data stream.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a window for performing auxiliary functions in an application.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSPrintInfo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the print settings used for a print job.
|
Cocoa, Printing |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSScreen Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a screen (computer monitor).
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSSpeechSynthesizer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Cocoa parser that converts text to speech.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSTextField Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control that displays editable text.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSTextFieldCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the user interface of a text field.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
Objective-C 1 Runtime Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the data structures and functions of the Objective-C 1.0 runtime support library.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
PackageMaker User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use PackageMaker to create installation packages.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Quartz Composer WebKit Plug-in JavaScript Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for manipulating Quartz Composer compositions in webpages and Dashboard widgets via the Quartz Composer WebKit Plug-in.
|
Apple Applications, Graphics & Imaging, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Resource Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to work with nib and bundle resources in Mac OS X applications.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Safari JavaScript Database Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the JavaScript Database, a SQLite database built into Safari that provides local storage accessible to JavaScript applications.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Safari User Guide for Web Developers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the developer tools built into Safari for analyzing, testing, and debugging HTML, JavaScript, style sheets, and DOM structure.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web, Networking, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
SFAuthorization Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to restrict a user's access to particular features in a Mac OS X application or daemon.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
vDSP Correlation, Convolution, and Filtering Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for performing correlation, convolution, and filtering operations on real or complex signals.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
vDSP Matrix Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for matrix arithmetic operations.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
vDSP One-Dimensional Fast Fourier Transforms Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for performing one-dimensional fast Fourier transforms on an input signal.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
vDSP Vector-To-Scalar Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions that receive a vector as input and compute scalars as output.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
vDSP Vector-to-Vector Arithmetic Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions that receive a vector as input and return a vector as output.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
vecLib Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for vector mathematical functions in the vecLib subframework of the Accelerate framework.
|
Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
Web Services Core Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the client-side APIs for accessing web services.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Internet & Web |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
Web Services Core Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the new Web Services client-side frameworks available in Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
What's New in Xcode
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview of new and improved features in the Xcode application.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Xcode Debugging Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode debugging facilities and the recommended debugging techniques.
|
Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Xcode Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode IDE and its major components, and provides and overview of the development process.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Xcode Project Management Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides practical descriptions of the major development tasks developers perform with Xcode.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Internationalization, Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Xcode Refactoring Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Shows how to improve readability of source code while retaining its functionality.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Xcode Source Management Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to manage source changes using source control and snapshots.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
Xcode User Default Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the user defaults developers can use to customize Xcode behavior.
|
Tools |
Reference |
2009-01-06
|
|
Xcode Workspace Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview of the Xcode workspace, and shows how to use its components and features.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Tools |
Guides |
2009-01-06
|
|
NSAutoreleasePool Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface to the deferred-release mechanism in Cocoa's reference-counted memory management system.
|
Cocoa, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-02
|
|
NSObject Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface used to define basic object behavior.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-12-22
|
|
NSLayoutManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for controlling text layout.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2008-12-20
|
|
Installer JavaScript Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the JavaScript object model used in distribution definition files.
|
Games, Tools, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-12-16
|
|
Core Animation properties and Reference Counting
(HTML)
QA1565: Describes a discrepancy between the property declarations in Core Animation and the actual behavior.
|
Cocoa, Core Foundation, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-11-24
|
|
Video Digitizers - Adding Clean Aperture and Pixel Aspect Ratio Information
(HTML)
QA1512: Discusses the importance of adding 'pasp' and 'clap' image description extensions to the ImageDescription returned by a VDIG.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-11-20
|
|
Apple JavaScript Coding Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview of the JavaScript language, its object-oriented features, and coding best practices.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
|
Application Kit Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for all things related to an application's user interface.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
Application Kit Functions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that support the Application Kit framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
Certificate, Key, and Trust Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Shows how to evaluate trust for a certificate and recover from a trust failure.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Security |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
|
Certificate, Key, and Trust Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes services to read and evaluate certificates and to use cryptographic keys.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
Cocoa Fundamentals Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, architectures, and design patterns of the Cocoa frameworks and development environment.
|
Cocoa, Mac OS X |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
|
Code Signing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source, Security, Tools |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
|
Core Audio Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes data types and constants used throughout Core Audio.
|
Audio |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
Garbage Collection Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the garbage collection system for Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
|
Interface Builder User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tasks explaining how to use the Interface Builder application to design user interfaces.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
|
ISyncSession Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
An ISyncSession object is used to manage a single sync operation.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
Keychain Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Keychain Services API, used to create, find, modify, and delete keychain items.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
NSDateFormatter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a date formatter.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
NSNumberFormatter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a number formatter.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
NSOperation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an encapsulated, single-shot task.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
NSOperationQueue Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that manages a set of prioritized operations.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
NSTimer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a timer.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
Object-Oriented Programming with Objective-C
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes object-oriented programming from the perspective of an Objective-C developer.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
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Objective-C 2.0 Runtime Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data structures and functions of the Objective-C runtime support library.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
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Property List Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use structured, textual representations of data in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
|
Quartz Display Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for configuring and controlling display hardware.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
Safari CSS Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) properties that are supported by Safari and WebKit.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web, Open Source |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
Safari Visual Effects Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to add visual effects to web content that is supported by Safari on the desktop and iPhone OS.
|
Internet & Web |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
|
System Startup Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the boot process used to initialize the Mac OS X operating system.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
|
Timer Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use timers for scheduling automatic, repeating message invocations in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-11-19
|
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vDSP Two-Dimensional Fast Fourier Transforms Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Improved function discussions and corrections.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
WebKit Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the WebKit framework.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Release Notes |
2008-11-19
|
|
WebObjects File Format Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
New document that describes the bundle format of WebObjects documents such as the EOModel and WOComponent bundles.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server |
Reference |
2008-11-19
|
|
Xcode Release Notes
(HTML)
Lists changes to Xcode.
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2008-11-19
|
|
NSMutableArray Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable ordered collection.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-11-17
|
|
Core Animation Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main components and services of Core Animation.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-11-13
|
|
NSHTTPCookie Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque set of data that represents state or configuration.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2008-11-13
|
|
Kernel Core Dumps
(HTML)
TN2118: Explains how to gather and use remote kernel core dumps.
|
Darwin, Networking, Tools |
Technical Notes |
2008-11-12
|
|
Safari HTML Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) tags and properties that are supported by Safari and WebKit.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web, Open Source |
Reference |
2008-11-12
|
|
Xcode 3 Project Compatiblity
(HTML)
QA1572: Describes the minimum requirements for opening Project Builder or older Xcode projects in Xcode 3.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2008-11-12
|
|
OpenGL Performance Optimization : The Basics
(HTML)
TN2093: This document describes some of the concepts and techniques for optimizing performance in OpenGL applications.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2008-11-05
|
|
Opening a Web page using an HREF track in QuickTime Player
(HTML)
QA1621: Opening a Web page using an HREF track in QuickTime Player
|
Internet & Web, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-11-05
|
|
Playback of QuickTime movie audio through a multi-channel speaker system
(HTML)
QA1627: Specify a specific pair of channels for QuickTime audio movie playback through a multi-channel speaker system
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-11-05
|
|
QuickTime Audio - Retrieving the correct audio format bit depth value
(HTML)
QA1477: Discusses how to retrieve accurate audio format bit depth.
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-11-05
|
|
Animating the frame of a CALayer.
(HTML)
QA1620: Explains how the frame property of a layer interacts with animations.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-24
|
|
Apple Publications Style Guide
(PDF)
Describes style and usage of Apple terms, including user interface terms that should be used in applications.
|
User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-16
|
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Accessibility (ApplicationServices/HIServices) Reference
(HTML)
Describes the low-level API for making applications accessible to assistive applications.
|
User Experience |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Animation Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Audio File Stream Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for reading non-random access audio file streams.
|
Audio |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Bluetooth Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the C and Objective-C APIs that support user-space access to Bluetooth devices.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Button Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa buttons.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
CFMutableString Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable character string.
|
Core Foundation, Internationalization |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CFNetwork Error Codes Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes error codes used by the CFNetwork API.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CFSocket Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a network communications channel.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CFString Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable character string.
|
Core Foundation, Internationalization |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CFTimeZone Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a time zone.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CFXMLParser Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for finding and extracting data in XML documents.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CFXMLTree Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an XML document as a tree structure.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CGPDFArray Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an array structure in a PDF document.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CGPDFContentStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the appearance of a PDF page.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CGPDFDictionary Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a dictionary structure in a PDF document.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CGPDFObject Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a PDF object in a PDF document.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CGPDFScanner Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for parsing a PDF content stream.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CGPDFStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a PDF data stream, which typically represents an image or a page description.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
CGPDFString Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a character string in a PDF document.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Control and Cell Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the relationship between Cocoa control and cell objects.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
CTFontDescriptor Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a dictionary that fully specifies a font.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Data Formatting Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa formatters to create and validate text in text fields and other cells.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
DNS Service Discovery Java Reference
(HTML)
Describes DNS Service Discovery API features of ZeroConf networking for Java on Mac OS X in Javadoc format.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Java, Networking |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
DOMDocument Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API added to the DOMDocument class to facilitate communication between WebKit and the DOM API.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
DOMElement Additions Reference
(HTML)
Describes the API added to the DOMElement class to facilitate communication between WebKit and the DOM API.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
DOMRange Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API added to the DOMRange class to facilitate communication between WebKit and the DOM API.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Foundation Functions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Foundation framework functions.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Handling Unicode Text Editing With MLTE
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Apple's multilingual text engine.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
HTML Scripting Guide for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the HTML tags and parameters used to communicate with the QuickTime browser plug-in, ActiveX control, and QuickTime Player.
|
Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Identity Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how identities work and how to use them in applications.
|
Core Foundation, Networking, Security, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
IMService Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the IMService objects that each represent one service available through iChat.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Instruments User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Instruments application and explains how to use it to examine program behavior.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Java Development Guide for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes what you need to take into account when developing and deploying a Java application on Mac OS X.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Porting |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Locales Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use locales to retrieve, interpret, and display localized information in Core Foundation.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Internationalization |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Mac OS X Server Open Directory Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to manage directory and authentication services.
|
Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Mac OS X Server Upgrading and Migrating
(PDF)
Explains how to use data and service settings from an earlier version of Mac OS X Server or Windows NT.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Mac OS X Technology Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces Mac OS X and its technologies.
|
Cocoa, Mac OS X, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
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Memory Management Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Core Foundation.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSAtomicStore Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Core Data atomic persistent store.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSAttributedString Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a character string with attributes.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSBox Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view that can display its border and a title.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSCharacterSet Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a set of Unicode characters used in scanning and searching operations.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSControl Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for views that respond to user actions by sending action messages.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSDate Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a single point in time.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSDateComponents Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the components of a date.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSDirectoryEnumerator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the facility for enumerating the contents of a directory.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSDocumentController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for managing documents.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSExpression Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a predicate expression.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSFileHandle Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for accessing files or communication channels.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSFileManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that performs file-system operations.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSFileWrapper Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a file-system node.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSGarbageCollector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the garbage collector.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSIndexPath Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a path to a node in a tree.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSInvocation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an Objective-C message for use in store-and-forward operations.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSKeyedArchiver Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the facility for encoding objects and scalar values identified by keys.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSKeyedUnarchiver Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that extracts the contents of an archive created by the NSKeyedArchiver class.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSManagedObject Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Core Data model object.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSManagedObjectContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to represent a single "object space" in a Core Data application.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSMatrix Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a group of cell objects that work together in various ways.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSMethodSignature Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the types of a method's parameters and return value.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSMutableParagraphStyle Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable paragraph style.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSNetServices and CFNetServices Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to implement Bonjour in Cocoa or Carbon applications.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSOpenGLPixelFormat Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a pixel format for OpenGL rendering.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSPasteboard Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a pasteboard.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSPointerFunctions Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes callout functions for managing a pointer reference held somewhere else.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSPopUpButton Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for displaying pull-down or pop-up lists of items.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSPopUpButtonCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a cell used in the display of pull-down or pop-up menus.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSPredicateEditor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a graphical predicate editor.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSScanner Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that scans values from a string.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSSet Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable unordered collection of distinct elements.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSSocketPort Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a BSD socket for distributed object connections or raw messaging.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSSound Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that loads and plays audio files.
|
Audio, Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSStream Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for reading and writing data.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSTextInputClient Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving keyboard input as properly formed text.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSTokenField Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a text field that provides tokenized editing.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
NSToolbar Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a toolbar in a window's title bar.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Preference Manifest Files for Managed Clients Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the format of preference manifest files, which are XML documents for storing and managing application preferences.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Quartz Composer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to used the framework to load, play, and control compositions.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Security Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
An introduction to computer security concepts and the security APIs in Mac OS X and iPhone OS.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X, Networking, Open Source, Security |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
String Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create, search, concatenate, and draw strings in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Text Layout Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system lays out text on pages.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
vDSP Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the vDSP programming interface defined in the Accelerate framework for digital signal processing.
|
Performance |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
vImage Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the C programming interface for high-speed vector image processing.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebDataSource Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for encapsulating web content for display in a web frame view.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebDocumentView Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol adopted by document view objects to display data of different MIME types.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebDownload Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for providing an authentication sheet before a download begins.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebHistoryItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for encapsulating information about a visited page.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebKit C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for displaying web content in windows.
|
Carbon, Internet & Web, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebKit Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the types and constants found in the WebKit framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebKit DOM Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use JavaScript in web content and WebKit-based applications.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Open Source, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebKit Objective-C Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API used to display web content in windows.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the WebKit to embed web content in both Cocoa and Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebKit Plug-In Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop and deploy browser plug-ins based on the WebKit architecture.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Open Source |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebObjects 5.4.2 Reference
(HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4.2 Java classes.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
WebPreferences Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for the preferences you can change per WebView object, such as font, text encoding, and image settings.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-10-15
|
|
Xcode Quick Tour for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides a hands-on introduction to Xcode, Apple's comprehensive suite of software development tools for Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
XML Programming Topics for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to parse XML documents into structured objects.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Internet & Web |
Guides |
2008-10-15
|
|
Allocating and sharing memory with user space from an I/O Kit driver
(HTML)
()
QA1197: Describes the preferred technique for allocating and sharing buffers in an I/O Kit kernel driver.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-13
|
|
Generating a Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
(HTML)
()
QA1264: Explains how to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) on modern Macintosh systems.
|
Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Printing, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-13
|
|
QTKit Capture - Disabling specific audio channels when recording
(HTML)
QA1617: Describes how to disable specific audio channels when recording using QTKit Capture.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-13
|
|
SBSystemPrefs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Scripting Bridge to display a preference pane in System Preferences.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2008-10-13
|
|
Using GLUT and OpenGL on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1613: States the required steps to add GLUT and OpenGL to an Xcode project.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-13
|
|
CALayerEssentials
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of setting up various Core Animation layers
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-09-30
|
|
Using the ExtAudioFileSeek and ExtAudioFileTell Functions
(HTML)
QA1609: Describes how to use sample rate correctly when working with audio file positions.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-29
|
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FSDeleteObject fails with fBsyErr, sometimes
(HTML)
QA1497: Why Spotlight indexing can cause file deletion to fail, and what to do about it.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-24
|
|
Java for Mac OS X v10.4, Release 7 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
First version of Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Update 7 Release Notes.
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Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Release Notes |
2008-09-24
|
|
Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 2 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 2.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Release Notes |
2008-09-24
|
|
Programmatically causing restart, shutdown and/or logout
(HTML)
()
QA1134: Describes how to programmatically cause restart, shutdown, sleep or logout.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-24
|
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Retain Counts of io_object_t Objects in IOKit.framework
(HTML)
()
QA1195: Distinguishes between the retain counts of an I/O Kit kernel object and its io_object_t user space proxy.
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Audio, Darwin, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Networking, Printing, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-24
|
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IODeviceTree and the I/O Registry
(HTML)
()
QA1120: Describes the IODeviceTree plane in the Mac OS X I/O Registry.
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Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-18
|
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Disabling Processor Cores on a Multi-Core System
(HTML)
()
QA1141: Describes how to disable processor cores on a multi-core system for testing purposes.
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Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Performance, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-16
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Mac OS X and root access
(HTML)
QA1013: Describes how to enable root access in Mac OS X.
|
Darwin, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-16
|
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QTKit Capture - Video Compression Options And Preview
(HTML)
QA1583: Describes how video compression options may influence the resolution of previewed video.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-16
|
|
Real world profiling with the OpenGL Profiler
(HTML)
TN2178: This document describes how to use OpenGL Profiler, a very powerful tool for your OpenGL development.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-16
|
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Running At Login
(HTML)
TN2228: Describes how to write code that's coordinated with the login process.
|
Darwin, Security |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-16
|
|
Birthdays
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dashboard widget with a plug-in that queries AddressBook.framework for contacts with upcoming birthdays.
|
Apple Applications, Tools |
Sample Code |
2008-09-10
|
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Observing Process Lifetimes Without Polling
(HTML)
TN2050: Shows a variety of methods to observe process lifetimes without polling.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-10
|
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CGColorSpace Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for specifying color space information.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-09-09
|
|
Dashcode 2.0 Release Notes
(HTML)
Explains key features, known issues, and workarounds for Dashcode 2.0.
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2008-09-09
|
|
Event-Driven XML Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to process XML documents using the Cocoa streaming parser.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-09-09
|
|
Extended Audio File Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for reading and writing audio files with automatic format conversion.
|
Audio |
Reference |
2008-09-09
|
|
Foundation Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the common data types in the Foundation framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-09-09
|
|
Interface Builder 3.1.1 Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes configuration changes, bug fixes, and newly reported issues since Interface Builder 3.1.
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2008-09-09
|
|
LLVM-GCC Release Notes
(HTML)
Lists changes to LLVM-GCC technology.
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2008-09-09
|
|
NSCondition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a pthread-style condition variable and associated mutex lock.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-09-09
|
|
Audio Unit Validation Using the auval Tool
(HTML)
TN2204: Test the conformance of audio units to Audio Unit Services.
|
Audio |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-08
|
|
Debugging An Authorization Plug-In With Xcode
(HTML)
TN2108: A tutorial on how to use Xcode to debug an authorization plug-in.
|
Security, Tools |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-08
|
|
Determining if an application uses Objective-C Garbage Collection
(HTML)
QA1599: Shows how to determine if an application or executable is using Objective-C Garbage Collection.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-08
|
|
Expanding Tilde-based paths
(HTML)
QA1549: Demonstrates how to resolve tilde-based relevant paths.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-08
|
|
Multithreaded usage of the QCRenderer
(HTML)
QA1538: Describes an issue that may arise when using the QCRenderer in a multi-threaded application.
|
Apple Applications, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-08
|
|
Squiggles
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates many Cocoa fundamentals in a Document-based Application featuring custom drawing and event-handling.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-08-29
|
|
Getting the pixel data from a CGImage object
(HTML)
QA1509: Describes how to access the pixel data of a CGImage object
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-27
|
|
SimpleUserClient
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a user client for an I/O Kit kernel driver.
|
Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Sample Code |
2008-08-27
|
|
The Default Output Audio Units
(HTML)
QA1577: Describes the Mac OS X output audio units and their purposes.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-21
|
|
PhotoToss: CSS Transforms, Transitions, and Web Fonts
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CSS Transforms, Transitions, and Web Fonts.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2008-08-21
|
|
Releasing the iTunes Windows COM from Managed Code
(HTML)
QA1608: Describes how to properly release the iTunes Windows COM from managed code
|
Apple Applications |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-21
|
|
Is dlopen available on all versions of Mac OS X?
(HTML)
()
QA1180: Describes how to dynamically link to libraries and plug-ins, typically done with dlopen.
|
Darwin, Open Source |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-19
|
|
Building Universal I/O Kit Drivers
(HTML)
TN2163: How to build a universal I/O Kit kernel driver while avoiding common pitfalls.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Technical Notes |
2008-08-18
|
|
OpenGLScreenSnapshot
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to get the screen pixels using OpenGL and save them to an image file.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-08-14
|
|
Tips on USB driver matching for Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1076: Gives some tips on getting USB driver matching to work.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-14
|
|
Understanding and Debugging Kernel Panics
(HTML)
()
TN2063: Addresses kernel panics: what they are and how to debug the code that caused the panic.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2008-08-14
|
|
Adding metadata to a QuickTime movie using the QuickTime MetaData APIs
(HTML)
QA1515: Adding metadata to a QuickTime movie using the QuickTime MetaData APIs
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
|
|
Gathering all PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs)
(HTML)
QA1529: Describes a work around for an issue in PMCopyAvailablePPDs on Mac OS X 10.4 and below
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
|
|
How to play a sequence of movies in a Web page
(HTML)
QA1593: How to have the QuickTime plug-in play a sequence of movies, one after the other, in a Web page
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
|
|
QuickTime for Windows returns bdNamErr (-37) error with long Windows file names
(HTML)
QA1413: Describes how QuickTime may return bdNamErr (-37) error on Windows if file name is > 63 characters
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
|
|
Registering and unregistering for sleep and wake notifications
(HTML)
QA1340: Explains how applications can register and unregister for sleep and wake notifications on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
|
|
Requirements for Quartz GL
(HTML)
QA1536: Describes the requirements for enabling Quartz GL.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
|
|
Using PPD constraints with Paper Sizes
(HTML)
QA1603: Describes the requirements for using PPD Constraints to constrain options against paper size.
|
Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
|
|
Using QTPixelBufferContextCreate with NewMovieFromProperties
(HTML)
QA1443: Discusses using a QuickTime pixel buffer visual context and NewMovieFromProperties to output frames to pixel buffers.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
|
|
Video capture with multiple IIDC cameras
(HTML)
QA1365: Discusses factors which influence the number of IIDC cameras that can simultaniously be used for capture.
|
Hardware & Drivers, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
|
|
Calculating the static video frame rate of a QuickTime movie.
(HTML)
()
QA1262: Calculating the static video frame rate of a QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-06
|
|
Final Cut Pro - The 'r4fl' Pixel Format
(HTML)
TN2201: Describes the 'r4fl' pixel format used by Final Cut Pro to support greater than 8-bit rendering.
|
Apple Applications, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2008-08-06
|
|
HTML Video With CSS Effects and Custom Video Controls
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
HTML5 video element example that uses CSS effects and custom video controls.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-08-06
|
|
Mac OS X Code Signing In Depth
(HTML)
TN2206: Intermediate to expert level overview of code signing that details specific options and gotchas
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Technical Notes |
2008-08-06
|
|
CoreImageGLTextureFBO
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Making OpenGL textures with Core Image
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-07-30
|
|
GLSL Basics Cocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
GLSL fundamentals using NSOpenGLView
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-07-30
|
|
HID LED test tool
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
HID Manager sample project that shows how to set and clear keyboard LEDs.
|
Games, Porting, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-07-25
|
|
Image Kit with Core Data
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using Image Kit's browser view with Core Data content.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-07-25
|
|
Movie Overlay
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to overlay text & graphics and perform animation on an QTMovieView through a floating overlay window.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-07-25
|
|
PortMapper
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates Bonjour's NAT port-mapping API, and provides a higher-level Objective-C interface to it.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Sample Code |
2008-07-25
|
|
Reminders
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dashboard widget with a plug-in that displays upcoming iCal events, to do items, and calendars.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Tools |
Sample Code |
2008-07-25
|
|
CFNetwork Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C APIs for performing a variety network tasks.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-07-15
|
|
CAMediaTimingFunction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the pacing of an animation as a timing curve.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-07-11
|
|
CFFTPStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for communicating with FTP servers.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-07-11
|
|
CFHost Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for acquiring host information.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-07-11
|
|
CFHTTPMessage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating, sending, receiving and manipulating HTTP messages.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-07-11
|
|
CFNetDiagnostics Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for diagnosing and fixing network related problems.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-07-11
|
|
Core Image Filter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the built-in image processing filters available through Core Image.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-07-11
|
|
File System Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and guidelines describing the structure and usage of the Mac OS X file system.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X, Open Source, Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-07-11
|
|
NSNotificationCenter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that synchronously broadcasts notifications.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-07-11
|
|
Xsan Migration Guide for Xsan 2
(PDF)
Explains how to retain volumes and settings when migrating to Xsan 2 from previous versions of Xsan.
|
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2008-07-11
|
|
Audio File Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a C programming interface for reading and writing audio files.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-07-08
|
|
Audio Queue Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a high-level programming interface for recording and playing back audio data.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Reference |
2008-07-08
|
|
CFHTTPStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for working with HTTP connections.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-07-08
|
|
CFNetServices Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for implementing Bonjour functionality in an application.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-07-08
|
|
CFStream Socket Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for using streams with sockets.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-07-08
|
|
Runtime Configuration Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual and reference information for dynamically configuring your software.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Mac OS X, Open Source, Tools |
Guides |
2008-07-08
|
|
CFProxySupport Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the CFProxySupport API, which provides functions for managing network proxy information.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2008-07-07
|
|
Core Audio Glossary
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines general digital audio terms as well as terms specific to Apple's Core Audio technology.
|
Audio |
Reference |
2008-07-07
|
|
FxPlug Reference
(HTML)
Describes the APIs for writing plug-ins for Motion and Final Cut Pro.
|
Apple Applications |
Reference |
2008-07-04
|
|
FxPlug SDK Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Update for FxPlug SDK 1.2.3.
|
Apple Applications |
Guides |
2008-07-04
|
|
Foundation Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Foundation framework API.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-06-27
|
|
Core Animation Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Core Animation.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-06-26
|
|
OpenGL Shader Builder User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use OpenGL Shader Builder to develop and test GPU programs.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Guides |
2008-06-23
|
|
Debugging with GDB
(HTML)
Open-source document that explains how to use GDB to debug programs.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2008-06-19
|
|
GDB Internals
(HTML)
Open-source document that explains the GDB implementation.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2008-06-19
|
|
GNU Make
(HTML)
Documentation of the GNU make utility.
|
Tools |
Reference |
2008-06-19
|
|
Libtool
(HTML)
Documentation for GNU Libtool.
|
Tools |
Reference |
2008-06-19
|
|
Netwide Assembler Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Netwide Assembler for Intel-based Macs.
|
Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2008-06-19
|
|
STABS Debug Format
(HTML)
Open-source document that explains the STABS format of symbolic debugging information.
|
Tools |
Reference |
2008-06-19
|
|
WebResourceLoadDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to be notified on the progress of loading individual resources.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-06-19
|
|
BootstrapDump
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Print Mach bootstrap namespace information.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2008-06-18
|
|
Apple Human Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the Mac OS X user experience and explains how to design an application for Aqua.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Java, Mac OS X, Porting, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Core Image Kernel Language Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the symbols for writing image-processing kernels.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-06-09
|
|
Core Image Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview and explains how to use and create image filters and image units.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Core Text Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to do text layout and font-related operations using the Core Text programming interfaces.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Customizing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard
(HTML)
Learn how to enhance your Rails application with views and web forms, AJAX, and iPhone support.
|
Mac OS X Server, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2008-06-09
|
|
Deploying Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard
(HTML)
Learn how to deploy your Ruby on Rails application on Mac OS X Leopard Server.
|
Mac OS X Server, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2008-06-09
|
|
Developing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard
(HTML)
Learn how to develop your Ruby on Rails application using Xcode 3 and the tools in Leopard.
|
Mac OS X Server, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2008-06-09
|
|
Extending Your Wiki Server
(PDF)
Explains how to migrate content from other wikis, create custom themes, and enable JavaScript, YouTube, and Flash.
|
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Image Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support browsing, viewing, editing, and processing images.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Mac OS X Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X to enhance security.
|
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Mac OS X Server Administration
(PDF)
Covers planning, installation, setup, and general server administration for advanced configurations.
|
Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Mac OS X Server iCal Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage iCal shared calendar service.
|
Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Mac OS X Server Mail Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer mail services on the server.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Mac OS X Server Network Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer DHCP, DNS, VPN, NTP, IP firewall, and NAT services on the server.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Workflow Tutorial
(PDF)
Explains how to develop and customize Podcast Producer workflows.
|
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
|
Enterprise IT, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
NSArray Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to manage an immutable ordered collection of objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-06-09
|
|
NSDatePicker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for displaying and editing a date.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-06-09
|
|
NSDatePickerCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a cell for displaying and editing a date.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-06-09
|
|
NSOpenGLContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a target for OpenGL commands.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-06-09
|
|
NSPropertyListSerialization Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to convert property list objects to and from several serialized formats.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-06-09
|
|
OpenGL Programming Guide for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Apple implementation of OpenGL to create 3D graphics for Cocoa and Carbon applications.
|
Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Using Doxygen to Create Xcode Documentation Sets
(HTML)
Learn how to integrate your documentation into Xcode.
|
Darwin, Tools |
Articles |
2008-06-09
|
|
Xsan 2 Administrator's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Xsan volumes in a storage area network.
|
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Performance, Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Xsan 2 Setup Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to set up a volume on a storage area network (SAN) using Xsan 2.
|
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Performance, Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Xserve RAID Using RAID Admin 1.2 and Disk Utility
(PDF)
Explains how to use RAID Admin, Fibre Channel Utility, and Disk Utility to configure and monitor Xserve RAID systems.
|
Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
Xserve User's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to install, operate, and update Xserve systems. Includes expansion and hardware specifications.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
|
FinalCutServerIntegrationSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to integrate an external application with Final Cut Server
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2008-06-07
|
|
QTCoreVideo102
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An application demonstrating the use of QTKit, CoreVdeo, and OpenGL.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-06-06
|
|
QTCoreVideo103
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to render a QuickTime Movie using OpenGL texture range and the Core Video pixel buffer pipeline.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-06-06
|
|
QTCoreVideo201
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to render a QuickTime Movie using OpenGL FBO and the Core Video texture pipeline.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-06-06
|
|
SIMD Primer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Introduction to using SIMD/SSE
|
Performance |
Sample Code |
2008-06-06
|
|
SpotlightFortunes
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to provision a Spotlight importer plug-in for a custom UTI, and how to use a NSMetadataQuery with bindings to display live query results in a table view.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-06-06
|
|
NSDictionaryController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Cocoa bindings-compatible manager of a dictionary.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-06-05
|
|
NSDictionaryControllerKeyValuePair Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing key-value pairs used by a dictionary controller.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-06-05
|
|
URL CacheInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates resource caching behavior using the Cocoa URL loading system.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking, Performance |
Sample Code |
2008-06-05
|
|
DerivedProperty
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates use of Core Data derived properties to make searching against string data more efficient.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2008-06-04
|
|
Kerberos GSS
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Kerberos GSS-API Sample
|
Networking, Security |
Sample Code |
2008-06-04
|
|
Getting a Packet Trace
(HTML)
()
QA1176: Lists tools available for looking at the network packets on the wire.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Printing, QuickTime, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2008-06-03
|
|
Aperture Edit Plugin - Borders & Titles
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
"Borders & Titles" is a sample plugin for Aperture that demonstrates how to use the image editing API introduced with Aperture 2.1
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
|
|
Gamma Filter for FxPlug and AE
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Cross-application FxPlug and After Effects plug-in code.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
|
|
Mountains
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates localization and internationalization techniques and APIs
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
|
|
MyMovieFilter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to play a movie into a layer-backed QTMovieView and apply a Core Image filter while the movie plays.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
|
|
SimpleScriptingObjects
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to add scriptable objects to an AppleScriptable application.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
|
|
SimpleScriptingProperties
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to add some properties to the terminology provided by an AppleScriptable application.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
|
|
SimpleScriptingVerbs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to add verbs to the terminology provided by an AppleScriptable application.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
|
|
WikiSampleThemeWithCSS
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to change the appearance of a wiki theme using CSS properties.
|
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
|
|
WikiSampleThemeWithJavaScript
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add a JavaScript functionality to a wiki theme.
|
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
|
|
Interface Builder 3.1 Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Interface Builder 3.1
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2008-05-30
|
|
ScriptingDefinitions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides a starting sdef (scripting definition) and a completed one for the Sketch example code.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2008-05-30
|
|
SimpleScripting
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates the minimal steps required to make an application scriptable.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2008-05-30
|
|
ld Release Notes for Xcode 3.1
(HTML)
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2008-05-29
|
Xcode Installation Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
()
( )
Describes general installation issues for Xcode users.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2008-05-27
|
|
Secure Coding Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes techniques to use and factors to consider to make your code more secure from attack.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-05-23
|
|
Creating Apple TV Media Files Containing Dolby Digital Professional AC-3 Audio
(HTML)
QA1604: Discusses how to create media files containing AC-3 audio for Apple TV using Compressor and QTKit.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-05-19
|
|
QTKit Capture - Disabling Audio Or Video When Capturing From a Muxed Device
(HTML)
QA1607: Describes the use of the setEnabled: method to disable audio or video capture from muxed devices.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-05-19
|
|
AlbumToSlideshow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using CF and NSXML to create Final Cut Pro XML.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2008-05-15
|
|
QTMetadataEditor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates QuickTime 7 APIs in a Metadata Browsing and Editing application
|
Apple Applications, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-05-09
|
|
WhackedTV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Cocoa version of the venerable HackTV sample code, demonstrating usage of the Sequence Grabber API's
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-05-09
|
|
HID Calibrator
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Human Interface Device Manager Calibrator sample
|
Games, Porting, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
|
|
HID Config Save
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Human Interface Device Manager Configuration sample
|
Carbon, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Porting, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
|
|
HID Explorer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Human Interface Device Manager Explorer
|
Games, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
|
|
Identifying Java on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2110: Discovering installed versions of J2SE, Mac OS X from Java code.
|
Java, Porting |
Technical Notes |
2008-05-07
|
|
SampleScannerApp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This project implements a simple client accessing an ICA scanning device.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
|
|
NSText Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a basic interface for text-bearing objects.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2008-05-06
|
|
URL Loading System
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to manipulate URLs and transfer URL contents.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Guides |
2008-05-06
|
|
NSCalendarDate Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Gregorian date.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-05-04
|
|
Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 1 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 1.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Release Notes |
2008-05-02
|
|
NSCachedURLResponse Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a cached response to a URL load request.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2008-05-02
|
|
Xcode Unit Testing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to incorporate test cases to validate individual units of source code.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Tools |
Guides |
2008-05-02
|
|
Compressing QuickTime Movies for the Web
(HTML)
TN2218: Describes how to create QuickTime content optimized for use on the Web
|
Internet & Web, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2008-05-01
|
|
CARenderer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws a layer to a Core Graphics context.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-30
|
|
Mac OS X Man Pages
(HTML)
HTML versions of the Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xcode Tools, and CHUD man pages.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2008-04-29
|
|
AirPort Developer Note
(HTML)
Describes Apple's implementation of 802.11 wireless LAN standards on Mac computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
Audio Developer Note
(HTML)
Describes the analog and digital audio capabilities of Mac computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
Bluetooth Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of Bluetooth technology and describes its implementation in Mac computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
Ethernet Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of Ethernet technology and describes its implementation in Mac computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
FireWire Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of FireWire (IEEE 1394) and describes support for it on Mac computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers introduced in April 2008.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
PCI Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of PCI technology and describes PCI support on Mac computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
RAM Expansion Developer Note
(HTML)
Details requirements of RAM modules for use in Mac computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
Universal Serial Bus Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of Universal Serial Bus (USB) and describes support for it on Mac computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
Video Developer Note
(HTML)
Details video capabilities of Mac computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
|
|
CIColorTracking
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An Objective-C applicaton that implements a GPU-based technique to find the location of a uniquely colored object in a scene
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-04-24
|
|
How can I find out what non-RGB pixel formats a codec supports?
(HTML)
()
QA1249: Applications can find out if a codec supports non-RGB pixel formats.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-04-24
|
|
LiveVideoMixer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
LiveVideoMixer demonstrates customized video rendering with QuickTime 7 and CoreVideo and OpenGL.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-04-24
|
|
QTCoreVideo101
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates (with very little code) how to render a QuickTime Movie using CoreVideo and OpenGL.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-04-24
|
|
QTKit Frequently Asked Questions
(HTML)
TN2138: Provides answers to many frequently asked QTKit questions.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2008-04-24
|
|
Scripting Additions for Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN1164: Talks about how to create AppleScript scripting additions (OSAX) for Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Technical Notes |
2008-04-24
|
|
Aperture 2.1 SDK Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Update for Aperture SDK 2.1
|
Apple Applications |
Guides |
2008-04-23
|
|
Aperture 2.1 SDK Reference
(HTML)
Documents the Aperture APIs for creating an export plug-in or an image editing plug-in.
|
Apple Applications |
Reference |
2008-04-23
|
|
DNS Service Discovery C Reference
(HTML)
Describes the DNS Service Discovery API for implementing Bonjour in an application.
|
Darwin, Networking, Open Source |
Reference |
2008-04-23
|
|
Xcode Tools for Core Data
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode modeling tools for Core Data.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2008-04-15
|
|
Determining console user login status
(HTML)
QA1133: How to determine whether a user is logged in on the console, and be notified of changes.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-04-14
|
|
Motion XML File Format
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Apple Applications |
Guides |
2008-04-14
|
|
Shark User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to analyze code performance by profiling the system.
|
Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2008-04-14
|
|
View Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to design and implement Cocoa views in applications.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-04-10
|
|
2D Graphics Release Notes for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Describes the changes and issues related to Core Image and Quartz 2D in Mac OS X v10.5.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2008-04-08
|
|
64-Bit Transition Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the 64-bit features available in Mac OS X.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X, Open Source, Performance, Porting |
Guides |
2008-04-08
|
|
Animation Types and Timing Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the animation and timing classes used by both Core Animation and Cocoa Animation proxies.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-04-08
|
|
Bluetooth User Interface Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the C and Objective-C APIs that provide a consistent user interface to Bluetooth services.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
CFMachPort Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a wrapper for a native mach port.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
CGAffineTransform Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions for creating and applying affine transformations.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
CGContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Quartz 2D drawing destination.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
CGImage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of an image.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
CGPDFPage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a page in a PDF document.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Core MIDI Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes a C API for Mac OS X MIDI system services.
|
Audio |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Core MIDI Server Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Mac OS X MIDI driver interface.
|
Audio |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Core Services Identity Reference
(HTML)
Describes the C API for creating, maintaining and finding users and groups.
|
Core Foundation, Networking, Security |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
CPlusTest Reference
(HTML)
Describes the CPlusTest framework, which provides an API for creating unit tests for C and C++ code.
|
Carbon, Tools |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Darwin Notification API Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Darwin API for interprocess notification.
|
Darwin, Networking, Open Source |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Data Browser Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used to display data in list or column views similar to the Finder.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Directory Service Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Directory Service Framework.
|
Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Disc Recording Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Objective-C and C API for burning audio and data CDs and DVDs.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Disc Recording UI Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Objective-C and C API for presenting a user interface when burning audio and data CDs and DVDs.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Disk Arbitration Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes Disc Arbitration API, which includes information on mount/unmount notification and dissent.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
FireWire Audio User Library Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the API that supports user-space access to FireWire audio devices and enables the creation of virtual FireWire audio devices.
|
Audio, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Force Feedback Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the public interfaces to the Force Feedback implementation in Mac OS X, including support for plug-ins.
|
Darwin, Games, Hardware & Drivers, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
FSEvents Reference
(HTML)
Describes the API used to provide lightweight notification of directory changes in a file-system subtree.
|
Core Foundation, Darwin |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
HeaderDoc User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to extract API reference documentation from commented header files.
|
Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Guides |
2008-04-08
|
|
IKImageView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display images efficiently at the same time it supports image editing.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Image Capture Applications Reference
(HTML)
Describes the API that applications use to communicate with image capture devices such as cameras and scanners.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Image Capture Device Modules Reference
(HTML)
Describes the API to add support for image capture devices, such as cameras, phones, and scanners, to Mac OS X.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
JavaScriptCore Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the API for evaluating JavaScript programs from within a C-based program
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Latent Semantic Mapping Reference
(HTML)
Describes the C API for classifying text and other token-based content based on latent semantic information.
|
Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Message Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Objective-C API for sending email messages through the Mail application.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Porting UNIX/Linux Applications to Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips about porting UNIX and Linux applications to Mac OS X.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Porting, Tools |
Guides |
2008-04-08
|
|
Publication Subscription Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Cocoa framework for publishing and subscribing to RSS and Atom feeds.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
QCCompositionRenderer Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods for passing and retrieving data from the ports of a composition.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
QCPlugIn Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to write custom patches for Quartz Composer.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
System Configuration Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the API for configuration of network resources, the reachability of target hosts, and connection to network services.
|
Darwin, Networking |
Reference |
2008-04-08
|
|
Uniform Type Identifiers Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes uniform type identifiers and how to use them.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-04-08
|
|
CrashReporter
(HTML)
TN2123: Describes CrashReporter and how to debug with crash logs.
|
Tools |
Technical Notes |
2008-04-01
|
|
iChatStatusFromApplication
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to communicate with iChat using Scripting Bridge.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2008-03-31
|
|
How to get a native QuickTime movie object from the QuickTime ActiveX/COM control
(HTML)
QA1594: Describes how to get a native QuickTime movie object from the QuickTime ActiveX/COM control
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-27
|
|
Bonjour Printer Subtype for HTTP
(HTML)
QA1555: Describes how printer vendors can register their bonjour service such that Safari can see them.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Enterprise IT, Networking, Open Source, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
|
|
Drawing attributed strings that are both filled and stroked
(HTML)
QA1531: Describes how the value of NSStrokeWidthAttributeName indicates fill, stroke, or both, in attributed strings.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
|
|
Supported KPIs
(HTML)
QA1575: Describes how to check whether a kernel function is part of a supported KPI.
|
Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
|
|
UTXplorer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the <utmpx.h> API to display current login sessions and login history.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2008-03-19
|
|
AbstractTree
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using NSTreeController with NSOutlineView, Bindings, and Core Data.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-03-17
|
|
CryptNoMore
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to authenticate a user using Open Directory (Directory Services).
|
Darwin, Networking, Security |
Sample Code |
2008-03-17
|
|
NumberInput_IMKit_Sample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates an input method that uses the Mac OS X 10.5 InputMethodKit framework.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization |
Sample Code |
2008-03-17
|
|
QTKit Capture - Extracting SMPTE Timecode information from a QTSampleBuffer
(HTML)
QA1600: Describes how to use the QTSampleBufferSMPTETimeAttribute with a sample buffer.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-17
|
|
Sample Description Endianness
(HTML)
QA1598: Describes the endianness of the QuickTime Sample Description Structure and their extensions.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-17
|
|
Quartz Core Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interfaces for Core Image and Core Video.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-03-12
|
|
Security Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for protecting information.
|
Carbon, Security |
Reference |
2008-03-12
|
|
Accessibility Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the accessibility features built into Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Java, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
|
AppleScript Language Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the AppleScript scripting language. Includes many brief sample scripts.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
|
CAAnimationGroup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a grouping of multiple animations into a single animation.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-03-11
|
|
CAOpenGLLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that acts as a target for OpenGL commands.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-03-11
|
|
Cocoa Scripting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create scriptable Cocoa applications that use the scripting definition (sdef) format.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
|
Core Animation Cookbook
(HTML)
(PDF)
Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
|
Cursor Management
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to set the cursor and handle cursor-update events in Cocoa applications.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
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File System Events Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how applications can detect changes in the file system.
|
Core Foundation, Darwin, Storage |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
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High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.5.2)
(HTML)
Describes HIToolbox enhancements for Mac OS X v10.5.2.
|
Carbon |
Release Notes |
2008-03-11
|
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How to work around HIMovieViewCreate failing
(HTML)
QA1417: Describes how to work around HIMovieViewCreate failing to initialize the view in QuickTime 7
|
Carbon, QuickTime, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
|
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Managing QTCompressionOptions - An overview of the QTCompressionOptionsWindow sample
(HTML)
TN2219: Introductory overview of the QTCompressionOptionsWindow sample demonstrating one way to manage QTCompressionOptions objects.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2008-03-11
|
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Movie Import Components - MovieImportDataRef Invoked For File Import Operations
(HTML)
QA1596: Discusses how QuickTime 7.4+ invokes Movie Import Components when specifically importing from files.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
|
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Network Device Driver Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Background and task information about developing network drivers for Mac OS X.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
|
NSFontDescriptor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a dictionary that fully specifies a font.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-03-11
|
|
NSPersistentStoreCoordinator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to mediate between persistent stores and managed object contexts in a Core Data application.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-03-11
|
|
NSProgressIndicator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control that shows that a lengthy task is under way.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-03-11
|
|
NSSearchFieldCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a search field cell.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-03-11
|
|
NSURLCache Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of cached responses and data.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2008-03-11
|
|
QTKit Capture - Specifying Media Compression Settings
(HTML)
QA1586: Describes how to configure a file output object to save compressed captured media.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
|
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Scripting Bridge Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Scripting Bridge technology, which bridges OSA-compliant applications to Objective-C, and explains how to use it in Cocoa programs.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
|
Strings Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create, manipulate, and search strings in Core Foundation, and how strings interact with encodings and character sets.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Internationalization, Open Source, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
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Suppressing the "unexpectedly quit" alert
(HTML)
QA1288: Describes how to suppress the "unexpectedly quit" alert.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
|
|
WebObjects 5.4.1 Reference
(HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4.1 classes in Javadoc format.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Reference |
2008-03-11
|
|
CarbonCocoaTempConverter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to integrate Carbon and Cocoa user interfaces in the same Cocoa application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2008-03-10
|
|
Missing Results in Xcode Project Find Window
(HTML)
QA1580: A workaround for when a search that previously returned results generates no files found in Xcode
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-06
|
|
QTKit Capture - Setting DecompressedVideoOutput CVPixelBuffer Attributes
(HTML)
QA1582: Describes how to configure a DecompressedVideoOutput objects CVPixelBuffer attributes.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-06
|
|
Interface Builder 3.0 Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2008-03-05
|
|
PhotoSearch
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates advanced controls and cells. Custom drawing, hit testing, tracking, editing, expansion tooltips, tracking areas.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2008-03-05
|
|
15-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in February 2008.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-03-04
|
|
17-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in February 2008.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-03-04
|
|
MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in February 2008.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-03-04
|
|
Audio Units: Embedding a Carbon View in a Cocoa Window
(HTML)
TN2213: Carbon-Cocoa Integration for Audio Units
|
Audio |
Technical Notes |
2008-02-29
|
|
SBSendEmail
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the Scripting Bridge to tell Mail.app to send an email message with an optional attachment.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2008-02-28
|
|
Common mistakes with delegation in Cocoa
(HTML)
QA1554: The two most common errors that lead to a delegate method not being received.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-27
|
|
Disabling text completion in an NSTextField
(HTML)
QA1553: Shows how to implement a delegate method provided by NSControl to disable automatic text completion.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-27
|
|
NSDate - Natural language date parsing in early Leopard releases
(HTML)
QA1581: Acknowledges a regression in +dateWithNaturalLanguageString: behavior of NSDate which is fixed as of 10.5.2.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-27
|
|
FSMegaInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Prints information about various file system objects; helpful when debugging VFS plug-ins.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2008-02-25
|
|
QTCompressionOptionsWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how easy it is to manage QTCompressionOptions instances with a user interface.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-02-22
|
|
Xserve G5 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Xserve G5 computer introduced in January 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-02-21
|
|
Customizing Process Stack Size
(HTML)
QA1419: Describes methods for setting the stack size of a process and/or thread.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-20
|
|
PowerMac G4
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the PowerMac G4 introduced in January 2003.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-02-20
|
|
Atomic Store Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use the Core Data atomic store API to create persistent stores that use a custom format.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
Core Data Model Versioning and Data Migration Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the managed object model versioning and data migration features of Core Data.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
Font Handling
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the Cocoa font management system and how users select fonts.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
GLUT
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
The OpenGL Utility Toolkit (GLUT) for Mac OS X version 3.4.0 (supporting the GLUT 3.7 API)
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-02-08
|
|
JavaScript Scripting Guide for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the objects, methods, and interfaces exposed to JavaScript by the QuickTime browser plug-in and ActiveX control.
|
Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
Model Object Implementation Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes issues relating to the design and implementation of model objects
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
Multiprocessing Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating preemptively scheduled tasks in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSAnimationContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes nested transaction support for animating views.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSConnection Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that manages communication between objects in different threads.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSEntityDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify entities in a Core Data managed object model.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSFetchRequest Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to describe search criteria used to retrieve data from a persistent store in Core Data.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSLocale Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a locale.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutex-based lock.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSMenu Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an application menu.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSMenuItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a menu item.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSNumber Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a number.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSPersistentDocument Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a document that integrates with the Core Data framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSRuleEditor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a graphical rule editor.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSRunLoop Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the object that manages events on a thread.
|
Cocoa, Performance |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
NSTimeZone Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a time zone.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization |
Reference |
2008-02-08
|
|
Number and Value Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa object wrappers for primitive C data types.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
OpenGL Driver Monitor User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to view the properties supported by the OpenGL drivers available on the system.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
OpenGL Profiler User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to assess the efficiency of an OpenGL application.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
OutputBins2PDE
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Printer PDE demonstrating new features in 10.5
|
Printing |
Sample Code |
2008-02-08
|
|
Quick Look Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the purporse and architecture of Quick Look generators and explains how to create them.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
Re-enabling dragging from NSTableView to other applications
(HTML)
()
QA1220: Explains how to re-enable drag-and-drop from NSTableViews to other applications
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-08
|
|
Search Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa search fields.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
Text Editing Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to control the behavior of the Cocoa text system as it performs text editing.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
Threading Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use threads in Cocoa applications.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
Xserve Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 4-core and 8-core Xserve introduced in January 2008.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-02-08
|
|
OpenGL Filter Basics Cocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to use Objective-C and MVC design patterns in installing and utilizing filters in an OpenGL rendering pipeline
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2008-02-06
|
|
Authorization for Everyone
(HTML)
TN2095: Describes applications of Authorization Services beyond simple privilege requesting.
|
Carbon, Security |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-30
|
|
MyRecorder
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of the QTKit Capture APIs
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-01-29
|
|
QTControlCommandLine
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the QuickTime COM Control object from the command line to export a movie to a different file format
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-01-29
|
|
ImageApp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates basic image handling using the ImageIO APIs in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-01-24
|
|
GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor Internals
(HTML)
|
Tools |
Guides |
2008-01-23
|
|
GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor.
|
Carbon, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2008-01-23
|
|
GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.2.1 Compiler User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.2.1 compiler.
|
Carbon, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2008-01-23
|
|
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 4.2 Internals
(HTML)
|
Tools |
Guides |
2008-01-23
|
|
New HID Manager APIs for Mac OS X version 10.5
(HTML)
TN2187: Mac OS X version 10.5 introduces new APIs for the HID Manager.
|
Carbon, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Porting, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-23
|
|
Connecting the Font Menu in Interface Builder 3
(HTML)
QA1571: How to connect and configure the Font/Format menus in Interface Builder 3.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-21
|
|
Enabling the application menu's "Preferences" menu item on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1552: Describes the two things you need to implement to enable the "Preferences" menu item on Mac OS X.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-21
|
|
QTAudioContextInsert
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of Audio Context Insert APIs to perform custom processing on QuickTime's audio stream.
|
Audio, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-01-21
|
|
IconCollection
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSCollectionView along with NSWorkspace and named images to determine its content.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-01-18
|
|
MacBook Air Developer Note
(HTML)
New document specifies internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook Air computer introduced in January 2008.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-01-18
|
|
Embedding Bonjour in Windows Applications
(HTML)
TN2210: Details the proper steps necessary for a Windows Developer to include Bonjour for Windows in their application.
|
Networking, Porting, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-17
|
|
Mac Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computers introduced in January 2008.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-01-09
|
|
QuickTime Audio - Rendering QuickTime Movie audio to a specific Audio Device
(HTML)
QA1578: Describes how to render Movie audio to a specific audio device.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-08
|
|
AGL Changes for Mac OS X Leopard (v. 10.5)
(HTML)
QA1523: This Q&A describes the new and deprecated APIs for Apple OpenGL (AGL)
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-04
|
|
Kernel's MAC framework
(HTML)
QA1574: Cautions that the kernel's MAC framework is currently not support.
|
Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-04
|
|
With and Without Bindings
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates the adoption of Cocoa Bindings and refactoring using a subclass of NSArrayController.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2008-01-04
|
|
Xcode Mapping Tool for Core Data
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode mapping tool for Core Data.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-30
|
|
AppleScript Studio 1.4 Release Notes
(HTML)
Moving Tiger AppleScript Studio Release Notes to separate document.
|
Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-12-22
|
|
Debugging Process Startup
(HTML)
QA1573: Describes techniques for debugging a process's startup code.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2007-12-21
|
|
DictionaryController
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
"DictionaryController" is a Cocoa application that demonstrates various ways in how to use the NSDictionaryController class.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-12-20
|
|
GeekGameBoard
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Core Animation for the user interface of a board or card game.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2007-12-19
|
|
How do I get the hexadecimal value of an NSColor object?
(HTML)
QA1576: Describes how to convert an NSColor object to its Hexadecimal value.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Internet & Web, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2007-12-19
|
|
15-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in November 2007.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-12-14
|
|
17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in November 2007.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-12-14
|
|
Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Release 6 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 6.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server |
Release Notes |
2007-12-14
|
|
ScriptingBridgeFinder
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the Finder with Scripting Bridge
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2007-12-13
|
|
ScriptingBridgeiCal
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Adding/updating events in iCal using Scripting Bridge.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2007-12-13
|
|
64-Bit Guide for Carbon Developers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the changes necessary to create a 64-bit executable version of a Carbon application.
|
Carbon, Performance, Porting |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
Apple Type Services for Fonts Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access fonts using the ATS-based font management API. Includes implementing the Fonts window.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
Apple Type Services for Fonts Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for ATS-based font access and management.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
AppleScript Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes late breaking news and highlights of new or changed features in the latest release of AppleScript.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Release Notes |
2007-12-11
|
|
Automator Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the concepts and tasks for developing actions, which are bundles loaded by the Automator application.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
Bluetooth Device Access Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop applications that access Bluetooth-enabled devices.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
Boinx Starts with Sample Code: FotoMagico Is a Powerful Digital Slideshow
(HTML)
Starting with Apple sample code, tools and technologies, Boinx wrote FotoMagico in a matter of months.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime, Tools, User Experience |
Articles |
2007-12-11
|
|
CAConstraintLayoutManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layout manager that applies a set of constraints to a layer tree.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
CATextLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that draws text.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
CIFilter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that processes image data and produces a Core Image image as output.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
Core Data Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of Core Data.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-12-11
|
|
Dictionary Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes a deprecated technology replaced by Dictionary Services.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
Font Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for QuickDraw-based font access and management.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) Internals
(HTML)
|
Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Graphics & Media Overview
(HTML)
Describes Leopard's graphics and media capabilities.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, QuickTime, Tools |
Articles |
2007-12-11
|
|
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Objective-C 2.0 Overview
(HTML)
Describes features and capabilities introduced in Objective-C 2.0.
|
Cocoa, Mac OS X, Tools |
Articles |
2007-12-11
|
|
List Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for managing and displaying elements in a scrollable list. Replaced by the Data Browser.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use commands and configuration files to perform server administration tasks in a UNIX command shell.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security, Storage |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
Managing Fonts: QuickDraw
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Explains how to use the deprecated QuickDraw-based font-management API replaced by Core Text or ATS.
|
Carbon |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
NSAccessibility Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving accessibility-related messages.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
NSCollectionView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of views that displays content in a grid.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
NSObjectController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Cocoa bindings-compatible manager of an object.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
NSThread Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a thread of execution.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
NSURLResponse Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the metadata returned by a server for a load request.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDEPanel Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to implement custom panes in a printing dialog.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Printing |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDEPlugIn Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to add custom panes to a printing dialog.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Printing |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDEPlugInCallbackProtocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to access information about the current print job.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Printing |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDF Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic PDF concepts and describes how to use PDF Kit to display PDF documents in your application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDF Kit Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for viewing, navigating, and editing PDF content.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for representing an action in a PDF document.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFActionGoTo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action in a PDF document.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFActionNamed Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for working with actions that have defined names, such as "Go back."
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFActionRemoteGoTo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action that targets another PDF document.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFActionResetForm Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for getting and clearing fields in a PDF form.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFActionURL Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing the URL associated with a URL action.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAnnotation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describe the class for creating and managing annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAnnotationButtonWidget Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating button annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAnnotationChoiceWidget Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating pop-up menu and list annotations in a PDF document.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAnnotationFreeText Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating free text annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAnnotationLine Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating line annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAnnotationPopup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating pop-up menu annotations in a PDF document.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAnnotationStamp Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for displaying content to look as if it is "stamped" onto a PDF page.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAnnotationText Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating text annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFAnnotationTextWidget Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating editable text fields in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFDestination Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for describing specific destinations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFDocument Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating PDF files.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFOutline Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating structure outlines in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFPage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for handling specific pages in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFSelection Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for handling user selections in PDF documents.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFThumbnailView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing the thumbnail view in a PDF document.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
PDFView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates all the capabilities of PDF Kit in a standard Cocoa view.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
QCCompositionLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display a Quartz Composer composition in a Layer Kit layer.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
Quartz 2D Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Quartz 2D. Includes illustrations and sample code.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
Quartz Composer Custom Patch Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to create custom patches for distribution.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
Quartz Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Quartz Composer, Image Kit, and PDF Kit.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
Scrap Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API used to copy items to and from the Clipboard. Replaced by the Pasteboard Manager.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
Script Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes a deprecated technology replaced by Unicode facilities.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-12-11
|
|
Token Field Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to set up and programatically manage a token field.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-12-11
|
|
WebObjects 5.4 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Information about known issues and workarounds for WebObjects Release 5.4.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-12-11
|
|
What's New In Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes new Mac OS X technologies.
|
Mac OS X |
Release Notes |
2007-12-11
|
|
Apple Remote Desktop Administrator's Guide Version 3.2
(PDF)
Explains how to install and configure Apple Remote Desktop and use it to remotely control and manage client computers.
|
Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2007-12-04
|
|
Apple Xserve Diagnostics User's Guide
(PDF)
New document that explains how to use Apple Xserve Diagnostics tool to test server hardware.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-12-04
|
|
CGImageSource Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for reading image data.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-04
|
|
Core Text Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an API providing text and font services.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-12-04
|
|
Display Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the C API for dynamically changing the arrangement and display modes of attached monitors. Replaced by Quartz Display Services.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-12-04
|
|
NSAttributedString Application Kit Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for analyzing and using attributed strings.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-12-04
|
|
Process Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for process management in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-12-04
|
|
SBSetFinderComment
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Set/Get Finder Comments using Scripting Bridge
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2007-12-04
|
|
User's Guide to gperf 3.0.1
(HTML)
|
Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-03
|
|
OpenGL Capabilities Matrix
(HTML)
Lists supported OpenGL extensions and parameter values by various combinations of Mac OS X versions, graphics adapters, and CPU types.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-11-30
|
|
Why is my Ruby on Rails application with FastCGI generating "'load error /etc/irbrc" errors?
(HTML)
QA1494: Describes how to resolve an error encountered hosting Ruby on Rails applications on Mac OS X 10.5.
|
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Scripting & Automation |
Technical Q&As |
2007-11-28
|
|
BetterAuthorizationSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the recommended way to access privileged functionality from a non-privileged application on Mac OS X.
|
Security |
Sample Code |
2007-11-27
|
|
FinalCutPro_AppleEvents
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses Apple Events to interact with Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 or later.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2007-11-16
|
|
HackTV Carbon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
HackTV Carbon shows how to use the sequence grabber to preview and record QuickTime movie files.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-11-16
|
|
ClosedCaptionImporter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
QuickTime Movie Import Component for Scenarist Closed Caption files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-11-15
|
|
How can I get both Subversion (SVN) and CVS on Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)?
(HTML)
QA1492: Explains where to find Subversion and CVS for installation.
|
Open Source, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2007-11-15
|
|
SourceView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSOutlineView driven by NSTreeController.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-11-15
|
|
JavaEOGenerator
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Java-based template generation engine similar to EOGenerator
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2007-11-14
|
|
MovieAssembler
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates AppleEvent communication with FCP, project modification using XML, and media file identification using metadata.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2007-11-14
|
|
StillMotion
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the QTKit Capture APIs to build a simple application that creates stop motion animations.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-11-14
|
|
iTunes Visual Plug-ins
(HTML)
()
TN2016: Describes the APIs used by iTunes and its Visual plug-ins to communicate back and forth.
|
Apple Applications |
Technical Notes |
2007-11-13
|
|
MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in November 2007.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-11-10
|
|
The Sonogram View Demo Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2200: Describes the advanced audio unit features that the associated sample project demonstrates.
|
Audio |
Technical Notes |
2007-11-07
|
|
BoingX
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows off using Quartz Extreme to provide borderless OpenGL content on the desktop.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-11-06
|
|
Daemons and Agents
(HTML)
TN2083: Describes the most common problems encountered with daemons and agents, and suggests detailed solutions.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Technical Notes |
2007-11-05
|
|
GLSL Showpiece Lite
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using GLSL from a Cocoa application
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-11-05
|
|
CocoaSlides
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An image browser written using AppKit's Core Animation-based compositing and animation functionality
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-11-02
|
|
New Control Styles available within J2SE 5.0 on Mac OS X 10.5
(HTML)
TN2196: Details what new control styles are available within J2SE 5.0 on Mac OS X 10.5
|
Java, Porting, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2007-11-02
|
|
Son of Grab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the new CGWindow to get window images from the Window Server.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-11-01
|
|
Accelerate Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Performance |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Affinity API Release Notes for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Explains how to influence which CPU core runs a group of threads (for performance optimization).
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Performance |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
AGL Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple graphics library for Carbon applications that use OpenGL.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Apple Applications Schema Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the schemas used by Apple Applications to sync records such as contacts, calendars, and bookmarks.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Apple Events Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides conceptual information and programming examples for working with Apple events.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Apple Help Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to author, package, and display user help content in Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
AppleScript Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the technology for writing scripts to control applications. Useful for scripters and application developers.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Mac OS X, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
AppleScript Release Notes (Mac OS X 10.4 and earlier)
(HTML)
Describes late breaking news and highlights of new or changed features in previous releases of AppleScript.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
AppleScript Studio Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes late-breaking news and highlights of new or changed features in the latest release of AppleScript Studio.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
AppleScript Studio Terminology Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the scripting terminology for AppleScript Studio, through version 1.4.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Application Kit Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants defined in the Application Kit framework not described in individual classes.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Application Kit Release Notes (10.5)
(HTML)
New document that describes new features, notes, and known issues for the Application Kit Framework on Mac OS X v10.5.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Application Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for performing various application-level tasks in a Carbon application. Formerly titled Dock Manager Reference.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Application Services Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for a number of services--such as Quartz 2D and ATSUI--that are essential to Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Audio Codec Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the programming interface for configuring audio codecs and for encoding and decoding audio data.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Audio Queue Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to play and record audio using Audio Queue Services.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Audio Unit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Audio frameworks and the Core Audio SDK to create audio units.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Automator Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for changes in Mac OS X version 10.5.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Big Top User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to monitor the use of resources on Macintosh computers, locally and over a network.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
CAAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing the actions and timing of an animation.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Calendar Store Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access iCal data.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
CalTask Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to get properties about a task.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Carbon Core Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Carbon Developer Tools Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5
|
Carbon |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Carbon Event Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for handling events in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Carbon Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes many fundamental user experience APIs used in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Carbon-Cocoa Integration Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use both Carbon and Cocoa in developing an application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
CATransition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides transition animations to layers.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
CCL Modem Scripting Release Notes
(HTML)
Explains changes to modem CCLs for Mac OS X v10.5 and what to do to change existing and supersede older scripts.
|
Apple Applications, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking, Open Source |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
CFDictionary Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable collection of key-value pairs.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
CFNetwork Framework Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Core Foundation, Networking, Open Source |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
CGImageProperties Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes property constants for source and destination images.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
CGPDFContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Quartz PDF drawing destination.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
CIImage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents an immutable Core Image image.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Cocoa Application Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to build a simple Cocoa application using Xcode.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Cocoa Bindings Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the exposed bindings of Cocoa classes.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Code Signing Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source, Security |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Core Foundation Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Core Foundation API.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Core Services Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for many fundamental operating system services.
|
Carbon, Networking, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
CoreFoundation Framework Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Performance |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Cryptographic Message Syntax Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for encrypting, signing, and decoding messages using Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS).
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Dialog Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C interface for implementing alerts and dialog boxes.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
DiscRecording Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Event Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the event-handling system created originally for Classic Mac OS and superseded by the Carbon Event Manager.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Foundation Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes new features, notes, and known issues for the Foundation framework in Mac OS X v10.5.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Scripting & Automation |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Garbage Collection Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of garbage collection.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
GCC 4 Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Xcode 3.0
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Gestalt Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for obtaining information about the operating-system environment.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
GNU C 4.0 Preprocessor User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU C 4.0 Preprocessor.
|
Carbon, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.0.1 Compiler User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.0.1 compiler.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
GNU macro processor
(HTML)
Documentation on the GNU macro processor.
|
Tools |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.5)
(HTML)
Describes new HIToolbox features and enhancements for Mac OS X v10.5.
|
Carbon |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
HIView Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes view-based controls and how to implement them in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
I/O Kit Power Management Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes the latest changes to power management for Mac OS X v10.5.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
IKFilterBrowserPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides the panel contained in a filter browser.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
IKPictureTaker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Descibes the class that provides a panel for choosing images.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
IKSlideshow Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates a data source and options for a slideshow.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
IMAVManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the object that controls the auxiliary audio and video source to iChat Theater.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Instant Message Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access iChat services and buddies and use iChat Theater through code samples.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
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ISyncUIHelper Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
An informal protocol that provides user interface attributes to the iSync user interface.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
J2SE 5.0 API Reference Library
(HTML)
Describes the Javadoc-formatted API for the JDK and for Apple's MRJ packages.
|
Java |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Java 1.4 API Reference Library
(HTML)
Describes standard Java 1.4 APIs supported on Mac OS X.
|
Internet & Web, Java |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Java 1.4 API Reference: Apple Extensions
(HTML)
Describes Apple extensions for integrating Java applications with the native Mac OS X environment.
|
Internet & Web, Java |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Kernel Extension Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Combines the HOWTOs that were previously documented in Hello Debugger, Hello IOKit, Hello KEXT, Packaging KEXT, and KEXT Dependencies.
|
Darwin |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Kernel Extensions Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Darwin |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Launch Services Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server File Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to share selected server volumes or folders among server clients using AFP, NFS, FTP, and SMB/CIFS.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server Getting Started
(PDF)
Explains how to install Mac OS X Server and set it up for the first time.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server Glossary
(PDF)
Defines terms used for server and storage products.
|
Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server iChat Service Administration
(PDF)
New document that explains how to set up and manage iChat instant messaging service.
|
Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server Installation & Setup Worksheet
(PDF)
Covers installation and setup of a standard configuration or workgroup configuration of Leopard Server.
|
Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Podcast Producer service to record, process, and distribute podcasts.
|
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server Print Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to host shared printers and manage their associated queues and print jobs.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server System Image and Software Update Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use network-resident startup disks and how to set up a software update server.
|
Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server User Management
(PDF)
Explains how to manage users, groups, and computer lists, and how to set up managed preferences for Mac OS X clients.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Mac OS X Server Xgrid Administration and High Performance Computing
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage computational clusters of Xserve systems and Mac computers.
|
Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Multiprocessing Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement preemptive tasks in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
NSAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the behavior of an animation.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
NSAttributeDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to define attributes of an entity in a Core Data managed object model.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
NSDecimalNumber Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a decimal number.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
NSKeyValueObserving Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving notifications of changes to object properties.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
NSScriptKeyValueCoding Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to provide additional key-value coding capabilities in a scriptable application.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
NSSecureTextFieldCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the user interface of a secure text field.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
NSSortDescriptor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the rules for a sorting operation.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
NSTableColumn Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the display characteristics and attribute identifiers for a column in a table view.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
NSValue Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a container for a single C or Objective-C data item.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Objective-C Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
OS Services Framework Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Carbon, Networking, Security |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Perl, Python, and Ruby Extensions Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes how to create universal binary extensions for Perl, Python, and Ruby.
|
Darwin, Open Source, Scripting & Automation |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Preferences Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Core Foundation preferences functions.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Providing PDF Workflow Options in the Print Dialog
(HTML)
(PDF)
Installation information and examples, including the use of Automator workflows.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
QLThumbnailRequest Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for handling requests for Quick Look thumbnail images.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
QTKit Capture Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to capture media and output it QuickTime movies.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
QTKit Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interfaces for working with QuickTime movies and media capture.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Quartz Composer Release Note for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Summarizes the features and changes in Quartz Composer for Mac OS X v10.5.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Quartz Event Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for event taps, filters used to observe and alter the stream of low-level user input events.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
QuickTime 7.2.1 Update Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the new features, changes, and enhancements in the QuickTime 7.2.1 release available in Mac OS X v10.5.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
QuickTime Streaming & Broadcasting Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to capture and encode QuickTime content and deliver media streams live or on demand.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, QuickTime |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Resource Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for accessing information stored in resource files.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Ruby and Python Programming Topics for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Ruby and Python on Mac OS X, and especially the bridges between them and Objective-C and OSA (AppleScript).
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Saturn 4.5 User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to analyze a program's function-calling structure.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Scripting Bridge Release Note
(HTML)
A release note that describes the classes and techniques used to control scriptable applications from Objective-C code.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Speech Release Notes
(HTML)
New document that describes new features, notes, and known issues for speech synthesis on Mac OS X v10.5.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Sync Services Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for the Sync Services framework used to sync applications and devices.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Sync Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add syncing to your applications.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Sync Services Release Notes (10.5)
(HTML)
Describes new features, notes, and known issues for Sync Services on Mac OS X v10.5.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
Terminal 2 Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes new features of the Terminal application in Mac OS X 10.5.
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
|
|
User Defaults Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa defaults system to create and save user preferences.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
WebObjects 5.4 Reference
(HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4 classes in Javadoc format.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
WebObjects Deployment Guide Using JavaMonitor
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tools and techniques for deploying WebObjects applications. Includes application administration and performance-improving practices.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
Window Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating Carbon windows.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
|
Xgrid Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create client applications that use Xgrid, Apple's parallel multiprocessing technology.
|
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Performance |
Guides |
2007-10-31
|
|
ButtonMadness
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the various types of buttons using a nib file or programatically.
|
Cocoa, Tools, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-10-30
|
|
Compiling X11 / OpenGL applications on Mac OS X v.10.5 Leopard
(HTML)
QA1567: Trying to compile X11 / OpenGL application on Mac OS X v.10.5 result on "ld: cycle in dylib re-exports with /usr/X11R6/lib/libGL.dylib""
|
Enterprise IT, Graphics & Imaging, Open Source |
Technical Q&As |
2007-10-30
|
|
CFProxySupportTool
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the CFProxySupport APIs to decide whether a network connection should pass through a proxy.
|
Core Foundation, Darwin, Networking |
Sample Code |
2007-10-29
|
|
Descriptor Passing Problems
(HTML)
QA1541: Describes how to work around common problems with descriptor passing.
|
Darwin, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2007-10-29
|
|
NullAuthPlugin
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Use this as a template for writing an authorization plugin, or as a tool to debug the authorization process.
|
Security |
Sample Code |
2007-10-26
|
|
PreLoginAgents
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Pre-login launchd agents to display UI using AppKit and HIToolbox.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-10-26
|
|
Why isn't my ColorSync CMM recognized on Mac OS X 10.5?
(HTML)
QA1557: Discusses how to upgrade your ColorSync CMM to run on Mac OS X 10.5
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-10-26
|
|
Cocoa OpenGL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using Cocoa with OpenGL, including window setup and event handling.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
Sample Code |
2007-10-22
|
|
CFBundle Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a resource directory hierarchy.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-10-18
|
|
Symbol Variants Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes symbol variants, a way of providing multiple versions of symbols for backwards compatibility.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Porting, Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-10-16
|
|
CalendarItems
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates new iCal Events and Tasks ("To Do's") using Objective-C 2 and the Calendar Store framework
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2007-10-15
|
|
Looping Audio Files with QuickTime for Windows
(HTML)
QA1559: How to Continuously Loop Audio Files with QuickTime for Windows
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-10-09
|
|
QTKitThreadsExporter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates QTKit threading APIs by performing concurrent exports on separate threads.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-10-08
|
|
CIVideoDemoGL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
CIVideoDemoGL demonstrates using Core Image with QuickTime and Core Video
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-10-03
|
|
Why isn't my QuickTime Component recognized by iMovie '08?
(HTML)
QA1545: Discusses why iMovie '08 may ignore 3rd party QuickTime Components.
|
Apple Applications, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-10-03
|
|
Exception Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to raise and handle exceptions in Cocoa applications.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-10-02
|
|
QuickTime Audio - Muting and GetMovieAudioFrequencyLevels
(HTML)
QA1556: Discusses the change made to the GetMovieAudioFrequencyLevels API with QuickTime 7.2.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-09-28
|
|
QuickTime Visual Context - Setting the kQTVisualContextOutputColorSpaceKey Attribute
(HTML)
QA1550: Describes how to configure a QuickTime OpenGL Texture Visual Context with the kQTVisualContextOutputColorSpaceKey attribute.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-09-28
|
|
MassiveImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use a CGDataProvider to save a very large image with Image IO
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2007-09-27
|
|
Core Animation QuickTime Layer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the use of controls in a Layer over a Core Animation QTMovieLayer
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-09-26
|
|
NotifyTool
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the BSD notify API.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2007-09-25
|
|
BundleLoader
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to load multiple Cocoa bundles or NSBundles (also known as plug-ins) into the main NSApplication.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-09-21
|
|
Obtaining the localized application name in Cocoa
(HTML)
QA1544: Describes how to obtain several versions of the application name in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization |
Technical Q&As |
2007-09-21
|
|
DTSCarbonShell
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides a modern Mac OS X Carbon Application Skeleton
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2007-09-20
|
|
QTKitTimeCode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the QuickTime 32-bit Timecode Media Handler to Add and Remove Timecode Tracks.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-09-19
|
|
QuickTime Texture Visual Context - kQTVisualContextNotAllowedErr with non-accelerated graphics cards
(HTML)
QA1542: Discusses how to create a display mask and avoid a kQTVisualContextNotAllowedErr when using a non-accelerated graphics card.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-09-18
|
|
Using the QuickTime 64-bit Timecode Media Handler
(HTML)
TN2198: Discusses 64-bit Timecode Media support added with Mac OS X 10.5 and QuickTime 7.3
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2007-09-18
|
|
Thread-safe programming in QuickTime
(HTML)
TN2125: Discusses how to use QuickTime from background threads for applications and component developers.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2007-09-14
|
|
Fiendishthngs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Fiendishthngs lists all the the Components it finds on the system and lets you query them for information.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-09-13
|
|
Programatically retrieving field and frame information
(HTML)
QA1547: Discusses the use of the kICMImageDescriptionPropertyID_FieldInfo property to retrieve Field/Frame information.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-09-13
|
|
Fader
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates fading of elements inside a Dashboard widget
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2007-09-12
|
|
DockTile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to customize your application's icon in the Dock by using the NSDockTile class.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-09-11
|
|
Adding and removing a submenu from a menu in Cocoa
(HTML)
QA1420: Explains how to dynamically add and remove menus in a Cocoa application.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2007-09-10
|
|
Dates and Times Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to manage Cocoa dates and times.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-09-04
|
|
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: OS Foundations
(HTML)
Leopard Overview article on system-level updates.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X, Networking, Security |
Articles |
2007-09-04
|
|
QuickTime File Format Specification
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the file format and internal data structures of QuickTime movies.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2007-09-04
|
|
Rulers and Paragraph Styles
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains paragraph styles and how to work with the rulers that enable users to manipulate them.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-09-04
|
|
USB Device Interface Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides background information and sample code for developing applications to communicate with or control USB devices and interfaces.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-09-04
|
|
CreateMovieFromReferences
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a movie from existing video samples in a file using AddMediaSampleReferences.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-08-31
|
|
QTKitCreateMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a movie from a sequence of images.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-08-31
|
|
QTKitMovieFrameImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the QTMovie frameImageAtTime: withAttributes: method to get an image for the frame at a given time in a QTMovie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-08-31
|
|
QTKitPlayer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
QTKit example code to open, edit, play, import and export QuickTime movies
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-08-31
|
|
Quartz 2D Shadings
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use CGShading and CGGradient objects to draw simple gradients.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-08-31
|
|
Don't forget to cancel your Bonjour resolve
(HTML)
QA1297: Explains why it's important to cancel a Bonjour resolve operation.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2007-08-30
|
|
OpenGLCaptureToMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to capture the screen on Mac OS X using OpenGL and save to a QuickTime movie.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-08-30
|
|
How can I work with MPEG-2 media using QuickTime?
(HTML)
QA1540: How to work with MPEG-2 media using QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-08-29
|
|
How do I create a QuickTime movie from PCM audio samples in memory?
(HTML)
QA1539: How to create a QuickTime movie from PCM audio samples in memory
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-08-29
|
|
QT Capture Widget
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Dashboard widget that uses the QTKit capture API to provide video and audio capture.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-08-27
|
|
AudioConverter: How do I know when I am done?
(HTML)
QA1532: Describes how to correctly signal AudioConverter when a conversion is completed.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2007-08-23
|
|
Launch Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how an application can open document files, other applications, and URLs.
|
Carbon |
Guides |
2007-08-23
|
|
Time Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Core Foundation time functions.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-08-23
|
|
CAPlayThrough
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use the HAL's Audio Output Unit (AUHAL) for device input and the Default Output Audio Unit for output.
|
Audio |
Sample Code |
2007-08-22
|
|
CaptureAndCompressIPBMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Captures video & recompresses it using H.264 also captures audio saving the output in a movie file.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-08-14
|
|
Preprocessing Info.plist files in Xcode Using the C Preprocessor
(HTML)
TN2175: Describes workarounds for several issues concerning preprocessing Info.plist files in Xcode with the C preprocessor.
|
Tools |
Technical Notes |
2007-08-14
|
|
Speeding up your Xcode Builds
(HTML)
TN2190: Speed up your Xcode builds by leveraging the power of the Xcode build system
|
Tools |
Technical Notes |
2007-08-14
|
|
Code Loading Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can dynamically load code during execution.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-08-10
|
|
Creating a Managed Object Model with Xcode
(HTML)
(PDF)
A tutorial that shows how to create a Core Data managed object model using Xcode.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2007-08-07
|
|
Data Browser Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to present data in lists similar to the list and column views in the Finder.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-08-07
|
|
iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers introduced in August 2007.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-08-07
|
|
SimpleCocoaApp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A basic Cocoa application for beginners to Cocoa and Objective-C.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-08-07
|
|
MakeiPhoneRefMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to generate QuickTime Reference Movies for iPhone.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-08-03
|
|
How to measure CG text
(HTML)
QA1051: Explains how to measure Core Graphics text.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2007-08-02
|
|
Capturing a real-time movie stream
(HTML)
QA1535: Capturing real-time movie streams
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-30
|
|
Where do QuickTime extension files reside on Windows systems?
(HTML)
QTW100: Describes where to locate QuickTime extension files on Windows systems.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-30
|
|
Cocoa PDE with Carbon Printing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Application that uses a Cocoa PDE along with the Carbon Printing APIs.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-07-27
|
|
Automator Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Automtor framework.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Release Notes |
2007-07-25
|
|
CAAction Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving actions initiated by a layer.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
CABasicAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the basic interpolation of a layer property.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
CAConstraint Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a single geometric constraint between two layers.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
CAKeyframeAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an animation that provides keyframe interpolation of a layer property.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
CALayoutManager Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving requests to arrange a layout tree.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
CAPropertyAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for manipulating values of layer properties.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
Carbon Printing Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used by Carbon applications to provide a user interface for printing.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
CAScrollLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that displays a scrollable portion of another layer.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
CATiledLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that draws tiles of content as needed.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
CATransaction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a batch of Core Animation updates that are applied to a render tree atomically.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
CIFilter Core Animation Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Layer Kit.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
Core Animation Function Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C functions that support Core Animation.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
Core Data Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for the Core Data framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
Core Printing Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API that provides an abstraction layer for application printing.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
NSValue Core Animation Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes extensions to Foundation's NSValue class that support the Core Animation LKTransform structure.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
NSValueTransformer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Cocoa-bindings compatible interface for transforming value representations.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
|
QTCaptureFileOutput Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for writing captured media to files.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2007-07-23
|
|
NSMapTable Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of key-value pairs that supports weak references.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-22
|
|
NSPersistentStore Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
New document that describes the abstract Core Data class that represents a persistent store.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-22
|
|
ABPicker Reference for C
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the ABPicker opaque type.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-07-20
|
|
NSScriptCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to represent a scripting statement and the information needed to perform the operation it specifies.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-07-20
|
|
NSBundle Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for loading nib files in Cocoa applications.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-19
|
|
NSBundle Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of resources used in a program.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization |
Reference |
2007-07-19
|
|
NSPort Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for implementing communication ports.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-19
|
|
QTKit Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants and error codes in the QTKit framework.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2007-07-19
|
|
Accelerate Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Accelerate framework.
|
Performance |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Address Book Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Address Book framework.
|
Apple Applications |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
AGL Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the AGL framework.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Application Kit Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Application Kit framework.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Application Services Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Application Services framework.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Automator AppleScript Actions Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guides you through the procedure for creating a simple Automator action implemented in AppleScript.
|
Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2007-07-18
|
|
Calendar Store Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the CalendarStore framework.
|
Apple Applications |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Carbon Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Carbon framework.
|
Carbon |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
CGBitmapContextCreate Supported Color Spaces
(HTML)
QA1037: Lists the color space and alpha info combinations currently supported by CGBitmapContextCreate.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-18
|
|
Collaboration Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Collaboration framework.
|
Networking |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Core Data Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Core Data framework.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Core Foundation Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Core Foundation framework.
|
Core Foundation, Open Source |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Core Services Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Core Services framework.
|
Carbon |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Ensuring hardware accelerated rendering for your OpenGL application
(HTML)
QA1502: Using the NoRecovery pixel format attribute and how to check whether vertex and fragment processing is executed on the GPU or CPU
|
Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-18
|
|
Foundation Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Foundation framework.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Input Method Kit Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Input Method Kit framework.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Instant Message Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Instant Message framework.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Interface Builder Plug-In Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the process for creating custom Interface Builder palettes.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-18
|
|
OpenGL Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the OpenGL framework.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Preference Panes Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Preference Panes framework.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Publication Subscription Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Publication Subscription framework.
|
Internet & Web |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
QTKit Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the QuickTime Kit framework.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Quartz Core Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Quartz Core framework.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Quartz Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Quartz framework.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
QuickTime Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the QuickTime framework.
|
QuickTime |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Security Interface Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Security Interface framework.
|
Security |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Security Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Security framework.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Security |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Sync Services Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Sync Services framework.
|
Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
System Configuration Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the System Configuration framework.
|
Darwin, Networking |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
Xgrid Foundation Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Xgrid Foundation framework.
|
Performance |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
|
|
CGFont Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a font.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-17
|
|
IKImageBrowserDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to access the data source associated with an image browser view.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-17
|
|
Input Method Kit Release Note
(HTML)
Describes an Objective-C framework for building input methods for Chinese, Japanese, and other languages.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Release Notes |
2007-07-17
|
|
NSScriptClassDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to encapsulate the scriptability information for a scriptable class.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-07-17
|
|
Quartz Composer User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Quartz Composer development tool to create motion graphics compositions.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-17
|
|
Stack Execution Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Mac OS X |
Release Notes |
2007-07-17
|
|
How to handle kAudioUnitProperty_MaximumFramesPerSlice
(HTML)
QA1533: Illustrates how to use the kAudioUnitProperty_MaximumFramesPerSlice property
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-16
|
|
NSPrintPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a print dialog.
|
Cocoa, Printing |
Reference |
2007-07-16
|
|
Synchronizing OpenGL rendering updates to the vertical refresh of the display
(HTML)
QA1521: How to avoid tearing by synchronizing your rendering to the display VBL
|
Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-16
|
|
Apple Event Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for interapplication communication using Apple events.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-07-13
|
|
File Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for basic file management tasks, such as opening and saving files.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-07-13
|
|
Pasteboard Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to transfer data using pasteboard operations in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-07-13
|
|
CFType Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Core Foundation base type.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
QCPlugInInputImageSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods for managing image data that's input to a QCPlugIn object.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Alpha Compositing Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the programming interface for high-performance alpha compositing operations.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Conversion Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the programming interface for high performance image conversion operations.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Convolution Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the programming interface for high performance image convolution operations.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Data Types and Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types and constants used by the vImage framework.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Decompression Filtering Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the programming interface for decompression filtering operations.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Geometry Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the programming interface for high performance geometric operations on images.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Histogram Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the programming interface for high performance image histogram operations.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Morphology Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the programming interface for high performance morphological operations on images.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C programming interface for high-performance image processing.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
vImage Transform Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the programming interface for high performance image transform operations.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Reference |
2007-07-12
|
|
IBInspector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing inspector views in Interface Builder.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
iSync Manual Test Suite Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the suite of manual test cases that plug-in developers should run before shipping their product.
|
Apple Applications, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-11
|
|
iSync SyncML Guide
(PDF)
Guidelines on how to develop SyncML clients that are compatible with iSync.
|
Apple Applications |
Guides |
2007-07-11
|
|
iSync SyncML Reference
(PDF)
Describes the SyncML (OMA DS) commands that are supported by iSync.
|
Apple Applications |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
ISyncClient Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
An ISyncClient object represents an application, tool, or device that syncs records--for example, Address Book, .Mac, or a mobile phone.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
ISyncFiltering Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
ISyncManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
You use an ISyncManager object to communicate directly with the sync engine to perform administrative operations.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
ISyncRecordReference Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
ISyncSessionDriver Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
ISyncSessionDriverDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines a set of methods that the data source of an ISyncSessionDriver object must implement.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
NSPersistentStoreCoordinator Sync Services Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods added to NSPersistenStoreCoordinator to support syncing of Core Data managed objects
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
NSPersistentStoreCoordinatorSyncing Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a protocol that you use to change the behavior of a Core Data application sync session.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
Sync Services Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-11
|
|
Sync Services Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to debug multiple syncing applications using the Syncrospector development tool.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-11
|
|
WebObjects Application Properties Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the command-line properties that can be passed to WebObjects application and tools when they start.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-11
|
|
WebObjects Direct to Web Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the Java-based technology for creating web applications that access a database. Includes examples of customizing applications.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-11
|
|
WebObjects Enterprise Objects Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
An overview of the technology that combines object-oriented programming with database application development. Includes examples and solutions.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-11
|
|
WebObjects Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the architecture, technologies, development tools, and development approaches of WebObjects.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-11
|
|
WebObjects Web Applications Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop web applications using WebObjects, including application design, state management, and database architecture.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-11
|
|
WebObjects Web Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop and utilize web services in WebObjects.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-11
|
|
ATSUI Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to lay out, process, and draw Unicode text.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-07-10
|
|
Checkout Lets You 'Get a Mac, Start a Store': Madebysofa Does It with Python and Cocoa
(HTML)
Success story on how Mac-only Checkout was built using Python and Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers, Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2007-07-10
|
|
Cocoa Application Tutorial Using Bindings
(HTML)
(PDF)
A hands-on introduction to Cocoa bindings.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-10
|
|
CustomMediaIcons
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Providing custom media icons for storage
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2007-07-10
|
|
iSync Plug-in Maker User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the iSync Plug-in Maker tool to create and test iSync phone plug-ins.
|
Apple Applications, Tools |
Guides |
2007-07-10
|
|
Navigation Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to provide a user interface for navigating to, opening, and saving files.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-07-10
|
|
NSAppleScript Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides the ability to load, compile, and execute scripts.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-07-10
|
|
Sort Descriptor Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use sort descriptors to specify the sorting of collections.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-07-10
|
|
User Interface Validation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the standard mechanism to validate user interface items in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-07-10
|
|
Using Python with Quartz 2D on Mac OS X
(HTML)
New article on using the Python bindings in Mac OS X to access the Quartz 2D graphics API.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Open Source, Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2007-07-10
|
|
AMWorkflowController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to control an Automator workflow in an application.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-09
|
|
NSFormatter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for formatter objects.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-07-09
|
|
ABAddressBook C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for accessing, adding, and removing Address Book records.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
ABMultiValue Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use these classes to represent properties that might have multiple values.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
Address Book Actions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Address Book action callbacks.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
Address Book Objective-C Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Cocoa API for supporting and working with Address Book.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
Address Book Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C functions that support the Carbon API for Address Book.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
CalAttendee Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to to confirm status and obtain more information about an attendee.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
CalCalendar Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to get attributes about a calendar.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
CalCalendarItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to provide access to information about calendar objects associated with a calendar item.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
Calendar Store Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
Calendar Store Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Calendar Store framework classes and methods used to access iCal data.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
CalNthWeekDay Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the CalNthWeekDay class that is used to define a weekly repeating pattern of an event.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
CalRecurrenceEnd Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a property of a CalRecurrenceRule that defines how long a recurrence is scheduled to repeat.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
IMVideoDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods that a video data source implements to provide auxiliary audio and video source to iChat Theater.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
Instant Message Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for providing iChat presence information to Cocoa applications and using iChat Theater.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Reference |
2007-07-08
|
|
ABAddressBook Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides a programming interface to the Address Book.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-07
|
|
ABGroup Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how this class supports the concept of a "group" containing one or more persons.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-07
|
|
ABPerson Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to encapsulate all information about a person in the Address Book database.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-07-07
|
|
Color Picker Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used in Classic Mac OS to solicit color choices from users.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-02
|
|
Image I/O Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to read and write image data using the Image I/O framework.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2007-07-02
|
|
CTFont Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a font.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-06-29
|
|
NSPositionalSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify an insertion point in a container relative to another object in the container.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-06-29
|
|
NSScriptObjectSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the abstract class used to instantiate objects that represent references to scriptable objects.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-06-29
|
|
Pasteboard Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and interacting with pasteboards.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-06-29
|
|
QuickDraw Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for the legacy two-dimensional drawing engine in Mac OS. Replaced by Quartz 2D.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-06-29
|
|
ATSUI Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for rendering Unicode-encoded text with advanced typographic features.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-06-28
|
|
CCL Modem Scripting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Apple Applications, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking, Open Source |
Guides |
2007-06-28
|
|
CGBitmapContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for managing drawing operations in a bitmap.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-06-28
|
|
CGL Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Apple's low level interface for OpenGL contexts.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-06-28
|
|
DVD Playback Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the DVD Playback framework, which supports adding DVD playback features to applications.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-06-28
|
|
Goodbye World
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates display and use of widget preferences to save a widget's state
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2007-06-28
|
|
Memory Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the deprecated technology for working with dynamic memory.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-06-27
|
|
NSFastEnumeration Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for supporting the Objective-C 2.0 fast-enumeration feature.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-06-27
|
|
Application Menu and Pop-up List Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa menus and lists work and how to manipulate items within them.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-06-26
|
|
Making the Most of the ADC Reference Library
(HTML)
Introduces the ADC Reference Library, its organization, and tools for navigating to the content you need.
|
Mac OS X |
Articles |
2007-06-26
|
|
NSHashTable Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable unordered collection of distinct elements that may use weak references.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-06-26
|
|
QCComposition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents a Quartz Composer composition.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-06-26
|
|
Hello Welt
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates localization techniques for Dashboard widgets
|
Apple Applications, Internationalization |
Sample Code |
2007-06-25
|
|
Voices
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of the widget.system command from Dashboard
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2007-06-25
|
|
Quartz 2D Transformer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Quartz 2D to manipulate an image
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-06-21
|
|
vDSP Complex Vector Conversion Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions that convert complex vectors between interleaved and split forms.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2007-06-15
|
|
vDSP Vector Scalar Arithmetic Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes vDSP functions that perform arithmetic operations combining a scalar with each element of a vector.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2007-06-15
|
|
Apply Firmware Password
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create an Automator Action for System Image Utility.
|
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2007-06-12
|
|
AutomatorHandsOn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates several methods for building Automator Actions
|
Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2007-06-12
|
|
JavaFrameEmbedding example
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Small Cocoa application that demonstrates how to use JavaFrameEmbedding.framework
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Java, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-12
|
|
LayerBackedOpenGLView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
"LayerBackedOpenGLView" provides a simple example of hosting Cocoa controls as subviews of an NSOpenGLView.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-12
|
|
15-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in June 2007.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-06-11
|
|
17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in June 2007.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-06-11
|
|
BasicCocoaAnimations
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
"BasicCocoaAnimations" demonstrates the use of the animator proxy to easily animate Cocoa views and windows.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
|
|
CustomSave
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to customize the NSSavePanel.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
|
|
HIGeometry Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API that defines basic geometric objects for HIToolbox.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-06-11
|
|
HTML Editing Toolbar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements an HTML editing toolbar for Safari using JavaScript and CSS
|
Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
|
|
MenuItemView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates embedding an NSView inside a menu item or NSMenuItem.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
|
|
NSOperationSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the NSOperation and NSOperationQueue classes.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
|
|
PinBallHighScores
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of Quartz Composer for displaying data within an application
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
|
|
QuartzComposerSamplePatches
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A short list of new patches in Quartz Composer Mac OS X 10.5
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
|
|
ViewController
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use "NSViewController".
|
Cocoa, Printing, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
|
|
Aperture Image Resizer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample Aperture Export Plug-In code
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2007-06-08
|
|
AudioQueueTools
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates usage of the AudioQueue API
|
Audio |
Sample Code |
2007-06-08
|
|
Bound Button
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates using Cocoa bindings to bind a button's target and action parameters.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-06-08
|
|
CIImage Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for manipulating Cocoa images.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-06-08
|
|
CustomAtomicStoreSubclass
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates the implementation of a custom Core Data atomic store.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-06-08
|
|
Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5 Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes updates, changes, and workarounds for Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5
|
Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Release Notes |
2007-06-08
|
|
NSFont Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a font.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-06-08
|
|
Using Secure Event Input Fairly
(HTML)
TN2150: Describes the proper use of EnableSecureEventInput.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Technical Notes |
2007-06-08
|
|
MoreSCF
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
High-level wrapper around System Configuration framework, making common operations easy.
|
Darwin, Networking |
Sample Code |
2007-06-07
|
|
Simple Bindings Adoption
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple example that illustrates the adoption of Cocoa Bindings.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-06-07
|
|
Text Input Source Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for operating on text input sources, such as keyboards, character palettes, and ink input.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-06-07
|
|
TrackBall
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to build a custom control based on the NSControl class.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-07
|
|
Distributed Objects Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Objective-C objects in different threads or different processes communicate.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Guides |
2007-06-06
|
|
IMKInputController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that controls input on the input method side.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-06-06
|
|
IMKServer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that manages connections to input method clients.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-06-06
|
|
Input Method Kit Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for building input methods for Chinese, Japanese, and other languages.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-06-06
|
|
JSInterpreter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple JavaScript interpreter
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2007-06-06
|
|
JSPong
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Pong with JavaScript AI
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2007-06-06
|
|
PredicateEditorSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the NSPredicateEditor class.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-06
|
|
PrefsPane
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Cocoa sample System Preferences bundle that demonstrates how to use the NSPreferencePane class.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-06
|
|
SpeedometerView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to make a custom NSView.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-06
|
|
Using Ruby on Rails for Web Development on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn why Mac OS X is the preferred platform for Ruby on Rails.
|
Internet & Web, Open Source, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2007-06-06
|
|
WebKitPluginStarter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to make a minimal WebKit plug-in.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2007-06-06
|
|
WebKitPluginWithJavaScript
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to call JavaScript from a WebKit plug-in and vice versa.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2007-06-06
|
|
Debugging a WebKit Plug-in in Xcode
(HTML)
QA1500: Directions for debugging a WebKit plug-in in Xcode.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2007-06-05
|
|
IMKCandidates Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that supports the use of candidate windows for an input method.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-06-05
|
|
IMKMouseHandling Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to receive mouse events for an input method client session.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-06-05
|
|
IMKStateSetting Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to set or access state values for an input method client session.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-06-05
|
|
IMKTextInput Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to send and obtain data from an input method client session.
|
Cocoa, Internationalization, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-06-05
|
|
Attributed Strings Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use attributed strings, which manage attributes of character strings or individual characters.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-06-04
|
|
CoreTextArc
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates the use of fonts, lines, and runs in a CoreText text drawing Carbon application.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-04
|
|
Querying Metadata With Spotlight
(HTML)
TN2192: Describes how a Cocoa application can search Spotlight metadata.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2007-06-04
|
|
WebKitPluginWithSimpleGUI
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A WebKit plug-in with an Interface Builder GUI
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2007-06-04
|
|
AppleFWAudio Vendor Specific Override Driver
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This KEXT allows third-party vendors to customize AppleFWAudio with their own device-specific information.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2007-06-01
|
|
Core Data HTML Store
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implementation of a Core Data atomic store based on HTML tables
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-06-01
|
|
NewsReader
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of the Publication Subscription framework to create a simple RSS reader application.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Sample Code |
2007-06-01
|
|
OSXAdapter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Hooks into the Mac OS X Application Menu with the com.apple.eawt classes via reflection.
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2007-06-01
|
|
TextLayoutDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Customizing NSTextView with NSLayoutManager and a custom NSTextContainer.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-01
|
|
TimelineToTC
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample application demonstrating parsing/conversion of FCP XML Files.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2007-06-01
|
|
Transforming a Shell Script into an Automator Action
(HTML)
Custom shell script actions let you quickly turn shell, Perl, or Python scripts into Automator actions.
|
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2007-06-01
|
|
Core Animation Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of Core Animation.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2007-05-31
|
|
CrossEvents
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to send CarbonEvents and NSNotifications between Carbon and Cocoa.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-05-31
|
|
Departments and Employees
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Source code for NSPersistentDocument Core Data Tutorial.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-05-31
|
|
Dictionary Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create a dictionary and access it programmatically.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-05-30
|
|
SMARTQuery
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstration of how to access and use S.M.A.R.T. disk monitoring functionality
|
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Sample Code |
2007-05-30
|
|
Core Endian Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and installing callbacks to byte swap custom data.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin |
Reference |
2007-05-29
|
|
Dictionary Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C and C routines that support programmatic access to dictionaries.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-05-29
|
|
HIView-NSView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to embed an NSView within an HIView in a Carbon window.
|
Carbon, Porting, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-05-29
|
|
SBApplication Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an Objective-C representation of a scriptable application.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-29
|
|
SBApplicationDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving and handling Apple event errors from applications.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-29
|
|
SBElementArray Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable array for storing related Scripting Bridge objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-29
|
|
SBObject Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object in a scriptable application.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-29
|
|
Scripting Bridge Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface that allows Cocoa applications to communicate with scriptable applications.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-05-29
|
|
Text Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for operating on strings (formatting, sorting, converting, comparing).
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-29
|
|
Spotlight Importer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the role of metadata importers and how to write them.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2007-05-27
|
|
Spotlight Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main components and services of Apple's metadata technology.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Mac OS X |
Guides |
2007-05-27
|
|
Bug Reporting Best Practices
(HTML)
Provides information regarding the best means in which to file a bug report.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2007-05-25
|
|
C++ Tips and Tricks for Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2185: Tips and tricks for beginning to advanced C++ programmers on Mac OS X.
|
Tools |
Technical Notes |
2007-05-25
|
|
CTLine Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a line of text.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-24
|
|
CTRun Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a set of consecutive glyphs sharing the same attributes and direction.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-24
|
|
StarMenu
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a Custom Star Shape menu using the new HIMenuView class.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2007-05-24
|
|
AutoSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to run and display Automator workflows in your application.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2007-05-23
|
|
CFDateFormatter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a date and time formatter.
|
Core Foundation, Internationalization |
Reference |
2007-05-23
|
|
CFFileDescriptor Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for monitoring file descriptors for read and write activity.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-05-23
|
|
CFLocale Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a locale.
|
Core Foundation, Internationalization |
Reference |
2007-05-23
|
|
CFNumberFormatter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a number formatter.
|
Core Foundation, Internationalization |
Reference |
2007-05-23
|
|
Mac OS X Server Administrator Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Document that describes a variety of server administrator advanced operations.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Guides |
2007-05-23
|
|
CFArray Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable ordered collection.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-05-22
|
|
CFBag Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable unordered collection that may contain duplicate values.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-05-22
|
|
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Broadcast Your Application's Content with iChat Theater
(HTML)
Leopard Overview article on using the Instant Messaging framework.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Articles |
2007-05-22
|
|
Mail Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to customize Mail features.
|
Apple Applications, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-05-22
|
|
NSEntityMapping Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the mapping of an entity in a Core Data migration.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-22
|
|
NSEntityMigrationPolicy Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Core Data class used to customize the migration process for an entity mapping.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-22
|
|
NSMappingModel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Core Data class used to specify a mapping from one schema to another during migration.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-22
|
|
NSMigrationManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that migrates data from one persistent store to another.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-22
|
|
NSPropertyMapping Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mapping of a property in a Core Data migration.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-22
|
|
ObjectPath
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the NSPathControl class.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-05-22
|
|
Spotlight Metadata Attributes Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes metadata attributes used with Spotlight.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-05-22
|
|
Rendering FxPlug Effects in Final Cut
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Apple Applications |
Guides |
2007-05-21
|
|
I/O Kit Fundamentals
(HTML)
(PDF)
The basics of developing device drivers. Includes descriptions of I/O Kit families.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X, Performance |
Guides |
2007-05-17
|
|
MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in May 2007.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-05-17
|
|
Unable to select input device in AU Lab
(HTML)
QA1526: AU Lab only supports physical device singletons.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2007-05-17
|
|
CTFontCollection Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of fonts.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-16
|
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GDB Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-05-16
|
|
Image Capture Applications Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interaction between applications programs and image capture devices such as cameras and scanners.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-05-16
|
|
Authorization Plug-in Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for implementing an authorization plug-in.
|
Carbon, Security |
Reference |
2007-05-15
|
|
Building WingNuts in Xcode with OpenGL: Freeverse Creates a Great Mac-only Game
(HTML)
Read how Freeverse created their award-winning Mac-only game, WingNuts 2, using Core Image, Interface Builder, Xcode, and OpenGL.
|
Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2007-05-15
|
|
CFHTTPAuthentication Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for applying authentication credentials to HTTP messages.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2007-05-15
|
|
Mac OS X Notification Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Darwin, Mac OS X |
Guides |
2007-05-15
|
|
Updating Applications for QuickTime 6
(HTML)
TN2140: Discusses steps to update QuickTime applications covering QuickTime 6.0 to 6.5.2
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2007-05-15
|
|
CBGroupIdentity Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for operating on user identities.
|
Cocoa, Networking, Security, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-05-14
|
|
CBIdentity Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to create and operate on identities.
|
Cocoa, Networking, Security, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-05-14
|
|
CBIdentityAuthority Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to manipulate identity authority databases.
|
Cocoa, Networking, Security, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-05-14
|
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CBIdentityPicker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that manages the identity picker.
|
Cocoa, Networking, Security, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-05-14
|
|
CBUserIdentity Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for operating on user identities.
|
Cocoa, Networking, Security, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-05-14
|
|
Collaboration Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for monitoring and editing identities.
|
Cocoa, Networking, Security, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-05-14
|
|
Identity Services Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the APIs for using identities and the Identity Picker.
|
Cocoa, Core Foundation, Networking, Security, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-05-14
|
|
VideoHardwareInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Query VRAM, Quartz Extreme support, OpenGL extensions and renderer, GLSL version and support.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-05-14
|
|
Detecting the Caps Lock Key
(HTML)
QA1519: Explains how to detect when the caps lock key is turned on and off.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2007-05-11
|
|
Publication Subscription Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guide describing the framework for subscribing to RSS and Atom feeds.
|
Internet & Web |
Guides |
2007-05-11
|
|
Using UTIs to Identify Image Files
(HTML)
QA1518: Explains how to use Uniform Type Identifiers to identify what files can be opened at images.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-05-11
|
|
Automator Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants defined in the Automator framework not described in individual classes.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-10
|
|
NSObject Interface Builder Kit Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions, used by Interface Builder plug-ins, for inspecting objects.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Reference |
2007-05-10
|
|
NSView Interface Builder Kit Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions, used by Interface Builder plug-ins, for manipulating views.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Reference |
2007-05-10
|
|
vDSP Examples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
vDSP sample code
|
Performance |
Sample Code |
2007-05-10
|
|
CTGlyphInfo Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type used to override a font's mapping from Unicode to glyph ID.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
LSMSmartCategorizer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the Latent Semantic Mapping (LSM) framework by automatically categorize RSS feeds.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Sample Code |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCCompositionParameterView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to edit the input parameters of a composition in a view.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCCompositionParameterViewDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol for responding to changes in a QCCompositionParameterView object.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCCompositionPickerPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display a utility window for browsing and selecting a composition.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCCompositionPickerView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display a view for browsing and selecting a composition.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCCompositionPickerViewDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol for responding to changes in a QCCompositionPickerView object.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCCompositionRepository Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents a system-wide, central repository of Quartz Composer compositions.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCPlugInContext Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used by execution contexts.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCPlugInOutputImageProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods for managing image data that's produced as output from a QCPlugIn object.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCPlugInViewController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a controller object for a user interface to edit the settings for a QCPlugIn object.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCRenderer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to load, play, and control a Quartz Composer composition to an arbitrary OpenGL context.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
QCView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to load, play, and control a Quartz Composer composition to a custom NSView object.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-09
|
|
HIFleetingControls
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements fleeting controls such as seen in QuickTime Player full screen mode or iPhoto slideshow
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2007-05-08
|
|
NSCoder QTKit Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for encoding and decoding time and time range structures.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2007-05-07
|
|
NSValue QTKit Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for wrapping time and time range structures.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2007-05-07
|
|
Open Scripting Architecture Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for compiling and executing scripts in applications and writing scripting components.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-05-07
|
|
CGImageDestination Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for writing image data.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-04
|
|
Resolution Independence Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes resolution independence and how to start updating applications to support high-resolution monitors.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-05-04
|
|
15-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in October 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-05-03
|
|
15-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in October 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-05-03
|
|
CFReadStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for reading a byte stream.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-05-03
|
|
CFStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for creating streams.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Reference |
2007-05-03
|
|
CFWriteStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for writing a byte stream.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-05-03
|
|
iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers with SuperDrive introduced September 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-05-03
|
|
Mac Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computer introduced in August 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-05-03
|
|
Notification Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to send and receive information about events in Cocoa programs.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-05-03
|
|
QuickTime Video Effects and Transitions Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes QuickTime video effect components and how to use them.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2007-05-03
|
|
Directory Service Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Directory Service framework.
|
Networking |
Release Notes |
2007-05-02
|
|
NSViewController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the manager of a view, usually a view stored in a nib file.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-02
|
|
CGGradient Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that create and operate on Quartz gradient objects.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-05-01
|
|
Core Text String Attributes Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the string attributes recognized by Core Text.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-01
|
|
CTFrame Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a multiline text frame.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-01
|
|
CTTextTab Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a tab in a paragraph style.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-01
|
|
CTTypesetter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type that performs line layout.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-01
|
|
QTMovieView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view for playing a QuickTime movie.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2007-05-01
|
|
KauthORama
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Prints each Kauth request, illustrating how Kauth interacts with high-level operations, like copying files.
|
Darwin, Security |
Sample Code |
2007-04-30
|
|
NSComparisonPredicate Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to define a predicate used to compare the results of two expressions.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-30
|
|
NSDecimalNumberHandler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that specifies decimal number rounding and error handling.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-30
|
|
NSMachPort Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a port object that wraps a Mac OS X local communication port.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-30
|
|
NSRecursiveLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a lock that can be acquired multiple times by one thread without causing a deadlock.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-30
|
|
NSColorPickingDefault Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving basic color-picker user-interface requests.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-27
|
|
NSSpellChecker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface to the Cocoa spell-checking service.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-04-27
|
|
NSSpellServer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an application-defined spell-checking service.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-04-27
|
|
NSTextView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view that displays editable text.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-04-27
|
|
NSWorkspace Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that provides Finder services to an application.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-27
|
|
Printer Queue vs. Printer Name
(HTML)
QA1407: Explains the difference between a printer queue and a printer name.
|
Carbon, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2007-04-26
|
|
DatePicker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the NSDatePicker control.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-04-25
|
|
NSAlert Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a window that displays a message and obtains the user's response to it.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-25
|
|
SearchField
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use and customize the features of the "NSSearchField" control.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-04-25
|
|
Core Text Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes general Core Text functions and data types.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-04-21
|
|
CTFramesetter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type that generates text frames.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-04-21
|
|
CTParagraphStyle Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes paragraph or ruler attributes in an attributed string.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-04-21
|
|
QLPreviewRequest Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for handling requests for Quick Look document previews.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-20
|
|
Interface Builder Kit Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for implementing Interface Builder plug-ins.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Reference |
2007-04-18
|
|
HIView Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating view-based controls and menus in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-13
|
|
Quick Look Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for creating plug-ins that generate Quick Look previews and thumbnails.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-13
|
|
NSInvocationOperation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a nonconcurrent operation for executing a single encapsulated task.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-12
|
|
Compiler Tools Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes the latest changes to the Mach-O assemblers, linkers, and object file tools.
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-04-11
|
|
NSPageLayout Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a printing dialog for querying the user about page layout.
|
Cocoa, Printing |
Reference |
2007-04-11
|
|
NSPathCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the user interface of a path control object.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-11
|
|
NSPathCellDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface used to customize a pop-up-style control that represents a path.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-11
|
|
NSPathComponentCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a component of a path control.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-11
|
|
NSPathControl Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control representing a file path or virtual path.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-11
|
|
NSPathControlDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface used to support dragging and pop-up menu customization in path controls.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-11
|
|
NSTextTable Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a block of text that represents a table.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-04-11
|
|
NSToolbarItemGroup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a group of items in a window's toolbar.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-11
|
|
NSAppleEventDescriptor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to access the basic data structures in an Apple event.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-04-10
|
|
NSKeyValueBindingCreation Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing Cocoa bindings.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-10
|
|
NSScriptCommandDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to provide a description of a script command.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-04-10
|
|
NSScriptSuiteRegistry Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used as the top-level repository of scriptability information for an application at runtime.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-04-10
|
|
NSTableDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving table view data requests.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-10
|
|
NSTreeController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that is used with Cocoa bindings to manage a tree of objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-10
|
|
QTRecorder
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the new QTKit capture classes introduced in 10.5.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-04-10
|
|
Image I/O Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for reading and writing image data.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-04-09
|
|
NSArrayController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Cocoa bindings-compatible manager of an array or set.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-09
|
|
Icon Services and Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for manipulating and drawing icons in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-06
|
|
NSFontManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for controlling font conversion.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-04-06
|
|
NSFontPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the panel for font selection.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-06
|
|
NSFontPanelValidation Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for validating fonts.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-06
|
|
NSProxy Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for object surrogates used in distributed messages and lazy instantiation.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-06
|
|
Value Transformer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create and use value transformers, which are used with the Controller Layer.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-04-06
|
|
Mac Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computers introduced in April 2007.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-04-05
|
|
NSBrowser Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for manipulating one- or two-dimensional data sets.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-05
|
|
NSInputStream Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a read-only data stream.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Reference |
2007-04-05
|
|
17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in October 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-04-04
|
|
iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iMac computer introduced in January 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-04-04
|
|
Mac mini Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac mini computer introduced in February 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-04-04
|
|
MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in May 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-04-04
|
|
MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in November 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-04-04
|
|
Thread Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating cooperatively scheduled threads in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-04-04
|
|
17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in April 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-04-03
|
|
Core Video Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Core Video concepts and how to obtain and manipulate video frames using the Core Video API.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2007-04-03
|
|
Debugging and Symbolizing Crash Dumps in Xcode
(HTML)
Learn to use crash logs to find those difficult bugs.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2007-04-03
|
|
Mass Storage Device Driver Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Background and task information about developing kernel-resident drivers for mass storage devices.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-04-03
|
|
NSSpeechRecognizer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Cocoa command-and-control voice recognition system.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-03
|
|
IBPlugin Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing plug-ins in Interface Builder.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
Interface Builder Kit Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants declared in the Interface Builder Kit framework.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
Interface Builder Kit Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types declared in the Interface Builder Kit framework.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
NSController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for controllers used with Cocoa bindings.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
NSInputServerMouseTracker Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol implemented by text input servers to handle mouse events.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
NSInputServiceProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol implemented by text input servers to handle application and text field events.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
NSMetadataQuery Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Spotlight query for file metadata.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
NSMetadataQueryAttributeValueTuple Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes metadata query results.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
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NSMetadataQueryResultGroup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a group of metadata query result objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
NSMovieView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes a deprecated class replaced by QTKit.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
NSNotification Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes information to be broadcast to other objects through a notification center.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
NSNotificationQueue Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that asynchronously broadcasts notifications.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-02
|
|
PictureTaker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the PictureTaker in a basic Cocoa application
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-04-02
|
|
QuickTime 7.1.5 Security Enhancements
(HTML)
QA1520: Discusses the security enhancements and other changes contained in the QuickTime 7.1.5 Update.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-04-02
|
|
NSBrowserCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a cell that displays data in a browser.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
NSButton Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control that responds to clicks.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
NSColorPickingCustom Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving custom color-picker user-interface requests.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
NSDistributedNotificationCenter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that synchronously broadcasts notifications to other tasks.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
NSIndexSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the position of an object in a collection.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
NSInputManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used by text views to communicate with the text input management system.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
NSInputServer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that interprets text view events and communicates them to the text input management system.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
NSURLConnection Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides support for retrieving data from a server in response to a URL load request.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
NSURLProtocol Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for protocol-specific loading of URL data.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
NSURLRequest Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a request for a resource identified by a URL.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2007-04-01
|
|
Saving Printer Settings for Automatic Printing
(HTML)
TN2155: Describes how you can save a a user selected Printer, Print Settings and Page Format to disk.
|
Carbon, Printing |
Technical Notes |
2007-03-29
|
|
Control Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating Carbon controls.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-03-26
|
|
MultiprecisionFP
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to utilize the gmp and arprec multiprecision floating point packages on Mac OS X
|
Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Performance |
Sample Code |
2007-03-26
|
|
NSMovie Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes a deprecated class replaced by QTKit.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-26
|
|
NSMutableData Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable byte buffer.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-26
|
|
NSProcessInfo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the current process.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-26
|
|
NSTypesetter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for typesetter objects that perform text line layout.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-03-26
|
|
NSHost Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a network host.
|
Cocoa, Core Foundation, Games, Networking, Printing |
Reference |
2007-03-24
|
|
NSIndexSet Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable collection of unique unsigned integers.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-24
|
|
CocoaSpeechSynthesisExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the Carbon Speech Synthesis API from within a Mac OS X Cocoa application.
|
Games, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-03-23
|
|
Multipathing with FibreChannel on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2173: An explanation on how FibreChannel multipathing works on Mac OS X and how to design storage hardware to take advantage of it
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Technical Notes |
2007-03-23
|
|
Core Video Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for obtaining and manipulating individual video frames.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-03-22
|
|
Including a custom NSWindow in a nib file
(HTML)
QA1511: Shows how to create a custom NSWindow and instantiate it in a nib file.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2007-03-21
|
|
CFMessagePort Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a communications channel that can locally transmit data between threads or processes.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-03-20
|
|
CIContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides an evaluation context for rendering a Core Image image through Quartz 2D or OpenGL.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-03-16
|
|
ImageBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the ImageKit's IKImageBrowserView to browse images in a basic Cocoa application.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-03-13
|
|
AESendThreadSafe
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to send Apple events from threads other than the main thread.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-03-09
|
|
CallJS
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to call JavaScripts on a web page in a WebView from Objective-C and vice versa
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2007-03-09
|
|
NSPrintPanelAccessorizing Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for configuring accessory panes for the print panel.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-09
|
|
NSTrackingArea Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view region used for mouse tracking and cursor updating.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-09
|
|
Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Release 5 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 5
|
Java, Mac OS X Server |
Release Notes |
2007-03-08
|
|
CFMutableData Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable byte buffer.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-03-07
|
|
NSMenuItemCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated class replaced by the NSMenuItem class.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-03-07
|
|
Using the Web Services Core Framework and CFNetwork to Access Remote SOAP Services
(HTML)
Learn how to access remote SOAP-based web services that require HTTP Basic or Digest authentication.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Articles |
2007-03-07
|
|
Device File Access Guide for Storage Devices
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for using I/O Kit and POSIX functions to develop applications that communicate with storage devices.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-03-06
|
|
I/O Kit Device Driver Design Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Design guidelines and tips for developing, debugging, and deploying kernel-resident device drivers, including user clients.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-03-06
|
|
NSMutableString Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable character string.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-06
|
|
Power Mac G5 Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Power Mac G5 introduced in October 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-03-06
|
|
QuickTime 7.1 Update Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the new features, enhancements, and APIs available in QuickTime 7.1, including code samples that illustrate usage.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2007-03-06
|
|
Workspace Services Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the services the workspace class provides to Cocoa applications.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-03-06
|
|
Availability of Quartz Composer Patches in Web Kit
(HTML)
QA1505: Details which Quartz Composer patches are available in Web Kit
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Internet & Web, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2007-03-05
|
|
NSResponder Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for handling events.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-05
|
|
NSStatusBar Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the collection of status items in the menu bar.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-03-05
|
|
NSStatusItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a status item in the menu bar.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-03-05
|
|
NSTokenFieldCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a cell used in the conversion of entered text into tokens representing objects.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-03-05
|
|
TrackIt
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the NSTrackingArea class.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-03-05
|
|
NSBezierPath Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a vector-based path consisting of line and curve segments.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-03-02
|
|
NSMenuValidation Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for enabling and disabling menu items.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-03-02
|
|
NSPrintOperation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a print job.
|
Cocoa, Printing |
Reference |
2007-03-02
|
|
AMAction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the abstract class that defines the interface and general characteristics of Automator actions.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-01
|
|
NSDraggingDestination Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for objects receiving dragged images.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-01
|
|
NSDraggingInfo Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for supplying useful information to a dragging destination.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-01
|
|
NSDraggingSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving messages when providing a dragged image.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-03-01
|
|
NSGlyphInfo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a glyph attribute value in an attributed string.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-03-01
|
|
NSGraphicsContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a destination for drawing operations.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-03-01
|
|
NSLevelIndicator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for displaying a rank or amount along a linear scale.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-03-01
|
|
NSLevelIndicatorCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a cell used for displaying a rank or amount along a linear scale.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-03-01
|
|
SimpleCarbonAppleScript
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple example illustrating how to add readable and writable AppleScript properties to Carbon Application.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2007-03-01
|
|
ExpressCard Prevents System Sleep
(HTML)
QA1517: Describes how some ExpressCard cards can prevent system sleep and how to fix the problem.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-28
|
|
Grady
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the NSGradient class.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-02-28
|
|
NSActionCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for the active area in a control.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-02-28
|
|
NSAffineTransform Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions to support affine transformations.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-02-28
|
|
NSColorList Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an ordered list of colors identified by keys.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-02-28
|
|
NSColorPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the standard panel used for color selection.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-02-28
|
|
NSColorPicker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for custom views in a color panel used for color selection.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-02-28
|
|
NSColorSpace Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a system or custom color space.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-02-28
|
|
NSColorWell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for displaying and selecting colors.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-02-28
|
|
NSNibAwaking Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for initializing unarchived nib objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-28
|
|
NSXMLDocument Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for representing XML documents as a logical tree structure.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-27
|
|
NSXMLDTD Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a Document Type Definition as a tree structure.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-27
|
|
NSXMLDTDNode Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a declaration node for a Document Type Definition.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-27
|
|
NSXMLElement Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an element node in an XML tree structure.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-27
|
|
NSXMLNode Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a logical node in an XML tree structure.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-27
|
|
RecordAudioToFile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates recording audio to an AAC file using Core Audio
|
Audio, Carbon, Games, Performance |
Sample Code |
2007-02-27
|
|
Fonts Panel Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for providing a Fonts window in a Carbon application.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-02-26
|
|
NSSocketPortNameServer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a registrar of named TCP/IP sockets.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Reference |
2007-02-26
|
|
NSEnumerator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a facility for sequentially returning the elements of a collection.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-23
|
|
NSErrorRecoveryAttempting Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for attempting recovery from runtime errors.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-02-23
|
|
NSMessagePortNameServer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a facility that accepts and returns message ports.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Reference |
2007-02-23
|
|
NSMutableDictionary Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a changeable collection of values that are identified by keys.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-23
|
|
TwoManyControllers
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to use an intermediate NSArrayController to populate an NSTableView across two to-many relationships.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-02-23
|
|
Using GCOV from Xcode
(HTML)
QA1514: Illustrates configuring your Xcode project to work with the GCOV code coverage tool.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-23
|
|
NSAssertionHandler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the facility for handling false assertions.
|
Cocoa, Performance |
Reference |
2007-02-22
|
|
SCSIHBAEmulator
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstration of how to implement a virtual parallel tasking SCSI host bus adapter (HBA)
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Sample Code |
2007-02-20
|
|
Multilingual Text Engine Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for supporting Unicode text editing.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-02-19
|
|
NSOutlineViewDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface used by an outline view to retrieve data and, optionally, to update data values.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-19
|
|
UIElementInspector
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using the Accessibility API introduced in Mac OS X 10.2, which allows manipulation of an application's UI.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-02-19
|
|
Adding metadata to an iTunes file using the QuickTime Metadata APIs
(HTML)
QA1508: How to add metadata to a movie using the QuickTime Metadata APIs
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-14
|
|
FSReplaceObject
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
FSReplaceObject is an example command line tool showing how to exercise the FSReplaceObject and FSPathReplaceObject related APIs.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2007-02-14
|
|
SoftVDigX
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the "Compressed Source" model and an updated implementation of the Video Digitizer APIs for Mac OS X.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-02-14
|
|
Enhance Your Dashboard Widgets with Quartz Composer Compositions
(HTML)
Learn to create a composition and embed it easily in your widgets.
|
Apple Applications, Graphics & Imaging, Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2007-02-13
|
|
Advertising a Bonjour service on a specific set of networking interfaces.
(HTML)
QA1513: Explains how to register a Bonjour service only on a specific set of networking interfaces.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Networking, Open Source |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-12
|
|
Accessibility Programming Guidelines for Carbon
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access-enable Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-02-08
|
|
Accessibility Programming Guidelines for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications make their user interface available to external assistive applications.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-02-08
|
|
Accessing Hardware From Applications
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tips and guidelines for developing applications that communicate with or control devices.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-02-08
|
|
FireWire Device Interface Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop applications to communicate with or control FireWire devices and units.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-02-08
|
|
NSMenuItem Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes a deprecated protocol replaced by the NSMenuItem class.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-02-08
|
|
SCSI Architecture Model Device Interface Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop applications that communicate with or control SCSI Architecture Model devices.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-02-08
|
|
Text Input Management
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use input servers, input managers, and text views in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-02-08
|
|
The header file 'alut.h' is missing from the OpenAL framework.
(HTML)
QA1504: ALUT headers were removed from OpenAL.framework with the Xcode 2.4. This Q&A describes how to regain access to those system-supplied symbols
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-06
|
|
Cocoa_With_Carbon_or_CPP
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to call Carbon routines and C++ code from within an Objective-C Cocoa program.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-02-05
|
|
Describing the kSecTrustResultUnspecified error.
(HTML)
QA1360: Explaining the semantics behind the kSecTrustResultUnspecified error returned by the Security APIs.
|
Security |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-05
|
|
How do I access files contained in my AppleScript Studio application's main bundle?
(HTML)
QA1493: Explains how to access files stored within an AppleScript Studio application.
|
Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-05
|
|
Kerberos: Highly Secure Single Sign On Authentication in Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how you can take advantage of Kerberos in your application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Articles |
2007-02-05
|
|
NSXMLParser Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for finding and extracting data in XML documents.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-02-02
|
|
NSNibControlConnector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an action connection between nib objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-31
|
|
NSNibOutletConnector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an outlet connection between nib objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-31
|
|
NSOpenGLPixelBuffer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an OpenGL pixel buffer.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-31
|
|
NSTask Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a task that runs as a subprocess.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-31
|
|
NSException Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an exceptional condition.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-30
|
|
NSQuickDrawView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated technology replaced by Quartz.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-30
|
|
NSServicesRequests Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for transferring data to the pasteboard during service requests.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-30
|
|
NSPortCoder Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a coder that transmits objects, or their proxies, between distributed objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-29
|
|
NSPortMessage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the message data sent using distributed objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-29
|
|
NSPortNameServer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the port registration object used by distributed objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-29
|
|
NSPrinter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a printer as specified by a PPD file.
|
Cocoa, Printing |
Reference |
2007-01-29
|
|
NSManagedObjectModel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Core Data schema.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-26
|
|
NSOpenGLView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view for OpenGL drawing.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-01-26
|
|
NSPDFImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from PDF data.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-26
|
|
NSPICTImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from PICT data.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-26
|
|
NSPipe Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a communications channel between processes.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-26
|
|
NSOpenPanel - Choosing any file and ignoring packages
(HTML)
QA1468: Explains how to configure NSOpenPanel to filter only files and ignoring packages.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2007-01-25
|
|
Quartz Composer Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API that supports loading, playing, and controlling compositions.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-25
|
|
Preventing column reordering in NSTableView
(HTML)
QA1503: Demonstrates how to prevent column reordering of certain columns in NSTableView.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2007-01-24
|
|
Appearance Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for coordinating the look of the standard Mac OS human interface.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-01-23
|
|
Core Video - Available Pixel Formats
(HTML)
QA1501: Discusses how to determine all the pixel format types and format descriptions known to Core Video.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-01-23
|
|
CFNotificationCenter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that sends notifications to registered observers.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-01-22
|
|
Creating an About Panel in Your Cocoa Application
(HTML)
TN2179: Describes different ways in implementing your Cocoa application's "About" panel.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-22
|
|
Creating install packages from the command line
(HTML)
QA1284: Describes how to create install packages from the command line.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2007-01-22
|
|
Frequently Asked Questions about the X Window System (X11) for Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2165: Answers several FAQs about the Mac OS X implementation of X11
|
Darwin |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-22
|
|
NSDistantObjectRequest Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that handles communication requests from other processes.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-22
|
|
NSDistributedLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutex lock that spans multiple processes.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-22
|
|
NSEPSImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from encapsulated PostScript data.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-22
|
|
NSImageView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view that displays an image.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2007-01-22
|
|
NSLocking Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for supporting mutex and condition locks.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-22
|
|
NSMachBootstrapServer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a local port name server that takes and returns instances of NSMachPort.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-22
|
|
NSNib Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for unarchiving and instantiating a nib file.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-22
|
|
NSNibConnector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a generic connection between nib objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-22
|
|
Working Around Incorrect -needsToDrawRect: Behavior in Custom View Classes
(HTML)
TN2107: Describes how to work around a bug in NSView's -needsToDrawRect: method.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-22
|
|
Core Foundation URL Access Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Core Foundation URL access functions.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-01-19
|
|
NSCustomImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that supports drawing an image using a custom data format.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-19
|
|
NSDistantObject Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the proxy for an object in another application or thread.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-19
|
|
Core Data Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants defined by the Core Data framework not described in individual classes.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-18
|
|
NSUndoManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a general-purpose recorder of undo and redo operations.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-18
|
|
Kernel Authorization
(HTML)
TN2127: Describes the kernel authorization (kauth) subsystem and its associated KPI.
|
Darwin, Security |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-16
|
|
Base Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes basic Core Foundation functions.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-01-15
|
|
CFUUID Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a unique identifier.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-01-15
|
|
NSAffineTransform Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an affine transformation from one coordinate space to another.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-15
|
|
NSCachedImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes cached image data that is ready to be rendered.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-15
|
|
NSCIImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from a Core Image CIImage instance.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-15
|
|
NSConditionLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an integer-based condition for use in thread locking.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-15
|
|
CarbonCocoa_PictureCursor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSCursor from a Carbon based application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Porting, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-01-12
|
|
IKImageBrowserItem Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by an image browser view to access the data source for an item.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-12
|
|
NSPredicateEditorRowTemplate Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a row in a graphical predicate editor.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-12
|
|
Xserve Developer Note
(HTML)
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-01-12
|
|
Mac OS X Debugging Magic
(HTML)
TN2124: Collection of Mac OS X debugging hints and tips.
|
Tools |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-10
|
|
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Introducing Dashcode
(HTML)
Learn how Dashcode makes widget development easier than ever.
|
Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience |
Articles |
2007-01-09
|
|
Core Audio Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview of Core Audio and its programming interfaces.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, Games |
Guides |
2007-01-08
|
|
Open Directory Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement centralized storage and retrieval of information in Carbon.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Guides |
2007-01-08
|
|
QuickTime Component Creation Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tells you how to build new media handler and preview components to extend the capabilities of QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2007-01-08
|
|
QuickTime Movie Creation Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes some of the different ways your application can create a new QuickTime movie.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Guides |
2007-01-08
|
|
CIImageAccumulator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that enables feedback-based image processing.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-05
|
|
AuthorizationCreateFromExternalForm 100022 Error Explained
(HTML)
QA1498: Explains the undocumented 100022 return value from AuthorizationCreateFromExternalForm.
|
Security |
Technical Q&As |
2007-01-04
|
|
NSCollectionViewItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a controller that mediates between a prototype view and a model object.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-12-28
|
|
CGColor Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of color and opacity (alpha value).
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
CGDataConsumer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque data type for writing image or PDF data.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
CGFunction Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a facility for defining and using callback functions.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
CGGLContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a graphics context for OpenGL commands. Not recommended
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
CGLayer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for creating and drawing to a Quartz layer.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
CGPath Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a vector-based path consisting of line and curve segments.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
CGPattern Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a fill pattern.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
CGPDFDocument Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a document containing PDF data.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
CGPSConverter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for converting PostScript data to PDF data.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
CGShading Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a gradient fill pattern.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
|
|
Developing for VFS
(HTML)
()
QA1242: Describes Apple's position on developing external file systems (VFS plug-ins) for Mac OS X.
|
Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2006-12-22
|
|
Data Formatting Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation formatters to create and validate text in text fields and other cells.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Open Source |
Guides |
2006-12-21
|
|
Volumes Not Showing Up On The Desktop
(HTML)
QA1491: Describes how to make a volume from a third party VFS plug-in show up on the desktop.
|
Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2006-12-20
|
|
CoreTextTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to handle the CoreText objects to display text.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2006-12-19
|
|
How can I determine the order of the languages set by the user in the Language tab of the International preference pane?
(HTML)
QA1391: Retrieving the order of the languages set by the International preference pane in Cocoa, Carbon, and Terminal.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Internationalization |
Technical Q&As |
2006-12-19
|
|
Quartz 2D Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for the native two-dimensional drawing engine in Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-18
|
|
Movie Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for the QuickTime Movie Manager.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-12-14
|
|
IKImageBrowserView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that can display and browse a large amount of images and movies in an efficient manner.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-13
|
|
Intel-Based Macs, Dashboard, Safari, and You
(HTML)
QA1451: Concerns and details regarding widget and web development for Intel-based Macintosh computers
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web |
Technical Q&As |
2006-12-13
|
|
Core Graphics Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Quartz 2D drawing, Quartz Display Services, and Quartz Events Services.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-11
|
|
CFAllocator Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for managing memory allocation.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-12-08
|
|
CFRunLoop Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that manages input sources for a task.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-12-08
|
|
CIFilterShape Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that defines the bounding shape of a filter and the domain of definition of a filter operation.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
|
|
CIPlugInRegistration Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to load Core Image image units.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
|
|
CISampler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that retrieves samples of images that are then processed by a Core Image kernel.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
|
|
CIVector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to pass parameter values to Core Image filters.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
|
|
IKFilterCustomUIProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Descibes the protocol that defines a method for providing a view for a filter.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
|
|
IKImageBrowserDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol for the delegate of an image browser view.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
|
|
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Leopard Developer Application Technologies Overview
(HTML)
Learn how Leopard will help you create powerful and innovative features for your users.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Articles |
2006-12-07
|
|
SCSIOldAndNew
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a backward-compatible technique for communicating with SCSI parallel devices on Mac OS X.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2006-12-07
|
|
CIFilter Image Kit Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Image Kit.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-06
|
|
IKFilterBrowserView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that supports browsing Core Image filters.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-06
|
|
IKFilterUIView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a user interface for Core Image filters.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-06
|
|
IKImageEditPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a panel optimized for image editing.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-06
|
|
IKImageEditPanelDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the mthods than an image edit panel object uses to access the contents of its data source object.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-06
|
|
IKSaveOptions Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that initializes, adds, and manages user interface options for saving image data.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-06
|
|
Image Kit Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for providing a user interface for images, image editing, and image processing.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-06
|
|
Alias Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and managing persistent references to file system objects.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-12-05
|
|
CIColor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to manage color values and color spaces for Core Image filters.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
|
|
CIFilterGenerator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that supports chaining together image processing filters.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
|
|
CIImageProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to supply bitmap data for creating or initializing a Core Image image.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
|
|
CIKernel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that operates on individual pixels using a kernel routine.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
|
|
CIPlugIn Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that is responsible for loading image units.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
|
|
Core Image Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for using and creating filters for image processing.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
|
|
Text Attachment Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Expalins how to add graphics and other attachments to text.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2006-12-05
|
|
CFCharacterSet Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable character string.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-12-01
|
|
CFNumber Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a number.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-12-01
|
|
Standard Audio - Parsing the kQTSCAudioPropertyID_CodecSpecificSettingsArray property
(HTML)
QA1437: Discusses how to parse the kQTSCAudioPropertyID_CodecSpecificSettingsArray property returned from StdAudio. Also see Q&A 1390.
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-30
|
|
Using AudioDeviceRead in Mac OS 10.4
(HTML)
TN2113: How to use AudioBufferLists with AudioDeviceRead in Tiger and beyond.
|
Audio, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-29
|
|
SetMouseAcclSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Find HID System Manager and get/set cursor acceleration
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Hardware & Drivers, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-11-28
|
|
Configuring the Recent Searches menu for NSSearchField
(HTML)
QA1496: Discusses the common problem when adding menu items to the Recent Searches menu.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-27
|
|
tcplognke
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a TCP socket filter based on supported Kernel Programming Interfaces for Tiger
|
Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Sample Code |
2006-11-27
|
|
Using the ImageIO Framework with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
(HTML)
Learn to access image data using ImageIO.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2006-11-27
|
|
What depth should I put in an Image Description?
(HTML)
()
QA1183: Describes how to select the correct value for the depth field of an image description.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-27
|
|
Integrating With The Connect to Server Dialog
(HTML)
QA1387: Describes problems integrating a third-party network file system with Finder's Connect to Server dialog.
|
Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
|
|
Security Framework Error Codes
(HTML)
QA1499: Explains how to interpret errors returned by the Security Framework with an overview of Security error handling.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
|
|
Standard Audio - The CodecSpecificSettingsArray and MagicCookie properties
(HTML)
QA1390: Discusses Core Audio AudioConverter configuration with StdAudio, specifically the CodecSpecificSettingsArray property.
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
|
|
Compression Sequence APIs - codecErr returned when compressing with H.264
(HTML)
QA1470: Describes why ICM Compression Sequence APIs cannot be used to encode to H.264
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-15
|
|
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Leopard Developer Tools Overview
(HTML)
Learn how Leopard developer tools make it easier than ever to create exciting applications.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Tools |
Articles |
2006-11-15
|
|
NSProgressIndicator animation and redraw
(HTML)
QA1473: Discusses why NSProgressIndicator does not redraw during progress loops.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-15
|
|
Playing a sound file using the Default Output Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2097: Playing an Audio File using the Default Output Audio Unit
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-15
|
|
Standard Audio - Setting output ASBD returns badFormatErr
(HTML)
QA1489: Discusses why badFormatErr may be returned from Standard Audio
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-15
|
|
Why am I getting a bdNamErr when trying to use a file I just located?
(HTML)
QA1392: Describes the problem caused by different forbidden characters in POSIX and HFS and a solution around the problem.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-14
|
|
Debugging NSTableView's "Action Invocation" binding
(HTML)
QA1472: Discusses the issues and factors that affect NSTableView's "Action Invocation" binding.
|
Cocoa, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-13
|
|
Why is my application crashing in QuickDraw when I'm not using it?
(HTML)
QA1256: provides an explanation and workaround for a rare but serious problem affecting all applications.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-13
|
|
Media Types and Media Handlers Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime media handlers.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-11-10
|
|
QuickTime Movie Track and Media Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for managing QuickTime movie tracks and their media.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-11-10
|
|
QuickTime Virtual Reality Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime Virtual Reality.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-11-10
|
|
Thermal considerations for Mac Pro FB-DIMMs
(HTML)
TN2156: Design considerations and specifications for the AMB and Heat spreader for the Mac Pro
|
Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-10
|
|
AMWorkflowView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-11-09
|
|
EmptyFS
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A very simple VFS plug-in that mounts a volume that is completely empty.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2006-11-09
|
|
LittleArrowsShowcase
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to increment and decrement the LittleArrows value when the user clicks on the up and down buttons.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-11-09
|
|
MFSLives
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample VFS plug-in for the Macintosh File System (MFS) volume format, as used on 400KB floppies.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2006-11-09
|
|
QTExtractAndConvertToAIFF
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using MovieAudioExtraction and an AudioConverter to extract and convert audio to a AIFF file.
|
Audio, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-11-08
|
|
QTExtractAndConvertToMovieFile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using MovieAudioExtraction and an AudioConverter to extract and convert audio to a QuickTime movie file.
|
Audio, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-11-08
|
|
17-inch iMac for Education Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch iMac for Education computer introduced in July 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2006-11-07
|
|
Application File Management
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can use, manipulate, and "own" files.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-11-07
|
|
Audio Toolbox Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Core Audio API to access audio files and convert between linear PCM and compressed audio formats.
|
Audio |
Reference |
2006-11-07
|
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Core Audio Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes a C API that interfaces with audio hardware and includes data types used throughout Core Audio.
|
Audio |
Reference |
2006-11-07
|
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Cross-Development Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to build software for versions of Mac OS X other than the one the development tools are running on.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Guides |
2006-11-07
|
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Enabling multi-threaded execution of the OpenGL framework
(HTML)
TN2085: OpenGL on Intel-based Macintosh systems can use multi-threading to increase the performance of CPU-bound OpenGL-based applications.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-07
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Framework Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and guidelines on how to create a framework.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2006-11-07
|
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How can I identify the runtime environment, Carbon or Cocoa, of the current application?
(HTML)
QA1372: Identifies the runtime environment of the application. Useful only for plugins, frameworks, input methods, etc.
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Core Foundation |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-07
|
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Kernel Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Essential information for programming in the Mac OS X kernel. Includes a high-level overview.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2006-11-07
|
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Matrix Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa matrices.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-11-07
|
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Sound Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to load and play audio data in Cocoa.
|
Audio, Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-11-07
|
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Secrets of the GPT
(HTML)
TN2166: Describes the new partition map format used by Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-06
|
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Image Color Management
(HTML)
TN2115: Learn how to properly support color management in your application.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-01
|
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Finder Interface Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes several C data types used by the Finder to contain information about file system objects.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-10-31
|
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How to add a folder to the contents of a package
(HTML)
QA1484: Describes how to add a folder of files to the package contents of executable code
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-31
|
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Working with the WebKit Nightly Builds
(HTML)
Learn how to track changes in the framework that may affect your web-based content or application.
|
Internet & Web, Open Source |
Articles |
2006-10-31
|
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Socket Name Server Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a native network socket; does nothing in Mac OS X.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-10-27
|
|
AMAppleScriptAction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to support Automator actions that are driven by AppleScript scripts.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-10-26
|
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AMBundleAction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to support Automator actions that are loadable bundles.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-10-26
|
|
AMShellScriptAction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to support Automator actions driven by a shell script or by a Perl or Python script.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-10-26
|
|
AMWorkflow Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to represent an Automator workflow within an application.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-10-26
|
|
Automator Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for creating and working with actions used by the Automator application.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-10-26
|
|
The Font Panel for Carbon API
(HTML)
()
TN2058: The API to display and interact with the Font Panel from Carbon applications on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2006-10-26
|
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NSFontAttributeExplorer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to gather and display various metric information for installed fonts using NSFont.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-10-26
|
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Porting CodeWarrior Projects to Xcode
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to move software projects from CodeWarrior to Xcode and compares the two development environments.
|
Carbon, Porting, Tools |
Guides |
2006-10-26
|
|
TremoloUnit
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Audio unit sample demonstrating how to build an effect unit with a generic view.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2006-10-26
|
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SimplePlayThru
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Use the HAL's Audio Output Unit (AUHAL) for device input and output on a single device (play-thru)
|
Audio, Carbon, Games, Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2006-10-25
|
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Using static versions of existing dynamic libraries
(HTML)
QA1393: Illustrates how to select a static version of a library when a dynamic version of the library exists.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-24
|
|
AppleJavaExtensions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Stub classes for compiling com.apple.eawt/com.apple.eio references on non-Mac OS X platforms.
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2006-10-17
|
|
Java on Intel-based Macs
(HTML)
QA1295: Required changes (if any) for Java applications to run on Intel-based Macs.
|
Java, Porting, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-17
|
|
SeeMyFriends
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use SyncServices API in a Carbon (HLTB) based application
|
Apple Applications, Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-10-16
|
|
USBPrivateDataSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates notifications when a USB device is hotplugged and associating arbitrary data with each device.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2006-10-16
|
|
VolumeToBSDNode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to iterate across all mounted volumes and retrieve their BSD node names.
|
Carbon, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Sample Code |
2006-10-16
|
|
CFFTPSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple example showing how to use CFFTPStream to download and upload files.
|
Core Foundation, Networking |
Sample Code |
2006-10-13
|
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Mixing AWT/Swing and Cocoa-Java
(HTML)
QA1342: Recommended alternatives to mixing Cocoa-Java and AWT/Swing.
|
Java |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-12
|
|
Finding EXC_BAD_ACCESS bugs in a Cocoa project
(HTML)
QA1367: Discusses how to find memory protection violations or EXC_BAD_ACCESS bugs in Cocoa projects.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-10
|
|
What is the "main bundle" of a command-line foundation tool?
(HTML)
QA1436: Reveals the location of the main bundle of a command-line foundation tool.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-10
|
|
CFPrefTopScores
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to access globally shared (writable) user preferences without requiring authentication.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Games, Porting |
Sample Code |
2006-10-09
|
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How to make NSTextField accept tab, return and enter keys.
(HTML)
QA1454: Describes how to make the NSTextField control accept tab, return and enter keys by using the control's dispatch delegate method.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-09
|
|
MyCustomColorPicker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to write a custom color picker using Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-10-09
|
|
NSAtomicStoreCacheNode Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a node in an atomic persistent store.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-10-09
|
|
NSManagedObjectID Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a universal identifier for a managed object.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-10-09
|
|
RecentItems
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements "Recent items" menu(s)
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2006-10-09
|
|
SampleCMPlugIn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A contextual menu plugIn for Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2006-10-09
|
|
Interface element identification in Interface Builder
(HTML)
QA1323: Describes a way to easily visually identify interface elements in a nib file.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-06
|
|
Unix 03 Conformance Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of SUSv3 (Version 3 of the SUS).
|
Darwin |
Release Notes |
2006-10-06
|
|
Building Universal Binaries from "configure"-based Open Source Projects
(HTML)
TN2137: Describes some methods for building some existing "configure"-based Open Source packages as universal binaries.
|
Darwin, Enterprise IT, Open Source |
Technical Notes |
2006-10-05
|
|
Building Objective-C static libraries with categories
(HTML)
QA1490: Describes how to properly build Objective-C static libraries that contain categories on existing classes.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
|
|
CxxNewDelete
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to override the C++ 'new' and 'delete' operators.
|
Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-10-03
|
|
Exception Handling Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API used to monitor and debug exceptional conditions in Objective-C code.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-10-03
|
|
Extending Printing Dialogs
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guide to developing printing dialog extensions, including basic concepts and a documented Carbon-based sample project.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Guides |
2006-10-03
|
|
GCC Porting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides guidance on how to migrate projects to new GCC releases.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Performance, Porting, Tools |
Guides |
2006-10-03
|
|
Network Kernel Extensions (legacy)
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to write a kernel extension for adding or modifying functionality of a networking stack (Mac OS X 10.3 and earlier).
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Guides |
2006-10-03
|
|
NSExceptionHandler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a facility for monitoring and debugging exceptional conditions.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-10-03
|
|
NSPropertyDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to define properties of an entity in a Core Data managed object model.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-10-03
|
|
Performance Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the factors that determine performance.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Java, Open Source, Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2006-10-03
|
|
Preference Panes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create dynamically loaded plug-ins that provide a graphical interface to user preferences.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-10-03
|
|
Preferences Programming Topics for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to manage Core Foundation user preferences.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2006-10-03
|
|
Programmatically Accessing and Manipulating Multiple Keychain Items
(HTML)
QA1486: An explanation on what is and is not possible using the SecKeychain API to manipulate Keychain Items.
|
Cocoa, Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
|
|
Slider Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa sliders.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-10-03
|
|
The state of mDNSResponder
(HTML)
QA1339: Explains how to obtain information regarding the internal state of mDNSResponder.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
|
|
CarbonQuartzComposer_TV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to integrate Cocoa based QuartzComposer window into a Carbon based application
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
Sample Code |
2006-10-02
|
|
Compression Sessions - Multipass encoding and the pass mode flags
(HTML)
QA1457: Discusses how the pass mode flags work when performing multipass compression operations.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-02
|
|
Embedding Hyperlinks in NSTextField and NSTextView
(HTML)
QA1487: Shows how a Cocoa app can embed a hyperlink inside both NSTextField and NSTextView using NSAttributedString.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-02
|
|
ImageBackground
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw an image in the background of an NSOutlineView and NSTableView.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-10-02
|
|
PBORenderToVertexArray
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This sample demonstrates render-to-vertex-array using FBO, PBO, and VBO.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-10-02
|
|
VendorSpecificType00
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to access vendor-specific storage device functionality using a simple interface from user space code.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2006-10-02
|
|
Where are the LiveConnect classes on Mac OS X?
(HTML)
QA1364: Locating classes necessary to build Java-Javascript communication into Java Applets on Mac OS X.
|
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Java |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-02
|
|
Date, Time, and Measurement Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for manipulating the locale-specific data of the battery-operated clock.
|
Carbon, Internationalization |
Reference |
2006-09-29
|
|
NSMutableSet Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable unordered collection of distinct elements.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-09-19
|
|
Using AppleScript Scripts in Cocoa Applications
(HTML)
TN2084: Explains how to work with AppleScript scripts in your Cocoa application.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2006-09-19
|
|
CITransitionSelectorSample2
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Showing all available Core Image transitions in a scrollable NSOpenGLView
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-09-18
|
|
FBOBunnies
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use framebuffer objects (FBO)
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2006-09-18
|
|
Menu Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and managing an application's menus.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-09-15
|
|
Disabling and Enabling an NSTextView
(HTML)
QA1461: Shows how a Cocoa application can disable and enable an NSTextView.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-09-11
|
|
Programmatically Performing an Open Directory Search
(HTML)
QA1462: A short guide on how to programmatically search Open Directory for matching attribute values within records.
|
Core Foundation, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Technical Q&As |
2006-09-11
|
|
Quartz2DBasics
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Carbon and Cocoa sample code demonstrating some basic usage of the Quartz 2D API
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-09-11
|
|
iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers with Combo drive introduced September 2006.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2006-09-07
|
|
Miscellaneous User Space API Reference
(HTML)
Describes APIs located in various headers in /usr/include.
|
Darwin |
Reference |
2006-09-05
|
|
Quartz Programming Guide for QuickDraw Developers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides strategies to help Carbon programmers replace QuickDraw code with Quartz.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2006-09-05
|
|
Sheet Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa sheets.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-09-05
|
|
Speech Synthesis Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes speech synthesis in Mac OS X and explains how your application can produce customized spoken output.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-09-05
|
|
InstallerPluginSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides instructions for extending software installation using custom plugins
|
Games, Tools, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-08-30
|
|
Tagging Handle and Pointer Data References in QuickTime
(HTML)
TN1195: The use of data reference extensions used by QuickTime to tag handle and pointer data references.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2006-08-30
|
|
NSValidatedUserInterfaceItem Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for a control to respond to requests regarding automatic enabling and disabling.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-08-29
|
|
ABIdentityPicker Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the identity picker, a dialog or sheet used to select groups and people for Identity Services.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-08-23
|
|
SCAudioCompress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates audio compression using QuickTime Standard Audio Compression Component
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-08-22
|
|
Navigation Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for presenting a user interface for opening, saving, and navigating files.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-08-16
|
|
NSPredicate Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of logical conditions.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-08-16
|
|
QuickTime 7.1 Update Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the new functions available in QuickTime 7.1.
|
QuickTime |
Release Notes |
2006-08-14
|
|
Hardware Developer Note Terms and Abbreviations
(HTML)
Lists common terms and abbreviations used in Apple's Hardware Developer Notes.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2006-08-08
|
|
StickiesExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains sample code and tools used by Sync Services Tutorial to demonstrate debugging syncing applications.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-08-08
|
|
Apple Remote Desktop Focus on Task Server
(PDF)
Explains how to use Task Server to provide always-on, automated administration of client computers.
|
Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2006-08-07
|
|
Application Architecture Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the architecture of a Cocoa application and how it interacts with the operating system.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-08-07
|
|
Automating Development Tasks with Automator and Xcode
(HTML)
Learn to streamline daily tasks in your development projects using Automator.
|
Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2006-08-07
|
|
Mac OS X Server Collaboration Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Weblog, iChat, and other services that facilitate interactions among users.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-08-07
|
|
Mac OS X Server Getting Started Supplement
(PDF)
Provides an overview of Mac OS X Server features, a worksheet for installation and setup, and a setup example.
|
Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-08-07
|
|
QCFundamentals
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates Coordinate, Interpolation, and Iterative systems in Quartz Composer with an amusing animation
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-08-07
|
|
QCGalaxy
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of Particle Systems and Core Image Filters in Quartz Composer
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-08-07
|
|
Smart Card Setup Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X version 10.4 to use smart cards.
|
Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Guides |
2006-08-07
|
|
ABPresence
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Displays a list of all the people in your Address Book and their iChat status.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Storage, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
|
|
HIToolboxSOU-Delegates
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the HIObject Delegate API.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
|
|
HIToolboxSOU-MenuItemViews
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the Menu Item View API.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
|
|
iChatAppleScriptSamples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample AppleScripts demonstrating new iChat AppleScript features in Leopard, including Event Handlers.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
|
|
SayIt
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Web Kit plug-in which speaks text passed via JavaScript
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
|
|
Watcher
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses FSEvents to monitor a directory hierarchy to keep track of its total size
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
|
|
WebKitDOMElementPlugIn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Web Kit plug-in that modifies its own DOM element style
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
|
|
AudioQueueTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates AudioQueue, an audio playback API introduced in Mac OS X 10.5
|
Audio, Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
BlockAnimation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A bit of java code which INCORRECTLY handles animation
|
Java, Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
Dicey
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dicey is a dice game project that demonstrates various techniques for making a Cocoa application accessible.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
DynamicProperties
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates dynamically resolved properties, using a new Objective C 2.0 feature: dynamically resolved methods.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
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How to create a Cocoa Disclosure Button Control
(HTML)
QA1485: Explains how to create a disclosure button control in Cocoa, not immediately available in Interface Builder.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2006-08-01
|
|
IBFragmentView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates building an Interface Builder plugin including a custom inspector and library integration for a custom view.
|
Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
IKSlideshowDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This small sample project shows how to use the ImageKit Slideshow to display images or PDFs.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
iSync Sample Document
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
iSync Plug-in Maker sample document, illustrating how to build an iSync plug-in for a SyncML phone.
|
Apple Applications, Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
LiveVideoMixer3
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
LiveVideoMixer3 is extended to support Video In via QTKit
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
MethodReplacement
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates an Objective C 2 compatible way to replace a method in an existing Objective C class.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
NSURLClient Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the deprecated class replaced by the classes NSURLConnection and NSURLDownload.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-08-01
|
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QTKitButtonTester
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the QTMovieView methods for hiding and showing the buttons in the movie controller bar.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
QTKitThreadedExport
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to export a QTMovie on a background thread.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
QTNoStepsDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to subclass QTMovieView to override its default behaviors.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
Resizer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A widget that demonstrates how to use the Apple Animation and Animator classes.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
SetCustomIcon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to programmatically set a custom icon for a file, folder, or disk.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
Syncer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A widget that demonstrates how to use handle a Dashboard Sync event.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
TrackFormatDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to get a human-readable, localized description of a track's format.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
WritableFileDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create an empty, writable file associated with a QTMovie object.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
|
|
AppleScriptRunner
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to send mail and execute other AppleScripts from a Carbon application.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Scripting & Automation, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-07-31
|
|
Backup Core Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for managing the backup exclusion status of files and folders.
|
User Experience |
Reference |
2006-07-31
|
|
PDF Annotation Editor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use PDF Kit to examine, edit, and create PDF annotations.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-07-31
|
|
PDF Calendar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use PDF Kit to create PDF content.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-07-31
|
|
HelloStudio
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This is a Hello, world application built using AppleScript Studio.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2006-07-28
|
|
NameAndPassword
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
NameAndPassword is a SFAuthorizationPluginView subclass example.
|
Security |
Sample Code |
2006-07-28
|
|
Processes
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This process management application uses most of AppleScript Studio's significant features.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2006-07-28
|
|
TextEditPlus
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This application is a version of TextEdit enhanced with additional document properties using AppleScript Studio.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2006-07-28
|
|
AttachAScript
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how you can extend any Cocoa application by adding some AppleScripts to it.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2006-07-27
|
|
IdentitySample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
IdentitySample builds a utility which demonstrates how to use the CoreServices Identity API to manage system-wide identities
|
Core Foundation, Networking, Security |
Sample Code |
2006-07-27
|
|
SimpleCalendar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the Calendar Store framework to fetch iCal events and display them on a custom calendar.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2006-07-27
|
|
ABPerson C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type that encapsulates information about a person in Address Book.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-26
|
|
ABRecord Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describres how this superclass providies a common interface to and defines common properties for all Address Book records.
|
Apple Applications |
Reference |
2006-07-26
|
|
Address Book Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants found in the Address Book framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-26
|
|
Address Book Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types and constants found in the Address Book framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-26
|
|
Carbon Porting Tutorial
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Porting a simple application from Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X
|
Carbon, Porting, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-07-25
|
|
CarbonCocoaCoreImageTab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Carbon-based application creates a Cocoa-based web window which used CoreImage filters to transition between tabbed WebViews
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
Sample Code |
2006-07-25
|
|
Device input using the HAL Output Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2091: How to get input from an audio device by using the HAL's Output Audio Unit.
|
Audio |
Technical Notes |
2006-07-25
|
|
Deploying Mac OS X Computers for K-12 Education
(PDF)
Explains how to configure and deploy Mac OS X Server and Mac OS X computers for K-12 education.
|
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2006-07-24
|
|
QuickTime 7.1 User's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to use QuickTime Player and QuickTime Pro for Mac OS X and Windows computer users.
|
Apple Applications, QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-07-24
|
|
Software Delivery Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to distribute and install Mac OS X software using PackageMaker and Installer.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-07-24
|
|
NSCoder Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the abstract class that provides the basis for archiving.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-23
|
|
qtdataexchange.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Import files, export a movie into any format supported by QuickTime's movie exporters.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-07-20
|
|
Going Universal: Audio Developers Catch the Wave
(HTML)
Learn how audio developers who built universal binaries of their applications are reaping the benefits.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, Porting |
Articles |
2006-07-18
|
|
MovieAudioExtraction - Extracting all available audio samples
(HTML)
QA1481: Describes how to correct for MovieAudioExtraction missing some audio samples at the end of audio files.
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-07-18
|
|
PMPrinterPrintWithFile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to send files, for example PostScript and PDF, directly to the printer. Replaces the pict-ps path.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Sample Code |
2006-07-18
|
|
Application Kit Release Notes (10.4 and Earlier)
(HTML)
|
Cocoa, Internationalization |
Release Notes |
2006-07-17
|
|
Component Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for using shared code resources.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-17
|
|
GLSLShowpiece
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
GLSLShowpiece demonstrates several Vertex and Fragment shaders
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-07-17
|
|
KPI Reference
(HTML)
Provides information on the NKE Sustainable API in Headerdoc format.
|
Darwin, Networking |
Reference |
2006-07-17
|
|
Losing the character code when using the control key
(HTML)
QA1446: Explains why the control key transforms the character code instead of simply setting the appropriate modifier bit.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2006-07-17
|
|
NSFetchRequestExpression Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Core Data fetch request as an expression.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-16
|
|
Security Interface Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for creating views and dialogs relating to authorization, certificates, and keychains.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-07-14
|
|
SFAuthorizationPluginView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class an authorization plug-in uses to display a custom view within the Apple-supplied authorization views.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-07-14
|
|
Apple Game Sprockets Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the programming interface defined by Game Sprockets. Replaced by Quartz Display Services.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
Find By Content Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for performing relevance-ranked searches. Replaced by Search Kit.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
HTML Rendering Library Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for drawing HTML text and images in a window. Replaced by the Web Kit.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
Launch Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an API for opening documents, other applications, and URLs, in a way similar to the Finder or the Dock.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
Low Memory Accessors Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for obtaining information stored in low-memory variables.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
MDLineage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for tracking versions of a file.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
NSTreeNode Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a tree node in an object model.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
Palette Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API used to select colors for display devices limited to an 8-bit pixel depth.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
Picture Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for reading and modifying image data stored in PICT-formatted files. Replaced by Quartz2D.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
Power Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the legacy C API for controlling power to the internal hardware devices of battery-powered Macintosh computers.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
QuickDraw Text Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for measuring and drawing text. Replaced by ATSUI.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
Spotlight Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API used to define Apple's desktop search technology, Spotlight.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
TextEdit Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the deprecated technology replaced by the Multilingual Text Engine (MLTE).
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
URL Access Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for transferring data to and from a URL from within an application. Replaced by CFNetwork.
|
Carbon, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-07-13
|
|
Apple Help Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for finding and displaying help content using Apple's HTML-based help system.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-07-12
|
|
CFError Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a runtime error.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-07-12
|
|
Drag Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for dragging objects within the user interface.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-07-12
|
|
Folder Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for finding and accessing directories, including common Mac OS X system locations.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-12
|
|
Memory Management Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for accessing global variables and managing the operating-system queue.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-12
|
|
Pascal String Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for manipulating Pascal strings in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-12
|
|
SCSI Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the C API for accessing SCSI devices in Classic Mac OS. Replaced by the I/O Kit.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-12
|
|
Translation Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for handling data and documents between applications, including applications from another operating system.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-12
|
|
JSheets
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses AWT Native Interface (JAWT) to Display Cocoa sheet dialogs in Java
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2006-07-11
|
|
MovieVideoChart
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates direct access to video samples in movie files, using B-frame-aware APIs in QuickTime 7.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-07-11
|
|
NSFetchedPropertyDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a fetched property of an entity in a Core Data managed object model.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-11
|
|
NSRelationshipDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a relationship in a Core Data schema.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-11
|
|
Improving Your Software with Xcode andStatic Code Analysis Techniques
(HTML)
Learn about static analysis and get started using it with an Xcode project.
|
Performance, Tools |
Articles |
2006-07-10
|
|
ISyncFilter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-07
|
|
ISyncRecordSnapshot Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-07
|
|
QTPixelBufferVCToCGImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using QTPixelBufferContextCreate with NewMovieFromProperties to output pixel buffers from a movie and draw them.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-07-07
|
|
NSCompoundPredicate Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of logical gate and comparison operations.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-04
|
|
How do I use asserts while debugging?
(HTML)
QA1431: How do I enable asserts so they log their messages and/or break when I'm debugging?
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-06-30
|
|
ISyncChange Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-06-30
|
|
AddTextMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Adds a text track to an existing movie selected by the user.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-06-28
|
|
AppleScript Terminology and Apple Event Codes Reference
(HTML)
Lists terms used in AppleScript, AppleScript Studio, and Standard Additions with their matching codes.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Release Notes |
2006-06-28
|
|
C++ Runtime Environment Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides information about how to create and deploy C++ binaries.
|
Tools |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
Code Size Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for reducing the size of an application binary.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
Drag and Drop Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement drag and drop in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
ImageFile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use GraphicsImporter to import and display a wide range of image file formats.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-06-28
|
|
MDItem Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the metadata attributes for a file.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-06-28
|
|
Memory Usage Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of memory-related code.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Hardware & Drivers, Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
NSCloseCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to close a scriptable object or objects--typically a document or window.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-06-28
|
|
NSMutableAttributedString Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable character string with attributes.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-06-28
|
|
NSRelativeSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify an object in a collection by its position relative to another object.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-06-28
|
|
NSSpecifierTest Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to apply a test to compare a specified object to another object.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-06-28
|
|
NSToolbarItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a single item in a window's toolbar.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-06-28
|
|
NSURLCredential Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a credential used to authenticate a URL load request.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-06-28
|
|
NSWhoseSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify every object in a container that matches a defined condition.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-06-28
|
|
Online Help
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add help to a Cocoa application.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
Outline View Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa outline views.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
Printing Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Cocoa applications.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
QTSimpleApplet
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to display any QuickTime content within a java.awt.Applet.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-06-28
|
|
QTStreamingApplet
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to display QuickTime streaming content within a java.awt.Applet.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-06-28
|
|
Quartz Display Services Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Shows how to configure and control display hardware using Quartz Display Services.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
Scroll View Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use scroll views in Cocoa applications.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
Text System User Interface Layer Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement the main, high-level interface to the Cocoa text system.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-06-28
|
|
TimeCode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add and remove TimeCode tracks to a movie.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-06-28
|
|
Building Customized User Client Drivers for USB Devices
(HTML)
Learn how to write the setup code for card readers, bill validators, and other devices.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Articles |
2006-06-26
|
|
Using the QTKit Framework
(HTML)
Learn how the QuickTime Kit works and how to use it in your application.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Articles |
2006-06-19
|
|
Test64BitMultiprec
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements (PPC) A*Y+B where A & B are arrays of 64-bit words and Y is a 64-bit integer
|
Performance, Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-06-09
|
|
Developing Games on Mac OS X Using Third-Party Game Engines
(HTML)
Create your own game using the powerful game engines that run on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games |
Articles |
2006-06-05
|
|
Introducing Xcode 2.3
(HTML)
Get an overview of Xcode 2.3.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2006-05-31
|
|
ABActionDelegate Protocol Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol for populating the rollover menus of Address Book with custom items.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
ABImageClient Protocol Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to handle images loaded from an asynchronous fetch from ABPerson objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
ABMutableMultiValue Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use these classes to represent properties that might have multiple values.
|
Apple Applications |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
ABPeoplePickerView Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to customize the behavior of people-picker views in an application's user interface.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
ABSearchElement Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to specify a search query for records in the Address Book database.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Address Book C Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for supporting and working with Address Book.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
AddressBook Functions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions and function-like macros found in the Address Book framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Animation Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use Cocoa animation objects to enhance user interface transitions.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2006-05-23
|
|
Apple Filing Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple Filing Protocol commands.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Application Kit Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types defined in the Application Kit framework not described in individual classes.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Bonjour Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Apple's zero-configuration networking architecture in Cocoa applications.
|
Games, Networking |
Guides |
2006-05-23
|
|
Byte-Order Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Core Foundation byte-order functions.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
CIColor Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions to support Cocoa color information.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Component Creation Reference for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Dscribes the API for creating QuickTime movie import, export, and preview components.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Compression and Decompression Reference for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime compression and decompression operations.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Data Components Reference for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime data components.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
DOMHTMLFrameElement Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API added to the DOMHTMLFrameElement class to facilitate communication between WebKit and the DOM API.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
DOMHTMLIFrameElement Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API added to the DOMHTMLIFrameElement class to facilitate communication between WebKit and the DOM API.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
DOMHTMLObjectElement Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API added to the DOMHTMLObjectElement class to facilitate communication between WebKit and the DOM API.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
GCC 3 Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Xcode 2.3
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2006-05-23
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HBA Device Driver Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to develop a high-performance, kernel-resident driver for an HBA device.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Image Codec Reference for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime image codecs.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Image Compression Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime image compression.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Import and Export Reference for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime graphics importing and exporting.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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InstantMessage Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants found in the Instant Message framework.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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InstantMessage Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types found in the Instant Message framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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J2SE 5.0 Release 4 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with J2SE 5.0 Release 4 for Mac OS X v.10.4.
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Java, Mac OS X Server |
Release Notes |
2006-05-23
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Jar Bundler User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and a tutorial about deploying JAR-based applications as Mac OS X application bundles.
|
Java, Porting, Tools |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Movie Controller Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime movie controllers.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Movie Toolkit Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime Movie Toolkit.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Network Services Location Manager (Legacy)
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Explains how to have a Carbon application discover available network services.
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Carbon, Networking |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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NSAppleEventManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to work with Apple event handler routines and to suspend and resume event handling.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSAppleScript Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions to the NSAppleScript class to provide syntax-highlighted script source.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSArchiver Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a class that encodes objects into an architecture-independent format.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSChangeSpelling Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for correcting a misspelled word.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSClassDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for information about the relationships and properties of a class.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSClipView Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that contains and scrolls the document view of a scroll view.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSCloneCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to clone a scriptable object or objects.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSCoder Application Kit Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for converting archived NXColor objects into NSColor objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSCoding Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for archiving.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSComboBox Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for entering text or selecting from a pop-up list of items.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSComboBoxCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the text field that provides the user interface for NSComboBox objects.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSComboBoxCellDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving data requests from an NSComboBoxCell object.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSComboBoxDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving data requests from an NSComboBox object.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSComparisonMethods Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for default comparison methods in the NSSpecifierTest class.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSCopying Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for providing immutable duplicates of objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSCountCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to count the number of objects of a specified class in the specified object container.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSCreateCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to create a specified scriptable object.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSDecimalNumberBehaviors Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for controlling the behavior of NSDecimalNumber objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSDeleteCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to delete a specified scriptable object or objects.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSDeserializer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated technology replaced by the NSPropertyListSerialization class.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSDrawer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a retractable user interface element that displays view objects.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSEditor Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface used to commit or discard edits.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSEditorRegistration Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving uncommitted-change messages from Cocoa bindings-compatible views.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSExistsCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to determine whether a specified scriptable object exists.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSForm Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a vertical matrix of NSFormCell objects.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSFormCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a title and text entry field in an NSForm object.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSGetCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to get the specified value or object from the specified scriptable object.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSGlyphGenerator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a glyph generator for text layout.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSHTTPCookieStorage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of cookies shared across all applications.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSHTTPURLResponse Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a response to an HTTP request.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSIgnoreMisspelledWords Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for a spelling checker's ignored words list.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSLogicalTest Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to perform logical operations in determining the scriptable objects a command acts on.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMessagePort Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an endpoint for distributed object connections or interprocess messaging.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMetadataItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the metadata of a file.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMiddleSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify the middle object in a collection.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMoveCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to move the specified scriptable object or objects.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMutableAttributedString Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for setting attributes of mutable attributed strings.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMutableCharacterSet Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable set of characters.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMutableCopying Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for providing mutable duplicates of objects.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMutableIndexSet Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable collection of unique unsigned integers.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMutableURLRequest Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable request for a resource identified by a URL.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSNameSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify an object in a collection (or container) by name.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSNull Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that represents null.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSObjCTypeSerializationCallBack Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated technology.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSParagraphStyle Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable paragraph style.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSPlaceholders Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for providing default display values when a Cocoa bindings attribute returns a selection marker.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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|
NSPreferencePane Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the interface for subclasses to provide preference panes to System Preferences or other applications.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSPropertySpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify a simple attribute value, a one-to-one relationship, or all elements of a to-many relationship.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSProtocolChecker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that restricts the messages that can be sent to another object.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSQuitCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to quit the specified application.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSRandomSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify an arbitrary object in a collection.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSRangeSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify a range of objects in a container through two delimiting objects.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSRulerMarker Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a marker on a ruler, such as a tab setting.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSRulerView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a ruler, with markers, that adjoins a scroll view's document view.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSScriptCoercionHandler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a mechanism for converting one kind of scripting data to another.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSScriptExecutionContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a shared instance of the context in which the current script command is executed.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSScriptingComparisonMethods Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to define a set of methods for comparing script objects.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSScriptObjectSpecifiers Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by scriptable objects to provide a fully specified object specifier to themselves.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSScriptWhoseTest Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the abstract class used to represent expressions for testing scriptable object inclusion.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSScrollView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view for displaying content larger than its bounds.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSSearchField Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a text field optimized for entering a search query.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSSecureTextField Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a text field that hides its text.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSSerializer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated technology replaced by the NSPropertyListSerialization class.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSSetCommand Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to set values in a scriptable object.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSSimpleHorizontalTypesetter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the deprecated technology replaced by NSATSTypesetter.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSSlider Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for selecting a value from a continuous range of values.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSSliderCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an action cell that provides appearance and behavior for an NSSlider object.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSStepper Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control that can increment and decrement a value.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSStepperCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an action cell that provides appearance and behavior for an NSStepper object.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSTableHeaderCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the user interface of a column header of a table view.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSTableHeaderView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a column header of a table view.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTabView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view that supports switching between subviews.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTabViewItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a single view in a tab view.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTextAttachment Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a text attachment for an attributed string.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTextAttachmentCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the user interface for a text attachment.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTextAttachmentCell Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for drawing text attachments.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTextBlock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a block of text laid out in a subregion of a text container.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSTextContainer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an area where text is laid out.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTextInput Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Descibes the formal protocol that text views implement to receive input from the user's keyboard and mouse.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSTextList Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a section of text that forms a single list.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTextStorage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the text storage system.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTextTab Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a tab in a paragraph style.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSTextTableBlock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a block of text that appears as a cell within a table.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSToolbarItemValidation Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for providing customized enabling and disabling of a toolbar item.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSToolTipOwner Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving requests for tooltip text.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSUnarchiver Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that extracts the contents of an archive created by NSArchiver.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSUniqueIDSpecifier Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify an object in a container by unique ID.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSURL Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions to support pasteboards.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSURLAuthenticationChallenge Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a challenge from a server requiring authentication from the client.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLAuthenticationChallengeSender Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving authentication challenges.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLCredentialStorage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mapping of credentials to their corresponding protection spaces.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSURLDownload Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a connection used to download data to a file.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSURLHandleClient Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated technology replaced by the NSURLDownload class.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSURLProtectionSpace Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an area on a server that requires authentication of URL load requests.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSURLProtocolClient Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface used by protocol objects to communicate with the URL loading system.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSUserDefaultsController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Cocoa bindings-compatible manager for user preferences.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSUserInterfaceValidations Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for participating in automatic enabling and disabling of controls.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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NSViewAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an animation in a view or window.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSWindowController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for controlling a window that is usually stored in a nib file.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
NSWindowScripting Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category on NSWindow for scripting basic properties and commands of windows in scriptable applications.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Open Directory Plug-in Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement dynamically loaded libraries that respond to Open Directory client requests in Carbon.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Guides |
2006-05-23
|
|
Open Directory Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon API for using Open Directory.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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PDFAnnotationCircle Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating circle annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
PDFAnnotationInk Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating ink annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
PDFAnnotationLink Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating link annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
PDFAnnotationMarkup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating markup annotations (highlighting, underlining, and so on) in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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PDFAnnotationSquare Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating square annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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PDFBorder Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating borders around annotations in PDF documents.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
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Preference Panes Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for supporting and working with preference panes.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
QTKit Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types and constants in the QTKit framework.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
QuickTime Atoms and Resources Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes API details of QuickTime atoms and public resources.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
QuickTime Callbacks Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime callbacks.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
QuickTime Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes constants defined in the QuickTime framework that are not described in individual API reference documents.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
QuickTime Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes data types defined in the QuickTime framework that are not described in individual API reference documents.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
QuickTime Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
QuickTime Movie Properties Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for managing QuickTime movie properties.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
QuickTime Music Architecture Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for the QuickTime Music Architecture.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
QuickTime Streaming Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime Streaming.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Screen Saver Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for supporting and working with screen effects.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Screen Saver Functions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions and function-like macros available in the Screen Saver framework.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
ScreenSaverDefaults Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that defines a set of methods for saving and restoring user defaults for screen savers.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
ScreenSaverView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that defines the interface for subclassers to interact with the screen saver infrastructure.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Security Foundation Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Security Foundation framework for adding fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
SecurityInterface Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types found in the Security Interface framework.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Sequence Grabber Reference for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime sequence grabbing.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
SFAuthorizationView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays a lock icon that indicates a user interface has restricted access.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
SFCertificatePanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays one or more certificates in a panel or sheet.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
SFCertificateTrustPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that enables the user to edit the trust settings in a certificate.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
SFCertificateView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays the contents of a certificate.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
SFChooseIdentityPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that allows a user to select an identity from a list.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
SFKeychainSavePanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays a sheet or panel that allows the user to create a keychain.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
SFKeychainSettingsPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays a panel or sheet that allows users to change their keychain settings.
|
Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Video Components Reference for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime video components.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
WebDocumentRepresentation Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol adopted by document representation classes that handle specific MIME types.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
WebDocumentSearching Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol adopted by document view objects to support searching.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
WebUndefined Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to represent the JavaScript "undefined" value.
|
Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Windows API Reference for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Windows interface to QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
Xsan Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes managing files and storage pools with Xsan.
|
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Performance, Storage |
Guides |
2006-05-23
|
|
Xsan Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xsan API commands.
|
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Performance, Storage |
Reference |
2006-05-23
|
|
CreatePictFile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a QTComponent from a PICT, JPEG or GIF file using a GraphicsImporter.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
CustomMedia
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to subclass quicktime.std.movies.media.Media to support custom media types.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
DukeMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates playback of any QuickTime content within a java.awt display space using a QTComponent.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
ImportExport
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates both importing and referencing a media file and performing a movie export with customisable settings.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
KeyboardController
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to customise user controlled playback of a movie using the keyboard.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
MovieCallbacks
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to display a QuickTime movie within a window and add Call-backs.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
MovieTextFinder
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to search for text within the text track of a QuickTime movie.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
Music
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use QuickTime's music components.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
PlayMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates QuickTime content playback within a java.awt.Frame using the QTFactory to create a QTComponent.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
PlaySound
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to play a sound or midi file using AWT rather than a QTComponent.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
PlayTune
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the TunePlayer to play a Tune using the QuickTime Music Architecture.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
TimeCallbackDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add and remove TimeCode tracks to a movie.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-11
|
|
ImageProducing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to display any QuickTime drawing object using Java's ImageProducing model.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-05
|
|
LiveVideoMixer2
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An updated LiveVideoMixer with DV out over FireWire
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-05
|
|
SoundMemRecord
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This code shows using the SoundManager SPB calls for simple audio recording to memory.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-05
|
|
SoundRecord
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows using the SequenceGrabber for simple audio recording
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-05-05
|
|
Changing the volume of audio devices
(HTML)
QA1016: Demonstrates volume controls for audio devices
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2006-05-02
|
|
QuickTime for Windows ActiveX/COM Frequently Asked Questions
(HTML)
TN2120: Provides answers to many frequently asked questions about the QuickTime ActiveX/COM control
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2006-05-02
|
|
MySQL on Mac OS X: An Ideal Development Combination
(HTML)
Learn why MySQL running on Mac OS X is such a natural combination.
|
Open Source |
Articles |
2006-05-01
|
|
Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
(HTML)
()
TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
|
Carbon, Darwin, Enterprise IT, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Porting, Security |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-25
|
|
Building an Open Source Universal Binary
(HTML)
Learn to build a universal binary through this sample build that uses OpenSSL.
|
Darwin, Open Source |
Articles |
2006-04-24
|
|
AudioDeviceNotify
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to enumerate audio devices attached to the system and how to handle device notifications
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2006-04-21
|
|
Bouncy
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demostrates using Shark For Java to profile Java Applications
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-17
|
|
Fractal Performance
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Three fractal applications that show various bottlenecks and how they can be fixed.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Java, Performance, Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-04-17
|
|
JNI Development on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2147: Discusses use of native APIs and UI elements from Java applications
|
Cocoa, Java, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-17
|
|
Enumerating fonts with ATS
(HTML)
QA1471: Describes the different ATS font enumeration methods
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-04-14
|
|
UnsupportedClassVersionError With J2SE 5.0 Release 4
(HTML)
QA1474: Explains problems running existing Xcode projects after upgrading to J2SE 5.0 Release 4
|
Java, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-04-14
|
|
BlockedEventQueue
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Counter-example: shows hang when Java ActionListener blocks AWTEventQueue
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-13
|
|
CWCocoaComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Native color picker Integration for AWT/Swing applications using NSColorWell and NSColorPanel
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
|
|
HelpHook
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple Help Viewer integration for J2SE applications, using a native Cocoa library.
|
Java, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
|
|
JavaSplashScreen
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Quickly display a splash screen while instantiating the 1.4.x/1.5 JVM from a Cocoa application.
|
Java, Performance |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
|
|
MyFirstJNIProject
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Java application that calls the Address Book framework through the JNI
|
Java, Tools, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
|
|
QCCocoaComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Displays Quartz Composer compositions inside a Swing JFrame
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
|
|
simpleJavaLauncher
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to launch 1.4.x and future JVM's from a Core Foundation tool.
|
Java, Porting, Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
|
|
SkyCreator
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using the QuartzDebug utility with Java Applications by creating a random image of a starry sky.
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
|
|
Using the kQTPropertyClass_DRM properties with QuickTime
(HTML)
QA1476: Explains how to use the kQTPropertyClass_DRM properties with QuickTime media.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-04-11
|
|
iMac G5 Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iMac G5 computer introduced in October 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2006-04-07
|
|
Address Book Programming Guide for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add, search, remove, and customize Address Book records.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
Apple Filing Protocol Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes high-level concepts for Apple Filing Protocol commands.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
AppleScript Studio Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create script-driven applications with complex user interfaces based on Cocoa UI classes. Includes tutorials.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
Assertions and Logging
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use assertions and logging to diagnose problems in Cocoa applications.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
Coding Guidelines for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Naming guidelines for Cocoa API and design advice to framework developers.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
Delivering Content with RSS for Web Developers on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how to provide content through RSS in your application or on your website.
|
Internet & Web |
Articles |
2006-04-04
|
|
Drawing Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the speed of drawing code.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
Interacting with the Operating System
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications manage tasks and get information about hosts and processes.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
Launch Time Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the launch performance of an application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
Table View Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa table views.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
Writing PCI Drivers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information about writing I/O Kit drivers for PCI, AGP, and CardBus (PC Card) devices.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
ExtractMovieAudioToAIFF
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to extract audio from QuickTime Movies and write the data to an AIFF file.
|
Audio, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-03-31
|
|
WcharDataFormatter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An example of how to write a custom data formatter.
|
Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-03-31
|
|
CoreAudio Overload Warnings
(HTML)
QA1467: Describes CoreAudio overload warnings what they mean and how to avoid them.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-29
|
|
MovieAudioExtraction - Ensure a Movie is fully loaded before starting an extraction session
(HTML)
QA1469: Describes the importance of making sure a Movie is fully loaded before extracting audio.
|
Audio, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-29
|
|
Using NSSound with CoreAudio on Mac OS 10.3.x
(HTML)
QA1394: Workaround the NULL input buffers in a Core Audio IOProc callback when using NSSound by using AudioDeviceAddIOProc
|
Audio, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-29
|
|
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Leopard Technology Overview
(HTML)
Learn how to get ready for Leopard.
|
Mac OS X |
Articles |
2006-03-27
|
|
do shell script in AppleScript
(HTML)
()
TN2065: Frequently Asked Questions about the AppleScript "do shell script" command.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Technical Notes |
2006-03-23
|
|
Creating a Movie from Movie Data in Memory
(HTML)
QA1341: Describes how to create a movie from movie data in memory.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-21
|
|
Building a JNI Universal Application with Xcode
(HTML)
Learn to add Mac OS X features into your Java application using JNI and Xcode.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Tools |
Articles |
2006-03-20
|
|
ColorSync Color Matching on Intel-based Macs
(HTML)
QA1464: Describes special considerations for byte ordering when performing ColorSync color matching on Intel-based Macs
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-16
|
|
DragItemAround
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates creating a custom subclass of NSView.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2006-03-16
|
|
SpecialPictureProtocol
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Use a custom NSURLProtocol to create jpeg images in memory for display in a webView.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2006-03-13
|
|
Apple Core Audio Format Specification 1.0
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the Apple Core Audio Format (CAF) for audio files.
|
Audio |
Reference |
2006-03-08
|
|
DVD Playback Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use DVD Playback Services to add DVD-Video playback features to applications.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2006-03-08
|
|
Spotlight Query Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to add Spotlight searching to your applications.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2006-03-08
|
|
Time Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for scheduling routines for execution at a later time.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2006-03-08
|
|
HISimpleList
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to create a simple list using the HIView APIs introduced in Mac OS X 10.2.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-03-03
|
|
Making the most of Cocoa bindings in Quartz Composer
(HTML)
TN2146: Describes how to best use Cocoa bindings with Quartz Composer.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2006-03-03
|
|
Movie Export From Procedures - Providing k2vuyPixelFormat data to MovieExportGetDataProc
(HTML)
QA1465: Discusses adding the missing 'rowb' ImageDescription extension when using MakeImageDescriptionFromPixMap with a k2vuyPixelFormat GWorld for a procedures export.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-03
|
|
QTSetMovieAudioDevice
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Create a QT audio context for an audio output device and target a movie to render to the context
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-03-03
|
|
Common QA and Roadmap for USB Software Development on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1370: Roadmap for development of USB Software on Mac OS X and some Common Questions and Answers
|
Hardware & Drivers, Performance, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-02-28
|
|
iTunesController
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
iTunesController allows you to control iTunes without having to bring it to the foreground.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Scripting & Automation, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-02-23
|
|
The "packages" node in the device tree
(HTML)
HW90: Describes the "packages" node in the Open Firmware device tree.
|
Audio, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Performance, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-02-22
|
|
Taking Advantage of PDF Kit in Your Cocoa Application
(HTML)
Learn to handle PDF documents in your Cocoa application without writing a lot of custom code.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2006-02-20
|
|
Is QuickTime thread-safe?
(HTML)
QA1088: Discusses thread-safety and reentrancy of the QuickTime library on both Mac & Windows.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-02-14
|
|
QTCarbonCoreImage101
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to render QuickTime Movies using Core Image filters and the new video pipeline.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-02-14
|
|
Working with Quartz Composer
(HTML)
Learn to build a sample composition without having to write code.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2006-02-13
|
|
Carbon Accessibility Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for making Carbon applications accessible to assistive technologies.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CFData Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable byte buffer.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CFMutableBitVector Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable ordered collection containing bit values.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CFPlugIn Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a plug-in.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CFPropertyList Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a runtime representation of a property list.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CFRunLoopObserver Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a means to receive callbacks at specific points during a run loop's execution.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CFRunLoopSource Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the source for a run loop.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CFRunLoopTimer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a timer associated with a run loop.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CFUserNotification Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a notification.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CFXMLNode Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for representing an individual XML construct.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-02-07
|
|
CheckExecutableArchitecture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Determine whether a particular Mach-O executable contains a version suitable for executing on a given processor architecture.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2006-02-07
|
|
Integrating the QuickTime for Windows 7.0.3 Installer into your Application Installer
(HTML)
QA1463: Describes new behavior for the QuickTime for Windows 7.0.3 Installer
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-02-07
|
|
Mac OS X Printing System Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces Apple's printing architecture. Includes a road map for developing software.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Guides |
2006-02-07
|
|
Property List Programming Topics for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use structured, textual representations of data in Core Foundation.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2006-02-07
|
|
Segmented Controls Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa segmented controls.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-02-07
|
|
System Configuration Programming Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use system configuration services for network configuration and management, including determining reachability and getting connected.
|
Darwin, Networking |
Guides |
2006-02-07
|
|
Sequence Grabber preallocates large file when recording
(HTML)
QA1411: Describes how to prevent the Sequence Grabber from filling your entire disk when recording.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-02-06
|
|
CDROMSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to find CD-ROM media and read sectors from that media on Mac OS X.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2006-01-31
|
|
Optimizing Your Application with System Trace in Shark 4
(HTML)
See how your code interacts with Mac OS X using the power of Shark.
|
Performance, Tools |
Articles |
2006-01-30
|
|
SillyFrequencyLevels
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to obtain audio frequency levels from a Movie using SetMovieAudioFrequencyMeteringNumBands and GetMovieAudioFrequencyLevels APIs.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-01-25
|
|
Coalesced Updates
(HTML)
TN2133: How to achieve the maxium frame rate in your Mac OS X application
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2006-01-20
|
|
CFNetworkHTTPDownload
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to download a URL using CFNetworking.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Networking |
Sample Code |
2006-01-18
|
|
Compression Sessions - Configuring options using the Standard Compression dialog
(HTML)
QA1456: Discusses how to configure Compression Session options using Standard Compression dialog.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
|
|
Compression Sessions - Enabling muti-pass encoding
(HTML)
QA1450: Describes how to enable multi-pass encoding when using ICM compression sessions.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
|
|
Compression Sessions - Temporal compression options
(HTML)
QA1455: Discusses the temporal compression option as it relates to quality and other compression session options.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
|
|
Debugging Graphics with QuartzDebug
(HTML)
()
QA1236: Explains how to use QuartzDebug to debug graphics issues.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Java, Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
|
|
Decompression Sessions - Setting codec accuracy and field mode
(HTML)
QA1460: Describes how to set codec accuracy and field mode options when creating a decompression sessions.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
|
|
Limiting the component list in SCRequestImageSettings
(HTML)
QA1062: Describes the scCompressionListType flag, which limits the list of compressors shown in the standard image settings dialog.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
|
|
Binary Data Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create and use Core Foundation data objects, object-oriented wrappers for byte buffers.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
CFBinaryHeap Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection sorted using a binary search algorithm.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-01-10
|
|
Deprecated CALL_ON_[UN]LOAD pragmas
(HTML)
QA1429: Replace deprecated CALL_ON_[UN]LOAD pragmas with constructor [destructor] function attributes.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-10
|
|
filesystem_examples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Collection of command line tools illustrating filesystem features.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2006-01-10
|
|
High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.4)
(HTML)
|
Carbon |
Release Notes |
2006-01-10
|
|
High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.4.2)
(HTML)
|
Carbon |
Release Notes |
2006-01-10
|
|
High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.4.3)
(HTML)
|
Carbon |
Release Notes |
2006-01-10
|
|
Ink Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the C API for customizing handwriting recognition.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-01-10
|
|
J2SE 5.0 Release 3 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with J2SE 5.0 Release 3 for Mac OS X v.10.4.
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2006-01-10
|
|
Nested Functions in Xcode
(HTML)
TN2161: This technote explains how to port code which uses nested functions in Xcode 2.2.
|
Tools |
Technical Notes |
2006-01-10
|
|
QuickTime Compression and Decompression Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the QuickTime data compression and decompression technologies.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
QuickTime Guide for Windows
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces Windows programming techniques for QuickTime.
|
Internet & Web, QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
QuickTime Import and Export Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes QuickTime's technology for importing and exporting graphics and other data into and out of movies.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
QuickTime Media Types and Media Handlers Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes video, sound, text, time code, and tween media handlers.
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
QuickTime Movie Basics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces some of the basic concepts you need to understand when working with QuickTime movies.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
QuickTime Movie Internals Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes technologies inside QuickTime movies, including time management, modifier tracks, access keys, posters, and movie and file previews.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
QuickTime Music Architecture Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to enable synthesizing and playing of sounds and musical sequences.
|
Audio, Carbon, QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
QuickTime Streaming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the QuickTime streaming technology.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
QuickTime Transport and Delivery Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes components that transport data between QuickTime movies and specific devices.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
|
|
Unicode Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API that allows applications and input methods to operate on Unicode text.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-01-10
|
|
WebObjects Dynamic Elements Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the WebObjects dynamic elements.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Reference |
2006-01-10
|
|
QTKitMovieShuffler
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a simple QTKit movie player application.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-01-03
|
|
SampleFilterScheme
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a simple filter scheme which passes all operations through to its provider unchanged.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Sample Code |
2006-01-03
|
|
Setting default open Finder window
(HTML)
QA1449: How to set the default Finder window to open when a disk is mounted
|
Carbon, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-03
|
|
SimpleAudioExtraction
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the QuickTime 7.0 Movie Audio Extraction APIs
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-01-03
|
|
ThreadsExportMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates movie exporting using the QuickTime movie export component on separate threads of a Cocoa application.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-01-03
|
|
Using the Audio Extraction API in QuickTime 7
(HTML)
Learn how your application can extract audio from multiple sound tracks in a QuickTime movie.
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Articles |
2005-12-19
|
|
Working with Xcode Build Settings
(HTML)
Learn how to customize your build process intuitively to help you manage complex project settings.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2005-12-12
|
|
CFBitVector Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable ordered collection containing bit values.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFBoolean Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a Boolean value.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFDate Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a date and time.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFMutableArray Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable ordered collection.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFMutableBag Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable unordered collection that may contain duplicate values.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFMutableCharacterSet Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable set of Unicode characters.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFMutableDictionary Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable collection of key-value pairs.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFMutableSet Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable unordered collection of distinct values.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFNull Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that represents null.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFPlugInInstance Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated technology replaced by the CFPlugin opaque type.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFSet Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable unordered collection of distinct values.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
CFTree Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a tree structure.
|
Core Foundation |
Reference |
2005-12-06
|
|
Device File Access Guide for Serial Devices
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for using I/O Kit and POSIX functions to develop applications that communicate with serial devices.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-12-06
|
|
Search Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Search Kit architecture and workflow, and how to add search capabilities to Carbon and Cocoa applications.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2005-12-06
|
|
How can I handle smooth mouse wheel scrolling?
(HTML)
QA1453: Details an undocumented Carbon Event which will be added to the public headers in a later DevTools release.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2005-11-29
|
|
Moving Your Project from CodeWarrior to Xcode
(HTML)
Get started moving your project from CodeWarrior to Xcode.
|
Carbon, Porting, Tools |
Articles |
2005-11-28
|
|
WebKitCIPlugIn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This sample WebKit plugin for Safari demonstrate how to use CoreImage in a HTML page.
|
Apple Applications, Graphics & Imaging, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2005-11-28
|
|
Bundle Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation bundle objects to organize resources.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Open Source, Tools |
Guides |
2005-11-09
|
|
Carbon Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines Carbon and the components of Carbon applications. Provides a whirlwind tour of Carbon APIs.
|
Carbon, Mac OS X |
Guides |
2005-11-09
|
|
Coding in the Kernel
(HTML)
Considerations and caveats about programming in the kernel.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-11-09
|
|
CreateMovie - C#
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Visual C# application demonstrating the QuickTime 7 COM Control creating movies from images and saving them
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-11-09
|
|
CreateMovie - VB6
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the QuickTime 7 COM Control to create a movie from images and save the movie to disk
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-11-09
|
|
DNS Service Discovery Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use DNS Service Discovery in your application.
|
Games, Networking, Open Source |
Guides |
2005-11-09
|
|
EventMonitorTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Receive notification of all keyboard, mouse, and tablet events passed to other processes.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2005-11-09
|
|
iWork Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the XML schemas for Keynote presentations and Pages documents.
|
Apple Applications |
Guides |
2005-11-09
|
|
Mac OS X ABI Dynamic Loader Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions used to access Mach-O files.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2005-11-09
|
|
Mathematical and Logical Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for mathematical and logical data manipulation.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2005-11-09
|
|
MoviePlayer - C#
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Microsoft Visual C# application which uses the QuickTime 7 COM Control to display and manipulate movies
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-11-09
|
|
QuickTime 7 for Windows Update Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual and reference material about the changes, features and enhancements, along with new APIs, available in QuickTime 7 for Windows.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-11-09
|
|
QuickTime Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides a tutorial on how to build and extend a QTKitPlayer application using the QuickTime Kit framework in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-11-09
|
|
Text Services Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for communicating between client applications and provider modules.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2005-11-09
|
|
Authorization Services C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for adding fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
|
Carbon, Security |
Reference |
2005-11-08
|
|
Getting Control with Subversion and Xcode
(HTML)
Learn how to install and set up Subversion on Mac OS X Server.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2005-11-08
|
|
CocoaDVDPlayer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use DVD Playback Services to play DVD-Video media.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-11-04
|
|
The Sound of Opportunity Knocking: The Audio Units Community Takes Off
(HTML)
Learn how one developer created a successful business using audio units.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Articles |
2005-10-31
|
|
TabsShowcase
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to instantiate and use the Tab control both programmatically and from a nib file.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-10-28
|
|
15-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch PowerBook G4 introduced in October 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-10-27
|
|
FileNotification
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
kqueue file notification introduced in 10.3. Notification API to detect file system modifications.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
|
|
GetPrimaryMACAddress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates retrieving the MAC address of the built-in Ethernet controller. Useful for uniquely identifying a Macintosh system.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
|
|
SampleD
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of launchd and Apple System Logger.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
|
|
AuthForAll
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Authorization Services to create a self-restricted application.
|
Security |
Sample Code |
2005-10-26
|
|
Sound Manager Codec support in QuickTime 7
(HTML)
QA1448: Describes QuickTime 7 support for constant bitrate and variable bitrate Sound Manager codecs
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-26
|
|
Designing Network-Friendly Applications
(HTML)
Learn to make your application management-aware and reliably accessible on a network.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Internet & Web |
Articles |
2005-10-24
|
|
Final Cut Pro - Preferred Video Media Time Scales and Sample Durations
(HTML)
QA1447: Lists the preferred time scales/sample durations for media created for use with FCP.
|
Apple Applications, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-24
|
|
17-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch PowerBook G4 introduced in October 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-10-19
|
|
DelegateOnlyComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Image Codec Component which simply delegates to a real Image Codec (in this case a '2vuy' decompressor).
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-10-18
|
|
Improving Windows Screen Updating with QuickTime for Windows Double-Buffering Feature
(HTML)
TN2153: QuickTime 6.4 includes a facility to improve screen updating for Windows applications
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2005-10-18
|
|
Apple RGB and Generic RGB profiles explained
(HTML)
QA1430: Discusses use of the Apple RGB and Generic RGB profiles for untagged data on Mac OS X
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-17
|
|
Compression Sessions - Configuring codec quality settings
(HTML)
QA1444: Discusses how to set encoding quality for a Compression Sequence
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-17
|
|
HICustomPushButton
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to create a simple custom push button using the HIView functions introduced in Mac OS X 10.2.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-10-17
|
|
ImageMapView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add Accessibility to a complex custom HIView and the related parts of an application.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-10-17
|
|
Importer Components - What is the 'mcfg' resource used for?
(HTML)
()
QA1267: Discusses the Media Configuration 'mcfg' resource which lists Importer Component file type characteristics and its use.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-17
|
|
LoginItemsAE
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses Apple events to manipulate the list of login items (items launched when you log in).
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-10-17
|
|
MoviePlayer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple movie player application written in Microsoft Visual Basic 6 using the QuickTime 7 COM/ActiveX Control.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-10-13
|
|
Understanding Xcode Projects
(HTML)
Learn how Xcode handles projects and how best to work with them.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2005-10-10
|
|
AudioCDSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to discover audio CDs and access the TOC information presented by the CD-DA filesystem.
|
Audio, Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2005-10-04
|
|
CocoaInCarbon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using Cocoa GUI code in a Carbon application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-10-04
|
|
ComboBoxPrefs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Use CFPrefs to store URLs to images for use in a browser style combo box.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-10-04
|
|
Creating color spaces that ensure color matching.
(HTML)
QA1396: How to create color spaces that ensure color matching.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-04
|
|
Deploying Mac OS X Server for High Performance Computing
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X Server for computational clustering.
|
Mac OS X Server, Performance, Storage |
Guides |
2005-10-04
|
|
DisplayURL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Parses a passed in path URL into its various components displaying server information.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2005-10-04
|
|
Getting images in and out from Quartz Composer compositions
(HTML)
TN2143: Describes how to efficiently pass images into and out of Quartz Composer
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2005-10-04
|
|
J2SE 5.0 Release 1 for Mac OS X Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists features, known issues, and workarounds for J2SE 5.0 for Mac OS X.
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2005-10-04
|
|
QTQuartzPlayer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
QTQuartzPlayer demonstrates how to render QuickTime Movies and live video with OpenGL and CoreVideo.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-10-04
|
|
StopAlert and NoteAlert now use the Application icon
(HTML)
QA1378: System Alerts now use the Application icon to let the User easily identify the source of the alert.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-04
|
|
Using the QuickTime DVCompressor properties
(HTML)
QA1438: Describes the function of the DVCompressor class component properties.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-04
|
|
Xsan Tuning Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Xsan storage to maximize application performance.
|
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2005-10-04
|
|
Java 1.3.1 and 1.4.2 Release 2 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains new features, resolved and known issues, and workarounds for Java 1.4.2 and 1.3.1 Release 2 for Mac OS X v10.4.
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2005-10-03
|
|
Taking Advantage of the Accelerate Framework
(HTML)
Learn how your application can run on PowerPC- or Intel-based Macs without processor-specific customization.
|
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Articles |
2005-10-03
|
|
Scoping Your Transition Projects
(HTML)
Learn how to transition to Intel-based Macs.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Porting |
Articles |
2005-09-27
|
|
ElectricImageComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to build five QuickTime Components.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-09-21
|
|
Multilingual Text Engine Frequently Asked Questions
(HTML)
()
TN2026: A list of frequently asked questions for the Multilingual Text Engine (MLTE).
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Technical Notes |
2005-09-12
|
|
Scripting the COM/ActiveX Control in QuickTime 7 for Windows
(HTML)
Learn to build standalone Windows applications that use QuickTime, without needing to master the API.
|
QuickTime, Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2005-09-12
|
|
AltiVec/SSE Migration Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to convert PowerPC AltiVec code to Intel SSE code.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Performance |
Guides |
2005-09-08
|
|
HIToolbar Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating toolbars in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2005-09-08
|
|
Java 1.4.2 for Mac OS X v10.4 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains new features, resolved, and outstanding issues in the Java 1.4.2 for Mac OS X v10.4.
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2005-09-08
|
|
What's New In QuickTime
(HTML)
Lists the documents describing the latest enhancements, new features, and other changes to the QuickTime technology.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-09-08
|
|
Debugging Dashboard Widgets
(HTML)
TN2139: Dashboard widget troubleshooting techniques, from start to finish.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web |
Technical Notes |
2005-09-07
|
|
Implementing a CVFillExtendedPixelsCallBack
(HTML)
QA1440: Discusses how you implement a Core Video custom extended pixel fill callback function.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-09-06
|
|
Registering custom pixel formats with QuickTime and Core Video
(HTML)
QA1401: Discusses how to register custom pixel formats with QuickTime & Core Video with QuickTime 7.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-09-06
|
|
Adding Unicode characters to Text Media in a Text Track
(HTML)
QA1400: Describes how to add Unicode characters to text media in a text track
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-09-01
|
|
Adopting Universal Binaries on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn about universal binaries and how to get your applications ready for Intel-based Macs.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Porting |
Articles |
2005-08-26
|
|
Working with Xcode: Building Applications for the Future
(HTML)
Learn how to build universal binaries using Xcode.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2005-08-26
|
|
DialogsToHIViews
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to convert from an old-style resource-based dialog to a modern nib-based window with HIViews.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-08-24
|
|
ImproveYourImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of QuickTime Graphics Importers and Exporters.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-24
|
|
KillEveryOneButMe
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to terminate all other processes.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-08-24
|
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Obtaining 16 Bits-Per-Color Data with CUPS Raster Printing
(HTML)
TN2149: Obtaining 16 Bits-Per-Color Data with CUPS Raster Printing
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Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Open Source, Printing |
Technical Notes |
2005-08-24
|
|
WindowFun
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Create window layers and groups. Drawing transparent lines. How to display the "Poof" the toolbar uses.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-08-24
|
|
Getting Started with launchd
(HTML)
Learn about launchd and see how to migrate your configuration files.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2005-08-22
|
|
IOPrintSuperClasses
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Given the name of a class, this tool will print all of the super-classes of that class.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-08-17
|
|
ExampleIPBCodec
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A video compressor and decompressor component pair for QuickTime 7. Supports IPB frame patterns.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-16
|
|
SerialPortSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to do serial I/O on Mac OS X.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2005-08-16
|
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Specifiying if the CPU or the GPU should be used for rendering.
(HTML)
QA1416: Which processor will be used for rendering in Core Image and how to affect it.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2005-08-16
|
|
Using PyObjC for Developing Cocoa Applications with Python
(HTML)
Learn how to build a sample Cocoa app using the Cocoa-Python bridge PyOjbC.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2005-08-15
|
|
BrideOfMungGrab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of overlay windows and CG to draw text on captured video.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-12
|
|
Cocoa Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of Cocoa applications.
|
Cocoa, Performance |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
Core Foundation Design Concepts
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the fundamental design concepts that underlie all Core Foundation programming interfaces.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Mac OS X, Open Source |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
Dates and Times Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to manage Core Foundation dates and times.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Internationalization, Open Source |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
HIArchive Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to store data objects using HIArchive. Also includes information to make custom HIObjects archivable.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
HIArchive Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for storing and retrieving data in HIArchives.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2005-08-11
|
|
HIObject Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating human interface objects in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2005-08-11
|
|
Java Application Server Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains J2EE and JBoss development on Mac OS X Server.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
QuickTime Movie Playback Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to open and play QuickTime movies using the Carbon and QuickTime API.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
QuickTime Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main concepts and services of QuickTime.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Internet & Web, Mac OS X, QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
Text System Storage Layer Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system stores the information it needs to lay out text.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
WebObjects J2EE Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop J2EE components using WebObjects and deploy WebObjects applications inside servlet containers.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
WebObjects XML Serialization Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to serialize objects and data into XML documents.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2005-08-11
|
|
CarbonTransparentWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to handle window transparency for compositing, non-compositing, and custom HIView-based Carbon windows.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
ColorSync on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2035: Describes ColorSync, which is fundamentally integrated into Mac OS X.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2005-08-10
|
|
Combinations of cupsColorSpace, cupsColorOrder and cupsBitsPerColor values supported by Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1368: Table of supported combinations of cupsColorSpace, cupsColorOrder and cupsBitsPerColor values supported by Mac OS X.
|
Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2005-08-10
|
|
enetlognke
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Interface filter based on supported Kernel Programming Interfaces for Tiger.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
HIObjectThreadController
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how threads can interact with the User Interface handled by the main thread of the application.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
MachPortDump
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dumps out the Mach port name space of a process; useful when debugging port right leaks.
|
Darwin, Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
MemoryBasedBundle
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to execute Mach-O code from memory, much like GetMemFragment in CFM.
|
Carbon, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
PasteboardPeeker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using pasteboards for Copy and Paste, Drag and Drop, service support and filter services.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
PDFKitLinker2
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates many aspects of PDFKit including navigation, display modes, searching, and PDFView subclassing.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
QuickTimeMovieControl
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to easily add QuickTime media playback to an application
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
ScrollAndZoom
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An illustration of the use of the Context Transformation Matrix (CTM) for zooming and scrolling a HIView.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
SimpleVideoOut
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how QuickTime Video Output Components can be used to play video out to hardware.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
SocketCancel
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to safely cancel threads that are blocked within BSD sockets calls.
|
Darwin, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
SoftVideoOutputComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Software implementation of a QuickTime Video Output Component, includes a companion Transfer Codec.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
SpellingChecker-CocoaCarbon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to call NSSpellChecker cocoa routines from a Carbon application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
TypeServicesForUnicode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use various ATSUI functions and features going from simple to very complex.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
|
|
Installing the W3C HTML Validator on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn to create your own validator to test web pages within your firewall.
|
Internet & Web, Open Source |
Articles |
2005-08-09
|
|
CIAnnotation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Image annotation application using Core Image Filters. Demonstrates creation and usage of Image Units.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
|
|
DropDraw
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates automatic ColorSync color-matching when drawing with QuickTime graphics importers in Panther
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
|
|
Introduction to Open Source Scripting on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn your scripting options for automating a wide range of tasks quickly.
|
Open Source, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2005-08-01
|
|
QTKitAdvancedDocument
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Enhances the QTKitSimpleDocument sample to resize the movie window and limit selectable file types in open panels
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
|
|
QTKitFrameStepper
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to display each video frame of a given movie
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
|
|
QTKitProgressTester
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to call the -movie:shouldContinueOperation: delegate method during lengthy movie operations
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
|
|
QTKitSimpleDocument
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
The simplest document-based Cocoa application that opens and displays QuickTime movies
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
|
|
VideoViewer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple example of video rendering using QuickTime visual contexts, OpenGL, Core Video and Core Image.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
|
|
CFLocalServer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses UNIX domain sockets to communicate between client and server programs on the same machine.
|
Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-07-26
|
|
iBook Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iBook G4 computer introduced in July 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-07-26
|
|
SimpleDial
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates management of dialup connections, such as PPP, using System Configuration framework network connection API.
|
Core Foundation, Darwin, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-07-26
|
|
SimpleReach
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates network host reachability testing using the System Configuration framework asynchronous network reachability API.
|
Core Foundation, Darwin, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-07-26
|
|
ThreadsExporter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates importing and exporting still images in different formats on separate threads.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-26
|
|
ThreadsImportMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates importing and displaying QuickTime Movies on separate threads.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-26
|
|
BackgroundExporter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates techniques which can be used to export QuickTime movies in a separate export process.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-22
|
|
ThreadsImporter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates importing and displaying still images on separate threads.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-22
|
|
Building Universal QuickTime Components for Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2012: Discusses the changes necessary to build Universal Mach-O QuickTime Components for Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2005-07-21
|
|
QTCoreImage101
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to render a QuickTime Movie using Core Image filters and the new video pipeline.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-19
|
|
Using Automator to Expand the Market for Your Software
(HTML)
Learn how building Automator actions and workflows can create new sales opportunities.
|
Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2005-07-19
|
|
SimpleHIMovieViewPlayer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use HIMovieView to play QuickTime Movies.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-15
|
|
Why am I not receiving kEventControlHit events for some of the parts of my custom HIView?
(HTML)
QA1439: Explains why part codes greater than 127 should not be used
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2005-07-14
|
|
Memory Allocation Recommendations on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2130: Recommends the best ways to allocate memory on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2005-07-12
|
|
Multi-Buffer Aware Image Decompressors
(HTML)
TN2148: Describes how to mark a video decompressor component as multi-buffer aware for maximum performance with CoreVideo.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2005-07-12
|
|
Simplifying Data Handling with Uniform Type Identifiers
(HTML)
Learn to use UTIs to take advantage of key Mac OS X technologies in your application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Articles |
2005-07-12
|
|
Carbon Event Manager Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Essential information for implementing Carbon events.
|
Carbon |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
Code Fragment Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for loading and preparing PEF binaries.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2005-07-07
|
|
Code Speed Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance and efficiency of code.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
Color Management Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
Creating Printing Presets for iPhoto
(HTML)
(PDF)
Rules for creating and installing printer-specific collections of settings. Includes a sample file.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
File-System Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of file-related code.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance, Storage, Tools |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
Handling Carbon Windows and Controls
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guidebook for implementing windows and controls in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
HIToolbar Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create toolbars in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
Keychain Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the legacy C API for managing passwords for multiple users and databases. Replaced by Keychain Services.
|
Carbon, Security |
Reference |
2005-07-07
|
|
Multiple User Environments
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the system's user environment and gives guidance on writing programs for that environment.
|
Mac OS X, Open Source |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
Open Transport Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon compatibility library for accessing TCP/IP networks at the transport level.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Reference |
2005-07-07
|
|
Pasteboard Manager Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to create and manage pasteboards in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
Programming With the Text Encoding Conversion Manager
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains character encodings, Unicode conversion, and custom converter plug-ins. Lists encoding variants.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
Supporting Unicode Input
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces international text in Mac OS X and lists the tasks an application needs to perform.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
Text Encoding Conversion Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for transferring text across other platforms or over the Internet.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2005-07-07
|
|
Using PostScript Printer Description Files
(HTML)
(PDF)
Information for printer vendors. Includes installing files, PPD/PDE binding, and grouping features.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
|
EnhancedAudioBurn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This Objective-C sample demonstrates how to burn RedBook Audio CDs.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-07-06
|
|
Mixing link-local IP addresses and routable IP addresses
(HTML)
QA1357: Explains how to enable communication between devices with link-local addresses and devices with routable addresses.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2005-07-06
|
|
Problems getting Bonjour TXT record information
(HTML)
QA1389: Explains why you might have problems retrieving TXT record information from a CFNetServiceRef or NSNetService.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2005-07-06
|
|
Quartz Composer QCTV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a fake TV system using Quartz Composer as the foundation motion graphics.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-06
|
|
What are the predefined macros for GCC?
(HTML)
QA1424: Shows how to display a list of GCC predefined macros.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2005-07-06
|
|
Efficiently using Quartz Composer compositions with QuickTime
(HTML)
TN2145: Describes how to best use Quartz Composer compositions in a QuickTime environment.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2005-07-05
|
|
Detecting low printer ink levels
(HTML)
TN2144: How to detect printer supply levels using a low ink tool
|
Hardware & Drivers, Printing |
Technical Notes |
2005-06-29
|
|
Right- and Control-Drags on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1362: Describes a difference in Drag and Drop on Mac OS X that affects all cross-platform Java applications
|
Java |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-29
|
|
AppearanceSampleUpdated
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample Code for the WWDC 402 Adopting Xcode Hands-on session.
|
Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-27
|
|
QTAudioExtractionPanel
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Enhances the QTKitPlayer to add an Audio Channel Mapping and Extraction panel
|
Audio, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-06-27
|
|
TextTrack
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates some simple operations on Final Cut Pro XML files
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2005-06-27
|
|
Frequently Asked Text Services Manager (TSM) Questions
(HTML)
TN2128: Regroups a collection of Text Services Manager (TSM) questions frequently asked by Input Method Developers
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2005-06-24
|
|
When does the RSS Feed patch in Quartz Composer refreshes its contents?
(HTML)
QA1425: Explains how the RSS Feed patch in Quartz Composer refreshes its contents.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-24
|
|
Carbon Drawer problem in Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.4.1
(HTML)
QA1435: Workaround for a drawer problem present in Mac OS X v10.4 but fixed in v10.4.2
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-21
|
|
Porting Multithreaded Applications from Win32 to Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how Mac OS X handles multithreading, before porting your Win32 application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Performance, Porting |
Articles |
2005-06-20
|
|
Unified window title and toolbar appearance in Carbon
(HTML)
QA1423: How to use the unified window title and toolbar appearance for a Carbon window.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-17
|
|
What is the Timebase submenu available in the contextual menu of some patches in Quartz Composer?
(HTML)
QA1427: Describes the timebase system used by patches in Quartz Composer.
|
Apple Applications, Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-15
|
|
Installing Your Application on Mac OS X: Guidelines for Developers
(HTML)
Get tips for making the installation process easier for you and your customers.
|
Games, Tools, User Experience |
Articles |
2005-06-13
|
|
CocoaSOAP
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates implementing a SOAP client and server in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
Creating an Application with Tiger Technologies
(HTML)
Learn how to build an application using key technologies in Tiger.
|
Mac OS X |
Articles |
2005-06-06
|
|
Duplicate Finder Items
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build an Automator action targeting Finder using AppleScript.
|
Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
FSFileOperation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This sample shows how to use the FSFileOperation API which supports copying and moving filesystem objects.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
Integrating Sync Services into Your Application
(HTML)
Learn how to sync any kind of data in your application using Sync Services.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Articles |
2005-06-06
|
|
Reducer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple utility for rescaling bitmapped images. Demonstrates use of Core Image, NSAnimation, view drawing redirection.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
SDKExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to weak-link against the Carbon framework in various SDKs to adopt new OS features in a single executable.
|
Carbon, Porting, Tools, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
Sketch-112
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sketch is a Scriptable Graphics application. This sample adds certain Scriptable functionality to Sketch, as an example for use in WWDC 2005 Session 112.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
TemperatureTester
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to add a simple Unit Test to Temperature Converter.
|
Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
UnsharpMask
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to build Automator actions using Cocoa frameworks.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
UpdateXcodeSubprojects
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Updates all subprojects of an Xcode project to Xcode 2.1 format. Illustrates scripting techniques.
|
Porting, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
XcodeClientServer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to manage multiple projects using new Xcode features.
|
Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
|
|
ColorSync Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for ColorSync, the platform-independent color management system in Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2005-06-04
|
|
MDQuery Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a metadata query.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2005-06-04
|
|
QuickTime VR
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to construct interactive movies using QuickTime VR.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-06-04
|
|
SMIL Scripting Guide for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines support for using SMIL to communicate with the QuickTime browser plug-in, ActiveX control, and QuickTime Player.
|
Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2005-06-04
|
|
vecLib Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the vecLib framework.
|
Performance |
Release Notes |
2005-06-04
|
|
Xgrid Foundation Reference
(HTML)
Describes the API for monitoring and controlling Xgrid cluster operations.
|
Performance |
Reference |
2005-06-04
|
|
Weak Linking To Spotlight
(HTML)
QA1422: Describes a problem with weak linking to Spotlight (the Metadata framework), and its solution.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-03
|
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AutoUpdater
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This sample demonstrates Cocoa networking using the NSURL loading classes, NSURLConnection and NSURLDownload.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
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BindingsJoystick
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates a bindings-enabled subclass of NSView.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
CocoaEcho
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Cocoa example code showing how to write a simple client and server using NSStream.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
CocoaHTTPServer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Cocoa example showing how to write a very basic HTTP service.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
CoreRecipes
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of Core Data (persistency and object-graph management) with a variety of application projects.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Custom_HIView_Tutorial
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Tutorial presenting a step-by-step custom HIView development. All steps are documented and provided as standalone projects.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
DNSServiceMetaQuery
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to discover Bonjour service types being advertised on the local network.
|
Core Foundation, Darwin, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
FilterDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to write a filter AudioUnit with a custom Cocoa User Interface.
|
Audio |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Fortune
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates use of a widget plug-in
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
FSCreateFileAndOpenForkUnicode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstartes the use of FSCreateFileAndOpenForkUnicode to create a file with restricted access on disk and a read/write access path.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
FSRemoveInheritedACEs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates manipulating access control lists of existing file system objects using the File Manager.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
GridCalendar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add a custom job submission UI to the GridSample project.
|
Cocoa, Enterprise IT, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Hello World
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Introductory Dashboard widget example
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
HITextViewDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Overview of basic HITextView functionality, including Tiger's new font & spelling panel support.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
How can I optimize a Quartz Composer composition depending on the hardware it runs on?
(HTML)
QA1433: Explains how to design compositions that adapt to the hardware limitations.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-01
|
|
ImageBrowserView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implementing a simple HIView subclass
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
ImageClient
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CFNetwork for synchronous and asynchronous operations, network diagnostics, proxy navigation, and authentication.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Games, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
ImageMapExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements a custom NSView, an image map, and accessorizes it (i.e. makes it work with accessibility).
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Installer Tiger Examples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A walkthrough of using distribution scripts and other Tiger Installer features.
|
Tools, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
iSpend
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to incorporate a number of Cocoa Tiger features into a simple application.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
JustDraw
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample code being used in the WWDC 2005 Hands-On session 215 "Moving from QD to Quartz"
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Link Snoop
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use PDFKit to scan for and highlight link annotations in PDFs.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
ManagedObjectDataFormatter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Data Formatter for Xcode 2.0 and 2.1 that displays NSManagedObject * variables.
|
Cocoa, Core Foundation, Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
MouseTracking
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample code used in the WWDC 2005 Hands-On session 215 "Moving from QD to Quartz"
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Moving To GCC 4.0
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to fix code that GCC 3.3 accepts but GCC 4.0 doesn't.
|
Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
MyPhoto
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates preferred techniques for working with the Image Capture APIs
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
NetworkAuthentication
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates authentication with Open Directory APIs and GSSAPI
|
Darwin, Enterprise IT, Security |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
OpenALExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Basic example showing OpenAL usage in a 2D OpenGL environment
|
Audio, Cocoa, Games |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
People
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This program demonstrates the use of the SyncServices framework.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
QTKitCommandLine
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Command-line tools for deleting movie segments and converting movies to 3GPP files
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
QTKitImport
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates movie import, advanced editing and playback with QTKit
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Quartz Composer Live DV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to export a Quartz Composer composition as a real-time DV stream on the FireWire port.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Quartz Composer Matrix
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Quartz Composer to display a QuickTime movie as a series of frames in a 3D world.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Quartz Composer Offline Rendering
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to render a Quartz Composer composition as a series of images using an OpenGL pBuffer.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Quartz Composer Texture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use a Quartz Composer composition as an OpenGL texture.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Quartz Composer WWDC 2005 Composition
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a parameterized motion graphics composition with Quartz Composer.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Quartz Composer WWDC 2005 TextEdit
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrate how to modify TextEdit's about dialog to display a Quartz Composer composition.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
QuartzCache
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates several caching techniques using CGBitmapContext, CGImageRef re-use, CGLayerRefs, CGImageSource.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
QuartzLines
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Drawing Lines using Quartz's CGPath & CGContextStrokeLineSegments functions.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
ScriptView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a script editor application with a built-in script database using AppleScript Studio.
|
Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Spotlight
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample code that shows how to write Spotlight Importers.
|
Core Foundation, Storage |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
SpotlightAPI
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Some small sample programs that Show how to use the Spotlight API in your programs.
|
Storage |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
TexturePerformanceDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
OpenGL texture optimization demo for WWDC Session 214
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
VertexPerformanceDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Vertex optimization demo for WWDC Session 214
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Why does my Quartz Composer composition render with a corrupted background in the QCView?
(HTML)
QA1434: Describes the circumstances in which the QCView background may render corrupted.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-01
|
|
Worm
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
NSView performance demonstration. Uses a periodic timer to get best performance with Coalesced Update feature.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
|
Developing for Java with NetBeans 4.1 on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Get started building Java applications on Mac OS X using this popular open source IDE.
|
Java, Tools |
Articles |
2005-05-16
|
|
MoreFilesX
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows various File Manager operations through a collection of high-level routines using HFS Plus APIs.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-05-13
|
|
Sending SCSI or ATA commands to storage devices
(HTML)
()
QA1179: Explains that Mac OS X does not implement SCSI or ATA pass-through for many mass storage devices.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Technical Q&As |
2005-05-10
|
|
Loading Scripting Additions in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1070: Explains how to load scripting additions so you can call them using Apple events.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Technical Q&As |
2005-05-06
|
|
ProfileSystem
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to obtain the same information that System Profiler displays.
|
Carbon, Mac OS X Server |
Sample Code |
2005-05-05
|
|
eMac Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the eMac computer introduced in May 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-05-03
|
|
iMac G5 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iMac G5 introduced in May 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-05-03
|
|
ABRecord C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type that represents a generic Address Book record.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2005-04-29
|
|
ABSearchElement C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for specifying a query to search for Address Book records.
|
Apple Applications |
Reference |
2005-04-29
|
|
Accessibility Inspector Release Notes
(HTML)
|
User Experience |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
|
|
Carbon Resolution Independence Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
|
|
DNSServiceDiscovery Mach-Based API
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated.
|
Networking |
Guides |
2005-04-29
|
|
Exploring Tiger Server
(HTML)
Explore Tiger Server technologies such as Xgrid, 64-bit support, and access control lists.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2005-04-29
|
|
Handling Audio Unit Events
(HTML)
TN2104: This technote explains how to handle AudioUnit Events
|
Audio |
Technical Notes |
2005-04-29
|
|
Mac OS X Server Failover Messaging Architecture Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes new failover procedures for AFP, NFS, and SMB in Mac OS X v10.4.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-04-29
|
|
Mac OS X Server High Availability Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to manage IP failover, link aggregation, and load balancing to ensure high availability of services.
|
Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2005-04-29
|
|
Mac OS X Server Migrating From Windows NT
(PDF)
Explains how to move accounts, shared folders, and services from Windows NT servers to Mac OS X Server.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-04-29
|
|
Mac OS X Server QuickTime Streaming Server Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage QuickTime streaming services.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-04-29
|
|
Mac OS X Server Windows Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage services including PDC, BDC, file, and print for Windows computer users.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-04-29
|
|
Malloc Debug Environment Variables Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Tools |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
|
|
MDImporter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the plug-in architecture and callbacks required by a document metadata importer.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2005-04-29
|
|
MDSchema Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a metadata schema.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2005-04-29
|
|
Power Mac G5 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Power Mac G5 introduced in April 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-04-29
|
|
QuickTime 7 Update Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the new features, functions, and data structures in QuickTime 7.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-04-29
|
|
QuickTime Streaming Server Modules Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create plug-in modules for the QuickTime Streaming Server.
|
Mac OS X Server, QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-04-29
|
|
Resolution Independent UI Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
|
|
SearchKit Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
|
|
Sync Services Release Notes (10.4)
(HTML)
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
|
|
Text Encoding Conversion Manager Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Text & Fonts |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
|
|
Why is libstdc++.a missing in my Xcode project on Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger)?
(HTML)
QA1428: Explains the role of libstdc++ and why you do not need it in a Xcode project.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2005-04-29
|
|
Why is my Control/HIView not accepting drops on Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger)?
(HTML)
QA1426: Explains how to handle correctly the kEventControlDragEnter event so drops will work in a Control or HIView.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2005-04-29
|
|
Creating Cross-Platform Applications with Core Foundation and Open Source
(HTML)
Learn how to import and export data types across a range of platforms using CF-Lite.
|
Core Foundation, Open Source, Porting |
Articles |
2005-04-11
|
|
Component Manager for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Shows how to work with QuickTime components using the Component Manager, the component properties API, and component resources.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-04-08
|
|
QuickTime Initialization Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to initialize the QuickTime working environment and how to determine the version of QuickTime installed.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-04-08
|
|
iSight - Configuring gain settings for IIDC cameras
(HTML)
QA1421: Discusses how to configure features of IIDC cameras, specifically gain for the iSight
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-04-06
|
|
Mac mini Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac mini introduced January 2005.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-04-05
|
|
Crash in ABAddPropertiesAndTypes
(HTML)
QA1404: How to correctly add custom Address Book properties using ABAddPropertiesAndTypes
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2005-04-04
|
|
Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing with Core Data
(HTML)
Learn to use Core Data to define your application's data model graphically.
|
Cocoa |
Articles |
2005-04-04
|
|
Tailoring Java 1.3.1 Applications for Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TN2042: Deprecated. Please refer to " Java 1.3 Development for Mac OS X".
|
Java |
Technical Notes |
2005-04-01
|
|
Help Book Caching During Software Development
(HTML)
QA1409: Development situations that can potentially confuse Help Viewer
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-30
|
|
Defining and Using the kTransformFocused IconTransformType
(HTML)
QA1414: Documents a new IconTransformType, available in Panther and later, which draws a focus ring around an icon.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-29
|
|
Test Driving Your Code with OCUnit
(HTML)
Learn to unit-test your application to improve its quality and refine the design.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2005-03-28
|
|
CarbonSketch
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Core Graphics only example of a Sketch application implemented with HIToolbox. Shows 1x1-CGBitmapContext for hit-testing, printing.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Sample Code |
2005-03-23
|
|
Using ConvertMovieToFile or ConvertMovieToDataRef to convert movies without displaying the settings dialog
(HTML)
QA1418: Describes how to perform movie export using ConvertMovieToFile or ConvertMovieToDataRef without displaying the dialog
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-22
|
|
Optimizing OpenGL Data Throughput on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how to optimize your OpenGL code to maximize vertex data throughput.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2005-03-21
|
|
AudioBurn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create an object conforming to the DRTrackProduction protocol to create a RedBook audio CD.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-03-17
|
|
DataBurn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a DRFolder and burn it to disc.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-03-17
|
|
Apple Cryptographic Service Provider Functional Specification
(PDF)
Specification for Apple's implementation of the Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP) CDSA plug-in.
|
Security |
Reference |
2005-03-10
|
|
Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing with Core Image
(HTML)
Learn how Core Image can help you take your graphics development to the next level.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2005-03-09
|
|
Finding an NSView's current magnification.
(HTML)
QA1346: How to discover the current magnification (zoom level) of any NSView.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-08
|
|
Movie Export Component - How to ensure Final Cut Pro recognizes your exporter
(HTML)
QA1415: Explains how to make sure Final Cut Pro will recognizes a custom QuickTime movie export component.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-08
|
|
QuartzShapes
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Example Quartz functions that implement equivalents to the QuickDraw PaintArc, FrameArc, PaintOval, FrameOval, PaintRect, and FrameRect
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
Sample Code |
2005-03-08
|
|
Determine the version of an Audio Unit
(HTML)
QA1408: Determine the version of an Audio Unit
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-07
|
|
SampleUSBAudioPlugin
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
USB audio plugin that performs a lowpass filtering operation on audio streamed through an audio USB Device.
|
Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2005-03-07
|
|
Plug-ins
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the plug-in architecture provided by Core Foundation.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Open Source |
Guides |
2005-03-03
|
|
XML-RPC and SOAP Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to make remote procedure calls from applications or from AppleScript scripts.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2005-03-03
|
|
Developing Java Applications on Mac OS X with Eclipse
(HTML)
Learn from this hands-on article how to work with Eclipse on Mac OS X.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Tools |
Articles |
2005-02-28
|
|
SwapLAF
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - How to set the look-and-feel in your Swing application at runtime.
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2005-02-28
|
|
Movie Export - Always fill in the MovieExportGetDataParams dataSize field
(HTML)
QA1304: Outlines the importance of correctly filling in the MovieExportGetDataParams dataSize field when exporting from procedures.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-25
|
|
Storing file references in CFPreferences
(HTML)
QA1350: Storing file references in CFPreferences
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-23
|
|
Accessing SQL Data in Apple Remote Desktop 2
(HTML)
Learn how to access the PostgreSQL database to help create custom applications.
|
Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Articles |
2005-02-21
|
|
Introduction to MPI Distributed Programming on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how to create tightly coupled, distributed algorithms to run on multiple computers using MPI.
|
Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Performance |
Articles |
2005-02-14
|
|
Using language-tagged QuickTime UserData text APIs with CFStrings
(HTML)
QA1410: Describes how to use language-tagged QuickTime UserData text APIs with CFStrings and TextEncodings.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-11
|
|
CFBundleIdentifier and user application access
(HTML)
QA1373: Describes the role of CFBundleIdentifier in limiting a user's application access.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Enterprise IT, Java, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-08
|
|
DockBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CFNetServices to take advantage of Bonjour service discovery and name resolution.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-02-08
|
|
PictureSharing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSNetServices to advertise a service using Bonjour.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-02-08
|
|
PictureSharingBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSNetServices to take advantage of Bonjour service discovery and name resolution.
|
Cocoa, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-02-08
|
|
Public UTIs supported by Mac OS X v10.3
(HTML)
QA1406: Lists the public UTIs (Uniform Type Identifiers) used by the Pasteboard in Mac OS X v10.3.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-08
|
|
Context Sharing Tips
(HTML)
()
QA1248: How to correctly share OpenGL contexts and what the limits on this sharing are.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-07
|
|
Tiger Developer Overview Series: Working with Xcode 2.0
(HTML)
Learn about Apple's IDE for Tiger, to build powerful applications more quickly.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2005-02-07
|
|
12-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 12-inch PowerBook G4 introduced in January 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-02-04
|
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OpenGL Release Highlights - Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
(HTML)
TN2131: Contains a list of bugs along with a short description on a release-by-release basis
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2005-02-04
|
|
Turn up the Volume with Audio Units
(HTML)
Learn to build a sample volume unit, test it, and integrate it into GarageBand.
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Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Articles |
2005-01-31
|
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Apple Trust Policy Module Functional Specification
(PDF)
Specification for Apple's implementation of the Trust Policy (TP) CDSA plug-in.
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Security |
Reference |
2005-01-25
|
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Using the .Mac SDK
(HTML)
Learn how the .Mac SDK can enhance your application with powerful web-integration features.
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Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Articles |
2005-01-25
|
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Configuring and Running X11 Applications on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn to set up and use X11 applications on your Mac OS X system.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Articles |
2005-01-17
|
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Apple Certificate Library Functional Specification
(PDF)
Specifications for Apple's implementation of the Certificate Library CDSA plug-in.
|
Security |
Reference |
2005-01-13
|
|
Variable arguments in Objective-C methods
(HTML)
QA1405: How to implement methods which take a variable number of arguments.
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Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-13
|
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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Working with Automator
(HTML)
Learn how to create actions and workflows for your application using Automator.
|
Apple Applications |
Articles |
2005-01-12
|
|
Resolves may return an IPv6 address in Panther
(HTML)
QA1298: Explains why you get an IP address of 0.0.0.0 when resolving a Bonjour service.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-10
|
|
Mach Absolute Time Units
(HTML)
QA1398: Describes how to convert Mach absolute time units to real time, and vice versa.
|
Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-06
|
|
Sequence Grabber - Determining the capture resolution of an IIDC device
(HTML)
QA1403: Discusses how to determine the resolution of a captured image from an IIDC device
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-06
|
|
Xserve G5 PCI Hardware RAID Card
(PDF)
Explains how to install the card in an Xserve G5 and how to set up a RAID volume.
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Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2005-01-03
|
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Xserve G5 Quick Start
(PDF)
Explains where to find information for installing, setting up, using, and monitoring Xserve G5 systems.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-01-03
|
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Xserve G5 Using the Hardware RAID PCI Card
(PDF)
Explains how to use the software provided with the Hardware RAID PCI Card to configure and manage RAID operations.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2005-01-03
|
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Xserve G5 Using Xserve Remote Diagnostics
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Xserve Remote Diagnostics tool to test server hardware.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-01-03
|
|
Xserve RAID User's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to install the Xserve RAID system, connect it to a host system, and configure RAID storage.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2005-01-03
|
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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing 64-bit Applications
(HTML)
Learn how Mac OS X Tiger breaks the limitations of 32-bit computing.
|
Darwin, Open Source, Performance, Porting |
Articles |
2004-12-20
|
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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing Dashboard Widgets
(HTML)
Learn how to create powerful mini-applications quickly and easily.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation, User Experience |
Articles |
2004-12-07
|
|
Using Oracle JDeveloper on Mac OS
(HTML)
This article introduces you to JDeveloper 10g and includes a tutorial for building a simple application.
|
Internet & Web, Tools |
Articles |
2004-12-06
|
|
NSOpenGLView redraw problems after a window is closed and re-opened.
(HTML)
QA1353: Workaround for NSOpenGLView failure to draw after its window is closed and re-opened.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-12-03
|
|
Hang launching signed Applets from JavaScript
(HTML)
QA1395: Making a LiveConnect call to a signed Applet before that Applet has finished loading can cause a hang.
|
Internet & Web, Java |
Technical Q&As |
2004-12-02
|
|
WebObjects Extensions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the WebObjects extensions, a special set of dynamic elements.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Reference |
2004-12-02
|
|
Why aren't my tracking rects working?
(HTML)
QA1355: Describes a common mistake in setting up cursor-tracking rectangles.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2004-12-02
|
|
NSGLImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to texture in OpenGL with an NSImage and/or NSBitmapImageRep
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-12-01
|
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Obtaining the name of an external MIDI Device from a MIDI Endpoint
(HTML)
QA1374: Get the names of external MIDI Devices from MIDI Endpoints.
|
Audio, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2004-12-01
|
|
SetSoundMediaBalance balance parameter clarification
(HTML)
()
QTMTB49: Describes correct parameter values for the SetSoundMediaBalance routine.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-12-01
|
|
My custom item dismisses my Navigation Services dialog
(HTML)
QA1381: Gives a workaround for dismissive clicks on items in the custom area of Navigation Services dialogs.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2004-11-22
|
|
Symbol to Library in GDB
(HTML)
QA1388: Shows how to find the library containing a symbol in GDB.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2004-11-15
|
|
Using Sun Java Studio Creator 2 on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn to use the tool that provides visual access to databases and web services.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Tools |
Articles |
2004-11-15
|
|
Idling Movie Importers
(HTML)
TN2111: discusses how to write an idling movie importer component
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2004-11-12
|
|
Optimizing Your Applications with Shark 4
(HTML)
Learn how using Shark 4 can help you dramatically improve performance in your application.
|
Performance, Tools |
Articles |
2004-11-08
|
|
Sending an Email
(HTML)
QA1084: Shows how to create an email in the user's prefered email application.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-11-05
|
|
Using Interface Builder's NSOpenGLView or Custom View objects for an OpenGL application
(HTML)
QA1167: Describes usage cases for both NSOpenGLViews and Custom Views for Cocoa OpenGL applications
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-28
|
|
Detecting the Debugger
(HTML)
QA1361: Shows how to determine whether you're being run under the debugger.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-27
|
|
Private HITheme APIs in Mac OS X 10.2 should not be called
(HTML)
QA1377: Explains why weak-linked API common runtime check is not good enough for the HITheme APIs.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-27
|
|
Sorting Like the Finder
(HTML)
QA1159: Shows how to sort strings like the Finder's list view.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-27
|
|
Enabling X11 Forwarding
(HTML)
QA1383: Describes how to enable ssh clients to receive X11 communication from a Mac OS X system.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-25
|
|
Preventing sleep
(HTML)
QA1160: Explains how your application can prevent the system from sleeping.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-22
|
|
Power Mac G5 -- Single Processor Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the single processor Power Mac G5 introduced October 2004.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2004-10-19
|
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Tiger Develop Overview Series: Mac OS X v.10.4 Tiger
(HTML)
Learn about Tiger's features, programming interfaces, and frameworks.
|
Mac OS X |
Articles |
2004-10-19
|
|
Enabling the Navigation Services default behavior in its dialogs
(HTML)
QA1384: Explains how to enable the default behavior of the Navigation Services dialogs.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-15
|
|
MLTE_CustomScrolling
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to implement MLTE's custom scrolling functionality
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2004-10-15
|
|
Fixing the Layout Binding of the Tab control User Panes
(HTML)
QA1161: Describes the Tab control hierarchy and layouts of its panes and provides a fix to a common problem.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-14
|
|
Managing custom drawing code in a compositing world
(HTML)
QA1162: Explains why any custom drawing code must be handled by the kEventControlDraw handler of a custom HIView
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-14
|
|
Sharing Browser Cookies With Java Applets
(HTML)
()
QA1265: Creating a persistent browser session (cookie) inside Java 1.3 Applets
|
Internet & Web, Java |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-13
|
|
glFlush() vs. glFinish()
(HTML)
QA1158: Explanation of the differences between glFlush() and glFinish()
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-11
|
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How do I determine how much VRAM is available on my video card?
(HTML)
QA1168: Using Core Graphics and IOKit to find the physical size of VRAM on installed hardware.
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-11
|
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Using the latest Mac OS X headers in my CFM project with CodeWarrior
(HTML)
QA1379: Describes how to use the latest Mac OS X headers in CodeWarrior by modifying the CFM project access paths.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-08
|
|
Tiger Develop Overview Series: Working with Spotlight
(HTML)
Learn to make the most of Spotlight's powerful search technologies within your own applications.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Articles |
2004-10-07
|
|
Clickable Static Text Item
(HTML)
QA1380: Explains how to make a static text item respond to clicks
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-05
|
|
iSight Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple iSight video camera and its enhancements.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2004-10-05
|
|
Java 1.4.2 Update 2 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Outlines the resolved and outstanding issues in Java 1.4.2 Update 2.
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2004-10-05
|
|
Java Advanced Imaging and Java 3D for Java 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes notes and known issues about Java Advanced Imaging and Java 3D for Java 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 on Mac OS X.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Java |
Release Notes |
2004-10-05
|
|
SetFontInfoForSelection incorrect prototype
(HTML)
QA1375: Describes the incorrect prototyping of the SetFontInfoForSelection API and gives a workaround.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-04
|
|
GetDIBFromPict fails with QuickTime "Minimum" installation
(HTML)
QA1294: Demonstrates how to check for any available QuickTime components required by individual QuickTime functions.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-28
|
|
Using Open Source Tools to Filter Email on Mac OS X Server
(HTML)
Learn how to identify, filter, and remove viruses from the Postfix mail server.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source, Security |
Articles |
2004-09-27
|
|
Adding a movie reference to a movie
(HTML)
QA1376: Demonstrates how to add a reference for a movie to another movie
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-16
|
|
Adjusting the movie brightness
(HTML)
QA1382: Demonstrates how to adjust the brightness of a movie for playback.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-16
|
|
Movies - Saving movie playback hints
(HTML)
QA1366: Explains how to save and load media play hints from Movie files.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-14
|
|
Writing Open Directory Plug-ins
(HTML)
Learn how to write Open Directory plug-ins to help your application locate and manage network information.
|
Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Articles |
2004-09-13
|
|
Does Safari support 128-bit encryption?
(HTML)
QA1320: Discusses support for 128-bit encryption in Apple's Safari web browser.
|
Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-10
|
|
Avoiding Pauses When Looping Audio files with QuickTime
(HTML)
QA1371: Demonstrates how to avoid pauses when looping audio files with QuickTime
|
Audio, Carbon, Games, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-08
|
|
Setting the ColorSync profile for a NSBitmapImageRep object
(HTML)
QA1369: Setting the ColorSync profile for a NSBitmapImageRep object
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-08
|
|
Browsers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa browsers.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-08-31
|
|
Font Panel
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa Font panel.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-08-31
|
|
Secure Transport Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating a Secure Sockets Layer session over any transport layer.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Reference |
2004-08-31
|
|
Supporting Printing in Your Carbon Application
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Carbon applications. Includes creating PDFs and porting from Mac OS 9.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Guides |
2004-08-31
|
|
Unsolicited About Boxes
(HTML)
QA1363: How to properly override the default about and quit behaviors in Java 1.4 and later
|
Java |
Technical Q&As |
2004-08-31
|
|
Developing Cross-Platform UNIX Applications with Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn tips for developing code on Mac OS X for deployment on other UNIX platforms.
|
Darwin |
Articles |
2004-08-30
|
|
Installing smart card reader drivers
(HTML)
QA1359: Updates obsolete information contained in the pcscd(8) man page on Mac OS X Jaguar and Panther.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2004-08-30
|
|
Cocoa and AppleScript: From Top to Bottom
(HTML)
Learn how to activate AppleScript in your application so that users can create scripts.
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2004-08-23
|
|
dist_fft
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Gigaelement FFTs on Apple G5 clusters
|
Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
Sample Code |
2004-08-23
|
|
SpellingChecker CarbonCocoa Bundled
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to load and call a Cocoa bundle from a Carbon CFM or Mach-O application
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2004-08-17
|
|
Carbon Pasteboards: Enhanced Data Sharing
(HTML)
Learn how to add Clipboard support to your application, including copy and paste and drag and drop.
|
Carbon |
Articles |
2004-08-16
|
|
Java 1.4.2 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
All links and other outstanding issues fixed.
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2004-08-11
|
|
Java 1.4.2 Update 1 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains resolved and outstanding issues in the Java 1.4.2 Update 1 release.
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2004-08-11
|
|
Universal Access: Computers That Everyone Can Use
(HTML)
Learn how to make your applications usable by everyone, including those with disabilities.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Articles |
2004-08-02
|
|
Installing the W3C HTML Validator on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how to create your own validator to test webpages within your firewall.
|
Internet & Web |
Articles |
2004-07-19
|
|
Bonjour enforces the TXT record format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1306: Explains how mDNSResponder enforces the proper TXT record format in Panther.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
|
|
Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1312: Provides a list of common Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
|
|
Updating the TXT record of a Bonjour service
(HTML)
QA1302: Explains how to update a Bonjour TXT record while running on either Jaguar or Panther.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
|
|
The System Sound APIs for Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3 and later
(HTML)
TN2102: Discusses the System Sound APIs for correctly playing Alerts and User Interface Sound Effects
|
Audio |
Technical Notes |
2004-07-13
|
|
The GNU Compiler Collection on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn about the open-source tools GCC and GDB, and enhancements specific to Mac OS X.
|
Tools |
Articles |
2004-07-12
|
|
Available FireWire Isochronous Bandwidth
(HTML)
QA1356: Discusses attempting to "pre-flight" an isochronous bandwidth allocation request by reading the currently available bandwidth.
|
Audio, Hardware & Drivers, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-07
|
|
HIShape Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon API for manipulating HIShape objects.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Reference |
2004-06-28
|
|
Upgrading to the Mac OS X HIToolbox
(HTML)
(PDF)
A porting guide for Carbon developers seeking to adopt Mac OS X HIToolbox features such as nib-based windows and HIViews.
|
Carbon, Porting, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-06-28
|
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The Benefits of HIToolbox: the Evolving Widget Set
(HTML)
Learn how to get started working with HIView control types.
|
Carbon |
Articles |
2004-06-14
|
|
Using the 3DMixer Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2112: Discusses how to use Core Audio's 3DMixer version 2.0
|
Audio, Carbon, Games, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2004-06-14
|
|
Dynamically registering a bundled component
(HTML)
QA1083: Describes how to dynamically register a Component which resides in an Application bundle.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-06-07
|
|
Eclipse and Mac OS X: a Natural Combination
(HTML)
Learn about the Eclipse IDE on Mac OS X and how to get started using it.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Tools |
Articles |
2004-06-07
|
|
Graphics Exporters - Creating 16-bit-per-channel image files
(HTML)
QA1354: Discusses how to use QuickTime Graphics Exporters to create 16-bit-per-channel image files.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-06-03
|
|
Discovering all advertised Bonjour service types
(HTML)
QA1337: Explains how to discover all Bonjour service types being advertised on the local network.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-06-01
|
|
New PPD keywords available in Mac OS X version 10.3
(HTML)
QA1352: Describes the new PPD keywords available for CUPS filters in Mac OS X 10.3.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2004-05-26
|
|
Avoiding the -42 error with DiscRecording
(HTML)
QA1292: Explains how to workaround the -42 error when using the DiscRecording API.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2004-05-25
|
|
Directories Appear as Volume Aliases
(HTML)
QA1351: Discusses how VFS plug-ins should handle device numbers to ensure compatibility with Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2004-05-25
|
|
Dynamic HTML and XML: The XMLHttpRequest Object
(HTML)
Learn how to use the XMLHttpRequest object to work with XML data for web content.
|
Internet & Web |
Articles |
2004-05-12
|
|
Binding your Preferences in Cocoa
(HTML)
Learn to use bindings by creating a simple app.
|
Cocoa |
Articles |
2004-04-26
|
|
Signaling the end of data when using AudioConverterFillComplexBuffer
(HTML)
QA1317: How to signal the end of data when using AudioConverterFillComplexBuffer to convert audio data.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2004-04-26
|
|
CFHostSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the CFHost API to do DNS hostname lookups and to determine host reachability.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Networking |
Sample Code |
2004-04-20
|
|
DRDataBurnCarbonUI
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
DRDataBurnCarbonUI shows how to use the standard DiscRecording burn setup and progress panel from Carbon.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2004-04-09
|
|
DREraseCarbonUI
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
DREraseCarbonUI shows how to use the DiscRecording erase setup and progress panel from Carbon.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2004-04-09
|
|
Sequence Grabber - How often should I call SGIdle?
(HTML)
QA1349: This Q&A discusses how often SGIdle should be called when capturing using the Sequence Grabber.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-04-06
|
|
Sequence Grabber - Using the SGDataProc for Sound
(HTML)
QA1348: This Q&A discusses how you can use a Sound SGChannel with the Sequence Grabber DataProc
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-04-06
|
|
Xgrid: High Performance Computing for the Rest of Us
(HTML)
Learn how mathematicians and scientists are making the most of Xgrid's power and easy setup.
|
Mac OS X Server, Performance |
Articles |
2004-03-29
|
|
GLCarbon1ContextPbuffer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demostrates using OpenGL pixel buffers with a single shared context.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-03-26
|
|
GLCarbonSharedPbuffer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demostrates sharing a single OpenGL pixel buffer with multiple other contexts.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-03-26
|
|
GLUTBasics
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple GLUT example which can be used as starter code.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-03-26
|
|
GLUTSurfaceTexture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Example of using the new glutSurfaceTexture.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-03-26
|
|
Audio Unit Resizing
(HTML)
QA1343: Discusses the host's responsibilities when resizing Audio Units.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-23
|
|
Bonjour enforces the service type format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1198: Explains why registering a Bonjour service might fail on Panther.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-23
|
|
FSCopyObject
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Copy engine for copying files and directories.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2004-03-19
|
|
QuickTime movies require a valid graphics port
(HTML)
QA1345: The QuickTime Movie Toolbox requires a valid graphics port for all movies.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-19
|
|
DDR SDRAM ICs for PowerBooks and iBooks that use Memory bus slewing
(HTML)
QA1344: Specifies DDR SDRAM IC optimization for PowerBooks and iBooks that use Memory bus slewing.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-18
|
|
Using the Web Kit for Application Registration
(HTML)
Learn how to use the Web Kit to handle your application's online registration.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, User Experience |
Articles |
2004-03-09
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HFS Plus Volume Format
(HTML)
()
TN1150: Describes the physical layout of an HFS Plus volume.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Notes |
2004-03-05
|
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Use the Computer Name when registering your Bonjour service
(HTML)
QA1228: Explains why you should use the Computer Name when advertising a Bonjour service.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-05
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Developer Tools JBoss and Tomcat Do Not Start After Installing Java 1.4.2 Update
(HTML)
QA1025: Describes how to re-enable JBoss and Tomcat after installing the Java 1.4.2 update.
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Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Java, Open Source |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-04
|
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Carbon Help Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for displaying short onscreen hints in help tags.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2004-03-01
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Scripting Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
TN2106: Directions for providing a clean and consistent scripting interface for your application.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Enterprise IT, Scripting & Automation |
Technical Notes |
2004-03-01
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Creating Carbon Menus
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to create menus in Carbon applications.
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Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-02-23
|
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Interface Builder Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for unarchiving interface objects.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2004-02-17
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Unarchiving Interface Objects With Interface Builder Services
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to reconstitute user interface elements in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-02-17
|
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Text Attributes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to work with attributes, the distinguishing characteristics of rich text.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2004-02-16
|
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Creating an OpenGL texture from an NSView
(HTML)
()
QA1325: Addresses the issues involved with using an NSView as the source data for an OpenGL texture.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-13
|
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Video Hardware Info
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample demonstrates how to query the video hardware for useful information.
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Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2004-02-12
|
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Clearing mDNSResponder's cached records
(HTML)
QA1310: Clearing the Bonjour service cache (mDNSResponder's cached records) for testing purposes.
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Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-11
|
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NSOpenGL Fullscreen
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create and switch between windowed and fullscreen OpenGL contexts using NSOpenGL.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-02-11
|
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Text Input and Output
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to read and write text files in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2004-02-10
|
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Fighting Spam on Mac OS X Server
(HTML)
Learn how to filter out spam before it gets to your users.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2004-02-09
|
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Spell Checking
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the spell-checking facilities in the Cocoa text system.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-02-09
|
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Text Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text fields.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-02-09
|
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Text Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text views.
|
Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-02-09
|
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Duplicate Bonjour services while browsing
(HTML)
QA1333: Explains how to work with multiple network interfaces when browsing for Bonjour services.
|
Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-06
|
|
Use empty string for Bonjour domains
(HTML)
QA1331: Explains what to specify for the domain parameter when using Bonjour API's.
|
Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-06
|
|
Use NSSound instead of NSMovie for audio only playback on Mac OS X 10.3 and greater
(HTML)
QA1335: Why using NSSound may be a better choice than using NSMovie for audio only playback.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-04
|
|
OpenGL Tools for Serious Graphics Development
(HTML)
Learn how Apple's best-of-breed OpenGL tools help developers locate, analyze, and debug graphics bottlenecks.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Articles |
2004-02-02
|
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Mac OS X 10.3 Navigation Services Changes
(HTML)
()
TN2105: Explains Navigation Services changes in Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2004-01-30
|
|
OpenGL Driver Monitor Decoder Ring
(HTML)
()
QA1334: Describes what each of the parameters available in the OpenGL Driver Monitor measure.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-01-30
|
|
Shearing a Coordinate Space with NSAffineTransform
(HTML)
()
QA1332: Describes a simple way to shear coordinate spaces by adding a few methods to the NSAffineTransform class.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-01-29
|
|
ElectricImageComponent.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to build five QuickTime Components.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2004-01-23
|
|
Verification
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Objective-C example which demonstrates how to provide custom data verification for data written to disc.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2004-01-23
|
|
AddNibToNav
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a custom area, instantiated from a nib file, in a Navigation Services dialog.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2004-01-22
|
|
PowerPC Numerics
(PDF)
Describes the Mac OS X numerics environment for implementing IEEE standards 754 and C99.
|
Performance |
Guides |
2004-01-22
|
|
DV Codec settings and performance
(HTML)
()
QA1149: Discusses the difference between compression quality, decompression quality, and performance with the DV codec.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-01-20
|
|
Optimizing with Shark: Big Payoff, Small Effort
(HTML)
Learn to improve your application's performance by sampling a real application using Shark.
|
Performance, Tools |
Articles |
2004-01-19
|
|
Server Processes and the Dock
(HTML)
()
QA1328: Discusses using headless AWT from Java server applications that need to be hidden.
|
Java, Mac OS X Server, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2004-01-19
|
|
Issues with boot time KEXT loading
(HTML)
()
QA1087: Explains how to solve problems with loading KEXTs at boot time.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2004-01-15
|
|
Music Player Sequence Destinations
(HTML)
()
QA1330: Provides clarification on MIDI Endpoints and assigning MIDI data flow.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2004-01-15
|
|
Creating Secure Transactions on Mac OS X Server with SSL
(HTML)
Learn how to provide a layer of public-key encryption over any TCP connection.
|
Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Articles |
2004-01-12
|
|
Understanding and Detecting OpenGL Functionality
(HTML)
TN2080: Discusses OpenGL API design, and how to access the full power of hardware and software renderers.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2003-12-29
|
|
What's New in QuickTime 6.5
(HTML)
(PDF)
Changes to the capabilities, mode of operation, and API of QuickTime at version 6.5.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2003-12-22
|
|
ColorMatching
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Performs simple color matching of images using ColorSync or the QuickTime 6.4 Graphics Importers.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-12-18
|
|
MovieGWorlds
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates movie drawing-complete functions, movie compositing and using SetTrackGWorld to draw into a specific graphics world.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-12-18
|
|
TipWrapper
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to wrap long tool tips into multiple lines in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-12-18
|
|
Web Page Development: Best Practices
(HTML)
Learn how to design, modify, and validate your website to work properly in all major browsers.
|
Internet & Web |
Articles |
2003-12-15
|
|
CocoaPeoplePicker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the AddressBook framework's ABPeoplePickerView.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-12-11
|
|
Navigation Services for Carbon: An Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces changes to the Navigation Services API for CarbonLib and Carbon in Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-12-10
|
|
OpenGL Screensaver
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to integrate OpenGL drawing into a standard Cocoa screen saver on Mac OS X.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-12-10
|
|
Setting Up Your Carbon Application to Use the Services Menu
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to make a Carbon application share functionality with other applications.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-12-10
|
|
AudioDevice sample rates
(HTML)
QA1196: Getting, setting and converting sample rates with Audio Devices.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2003-12-09
|
|
AUGraphs and AudioUnit connections
(HTML)
QA1174: Discusses AudioUnit connection issues when using more than one AudioUnit or an AUGraph.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2003-12-09
|
|
The Enhanced Print Apple Event
(HTML)
TN2082: Describes an enhancement to the print Apple event that gives developers more control over scripted printing.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Printing, Scripting & Automation |
Technical Notes |
2003-12-09
|
|
QuickTime Effects - How to set up parameter description values when using kParameterTypeDataImage
(HTML)
()
QA1326: Setting up an effect parameter description when using kParameterTypeDataImage as the parameter data type.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-12-09
|
|
MapLargeFile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows a technique for mapping files greater than 4GB into memory for faster access.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-11-19
|
|
MungSaver
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a simple Screen Saver module for Panther, using the Sequence Grabber DataProc mung technique.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, QuickTime, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-11-18
|
|
RGB ValueTransformers
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Supersedes the "RGB Image sample". Sample now uses bindings. Color separation now done in an NSValueTransformer subclass.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-11-18
|
|
X11 FAQ
(HTML)
()
QA1232: Frequently Asked Questions about using Apple's X Window System (X11) implementation.
|
Carbon, Darwin, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2003-11-17
|
|
HIEmbedder
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to write a custom embedding HIView which can scroll if set in an HIScrollView.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-11-13
|
|
Why doesn't my Scrolling Text Box control work in a compositing window?
(HTML)
QA1324: Explains why some older controls do not function properly in compositing windows and points to a replacement.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2003-11-13
|
|
Customer-focused Software Design: Marratech Turns a Java App into a Mac App
(HTML)
Learn how Marratech used the Apple Developer Connection to help port its Java-based application.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Porting |
Articles |
2003-11-10
|
|
HIScrollingTextBox
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Offers replacement custom HIViews for the Scrolling TextBox control which does not work in compositing windows.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-11-06
|
|
Tab Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa tab views.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-11-06
|
|
Developing with ZeroLink: small applications and launching on other computers
(HTML)
QA1322: Resolving issues caused by the ZeroLink feature in Xcode.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-31
|
|
HITextViewShowcase
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a HITextView using Interface Builder and using programming functions only.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-10-30
|
|
Process
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple demonstration of the Process Manager API.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-30
|
|
Downloading through a proxy server in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1296: Explains when downloading through a proxy server will work, and when it will fail.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
|
|
Environment Variables
(HTML)
QA1255: Describes how a process gets its environment variables.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
|
|
HIView APIs vs. Control Manager APIs
(HTML)
TN2074: Provides some clarification on the similar APIs and similar behaviors found in the HIView and Control Managers.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2003-10-29
|
|
How to solve '_objc_exception_set_functions' ZeroLink errors in Xcode
(HTML)
QA1321: Explains how to eliminate '_objc_exception_set_functions' ZeroLink errors in Xcode
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
|
|
URL Access vs. CFNetwork
(HTML)
QA1291: Explains when to choose URL Access or CFNetwork when downloading files from within your application.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
|
|
Installing an I/O Kit KEXT Without Rebooting
(HTML)
QA1319: Describes the state of the art of installing I/O Kit kernel extensions (KEXTs) without requiring a restart.
|
Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-28
|
|
Why isn't my edit text box in my Navigation dialog's custom area working on 10.3?
(HTML)
QA1315: Explains a bug in the Mac OS X 10.3 Navigation Services Custom Area involving the EditText and its work around.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-28
|
|
AsyncPB
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Describes how to chain File System calls from an interrupt handler like a Time Manager task.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
ContentBurn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates an audio CD using standard audio files like mp3, aac, aiff, and wav.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
CPUGestalt
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to determine the processor type of the Macintosh you're running on.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
FancyAbout
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates several visual effects for "About..." panels such as scrolling text, window without a title bar, and ways to dismiss the window.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
HIDoubleSlider
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to create a double slider using the Appearance and HIView functions introduced in Mac OS X 10.2.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
HITextShowcase
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates some of the different text-related controls, non-controls, and HIViews that are available in Mac OS X 10.3.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
InkSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates some usage scenarios for the Ink.Framework APIs.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
JAWTExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the new JAWT structs included with Java 1.4.1 Update 1 for Jaguar.
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
MoreIsBetter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Library providing indispensable wrapers and workarounds for many areas of Mac OS programming.
|
Audio, Carbon, Core Foundation, Darwin, Enterprise IT, Graphics & Imaging, Internationalization, Internet & Web, Networking, Porting, Scripting & Automation, Security, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
MPDelayUntilTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Tests and demonstrates the MT/MP MPDelayUntil API.
|
Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
MPPeriodicalTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Tests and demonstrates the MT/MP timers.
|
Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
OldDelegateOnlyComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Please see DelegateOnlyComponent for the current version of this sample.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
QTMLPrintingSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the QuickTime APIs to draw into a standard Win32 printing device context.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
qtshell
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple QuickTime and QuickTime VR viewer framework.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
qtshell.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple QuickTime and QuickTime VR viewer framework.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
SimplePing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample provides simple API to programatically ping a remote host without admin privileges
|
Darwin, Games, Internet & Web, Networking, Tools |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
soundsnippets
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
SoundSnippets.c defines functions that perform some common sound-related operations.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
soundsnippets.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
SoundSnippets.c defines functions that perform some common sound-related operations.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
TextNameTool
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A command line tool sample illustrating how to use various graphical facilities and services without a login.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
YASTControl
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An application illustrating how to use a user pane control to define MLTE based text fields.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
|
FloatingWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates that floating windows are very easy to implement on Mac OS X using Nib files.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-24
|
|
MenuViews
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of interesting uses of HIView-based menus in Mac OS X 10.3.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-24
|
|
Optimizing for the Power Mac G5
(HTML)
Learn how to optimize your code for the Power Mac G5.
|
Performance |
Articles |
2003-10-24
|
|
Sequence Grabber - Ensuring the SG TimeBase is being driven by the Sound Clock.
(HTML)
QA1314: Ensuring the Sequence Grabber TimeBase is being driven by the Sound Clock when recording audio and video.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-24
|
|
Sheets
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a sheet both in code and through the use of a Nib file.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-24
|
|
Switching from Code Warrior to Xcode
(HTML)
Learn how to import your projects from CodeWarrior.
|
Carbon, Porting, Tools |
Articles |
2003-10-24
|
|
Tiler
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Modify your applications tile icon within the Mac OS X dock by using both QuickDraw and Quartz
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-24
|
|
Bonjour TXT record rate limiting in Panther
(HTML)
QA1293: Explains how mDNSResponder implements TXT record rate limiting in Panther.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-23
|
|
Registering a Bonjour service multiple times
(HTML)
QA1311: Explains why registering the same Bonjour service twice on the same machine doesn't cause a name conflict.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-23
|
|
Third party VFS can't unmount on Mac OS X 10.3
(HTML)
QA1308: Describes changes in unmounting behavior for VFS plug-ins under Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther."
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-23
|
|
How to handle audio data with magic cookie information
(HTML)
QA1318: How to handle sound files with magic cookies when using an AudioConverter.
|
Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-22
|
|
Important Java Directories on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1170: Mac OS X equivalents of common Java runtime and development directories.
|
Java |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-21
|
|
QuickTime 6.4 & AvailabilityMacros.h on Mac OS X 10.2.x
(HTML)
QA1316: Fixing compilation issues when upgrading to QuickTime 6.4 on Mac OS X 10.2.x systems.
|
QuickTime, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-21
|
|
DrawSprocketTestOld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates basic implementations of DrawSprocket Functions.
|
Carbon, Games |
Sample Code |
2003-10-14
|
|
FinderLaunch
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to open documents by sending Apple Events to the Finder.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-14
|
|
GlyphaIVOld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A basic game implementation in the spirit of Joust meant as demonstation of Sprocket usage.
|
Carbon, Games |
Sample Code |
2003-10-14
|
|
CollectPictColors
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Uses Picture Utilities package and KnowsPict application to demonstrate collecting colors used by Pict resources.
|
Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-10-10
|
|
Palette and GWorld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates the use of palette and color tables with GWorlds.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-10-10
|
|
Sharpening Full Scene Anti-Aliasing Details
(HTML)
QA1268: Using full scene anti-aliasing (FSAA) in OpenGL applications.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-10
|
|
Sleep vs. Doze on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1309: Discusses and demonstrates sleep versus doze detection on Machintosh Mac OS X
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-09
|
|
Exception in JFileChooser.setAcceptAllFileFilterUsed
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1280: Workaround for a known issue in Java 1.4.1 Update 1 on Jaguar.
|
Java |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-07
|
|
HID Utilities Source
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows a high level abstract library for the HID manager.
|
Games, Hardware & Drivers, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-10-06
|
|
paramErr returned from ConvertMovieToFile when exporting to .wav
(HTML)
QA1313: Avoid a paramErr returned from ConvertMovieToFile by setting up a Sound Description when exporting to a .wav file.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-06
|
|
Safari FAQ
(HTML)
Learn how the Safari browser handles such things as user information, cookies, caching, and JavaScript.
|
Apple Applications, Internet & Web, Open Source |
Articles |
2003-10-06
|
|
Tuning for G5: A Practical Guide
(HTML)
()
TN2086: Explains how to get started tuning your application for the new Macintosh G5 architecture.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2003-10-01
|
|
PCI/PCI-X slots on the Power Mac G5
(HTML)
QA1307: Discusses installing PCI/PCI-X cards of different speeds in the Power Mac G5.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-30
|
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Using Xserve for a Small Business LAN
(HTML)
Learn how to host your business LAN on Xserve.
|
Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2003-09-30
|
|
Providing QuickDraw with a Known Good Port
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QA1237: How to use SetPort( NULL) to provide QuickDraw with a known good port.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-29
|
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How can I tell if a PCI device has on board I/O space?
(HTML)
QA1287: Demonstrates "how to" tell if a PCI device has on board I/O space.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-24
|
|
Sequence Grabber - Setting the sound channel play through state
(HTML)
QA1303: Setting the Sound play though state when previewing and recording a sound channel with the Sequence Grabber.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-23
|
|
Bonjour and wake from sleep
(HTML)
QA1290: Explains why applications that use Bonjour should stay registered and continue browsing on sleep.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-18
|
|
NSL and how it relates to Bonjour
(HTML)
QA1299: Explains the relationship between NSL and Bonjour.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-18
|
|
Debugging arbitrary applications with Xcode
(HTML)
QA1305: Debugging an application with Xcode without requiring the project that built the application.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-15
|
|
How to add other pasteboard types to an HFS Promise drag in Cocoa
(HTML)
QA1300: Explains how to add other pasteboard types to an HFS Promise drag in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-15
|
|
How to remove the "Open Recent" menu item in a Document-based Cocoa application
(HTML)
QA1289: Explains how to remove the "Open Recent" menu item in a Document-based Cocoa application.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-15
|
|
How to set a custom drag image when doing an HFS Promise drag in Cocoa
(HTML)
QA1200: Explains how to set a custom drag image when doing an HFS Promise drag in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-15
|
|
Spaces in project names: solving "Missing file or directory" errors in Project Builder
(HTML)
QA1301: Explains "Missing file or directory" errors when building with Project Builder.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-15
|
|
OpenGL Extensions Guide
(HTML)
Information about OpenGL functionality supported in Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2003-09-10
|
|
Remote or Two-Machine Debugging Applications with GDB
(HTML)
QA1279: Explains how to setup a remote or two-machine debugging configuration using gdb and ssh.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-09
|
|
EmbededAppleScripts
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Extending the functionality of your application by adding precompiled AppleScripts.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2003-09-04
|
|
QTEffectsDialog - Cocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to display the standard QuickTime effects parameters dialog in a Cocoa application.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-09-04
|
|
Sequence Grabber - How do I save user settings as CFPreferences?
(HTML)
QA1286: Saving UserData settings returned from the Sequence Grabber as CFPreferences.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-04
|
|
Porting Command Line Unix Tools to Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2071: A general guide for Unix developers porting software to Mac OS X.
|
Darwin, Porting |
Technical Notes |
2003-09-03
|
|
PowerPC G5 Performance Primer
(HTML)
()
TN2087: Offers a high-level overview of how to maximize performance on G5 Macs.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2003-09-03
|
|
Java 1.4.1 Update 1 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2003-09-02
|
|
What's New in QuickTime 6.4 For Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deleted erroneous reference to constants that are not in released header files.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2003-09-01
|
|
CFXML to CFPropertyListRef (and back!)
(HTML)
()
QA1208: Describes to how save and restore a CFPropertyListRef to and from an XML file.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-29
|
|
IOKitWithLibrary
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how an I/O Kit driver can link with a C library from a separate kernel extension.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-08-27
|
|
Correcting a PackageMaker version.plist and BundleVersions.plist problem
(HTML)
()
QA1281: Describes how to correct a PackageMaker version.plist and BundleVersions.plist problem.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-25
|
|
Getting owner and group name references for PackageMaker package contents
(HTML)
()
QA1285: Describes how to get owner and group name references for PackageMaker package contents.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-25
|
|
PackageMaker's NeedsAuthorization value causes install to fail
(HTML)
()
QA1283: Provides a workaround when PackageMaker's NeedsAuthorization value causes a Mac OS X 10.1 installation failure.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-25
|
|
Version Territory
(HTML)
()
TN1132: Clarifies the format of data in the NumVersion structure used in a version ( 'vers') resource.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2003-08-25
|
|
SDRAM Problems With Self-Powered USB Devices
(HTML)
()
HW82: Alerts that non-compliant, self-powered USB devices plugged into a G4, can cause problems with low-voltage-sensitive SDRAM .
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-21
|
|
ABGroup Reference for C
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type used to group Address Book records.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2003-08-20
|
|
ABMultiValue Reference for C
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for accessing Address Book properties with multiple values.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2003-08-20
|
|
ABMutableMultiValue Reference for C
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for accessing Address Book properties with multiple values.
|
Apple Applications |
Reference |
2003-08-20
|
|
Non Mac OS X Bundled data-fork based Resources
(HTML)
()
QA1098: Mac OS X Bundled data-fork based Resources
|
Carbon, Mac OS X Server |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-20
|
|
OTEndpointInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to query an endpoint for its 'vital statistic' using OTGetEndpointInfo.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-08-20
|
|
Using a QuickTime time base callback to detect when a movie has stopped
(HTML)
()
QA1282: Using a QuickTime time base callback (NewCallBack) to detect when a movie has stopped.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-12
|
|
Speech
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains Cocoa's interfaces to the speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-08-08
|
|
Collections Programming Topics for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to group objects in arrays, sets, or dictionaries in Core Foundation.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Open Source |
Guides |
2003-08-07
|
|
Bluetooth Radio Power Class for Apple Systems
(HTML)
()
QA1278: Notes Preferred Bluetooth Transmitter Characteristics for products designed for Apple Systems.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-06
|
|
Optimizing an Xserve for Web Hosting
(HTML)
Learn how to configure and optimize an Xserve to ensure fast, robust web hosting.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Articles |
2003-08-06
|
|
Security Credentials
(HTML)
()
QA1277: Discusses AuthorizationCopyRights and the relationship between Authorization Services, authorization sessions, Security Server, credentials, and the credentials cache.
|
Security |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-06
|
|
Customizing Component Border Colors
(HTML)
()
QA1272: Retaining Aqua background for JComboBox menus with custom control borders.
|
Java |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-31
|
|
Printing Plug-in Interfaces Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the various callback interfaces that Mac OS X printing plug-ins implement in Carbon.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Reference |
2003-07-31
|
|
GrabBag
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates variety of techniques and features of Carbon. DataBrowser , PBCatalogSearchAsync, Overlay windows, Tab controls, more...
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-07-29
|
|
TextLinks
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Programmatically creates links to URLs and other objects and handles clicks in non-URL links.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-07-29
|
|
BasicPlugIn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the CFPlugin to locate, load, execute plugin. Derived from the SillyBalls sample.
|
Carbon, Porting |
Sample Code |
2003-07-28
|
|
X11CallCarbonAndCocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a double clickable X11 application which performs various "native" Mac OS X operations.
|
Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Porting, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-07-28
|
|
Using Ink Services in Your Application
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Ink Services works and how to customize handwriting recognition.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2003-07-24
|
|
Filtering QuickTime media types in Navigation Services
(HTML)
()
QA1274: Describes how to filter QuickTime media types in a Navigation Services filter procedure.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-23
|
|
CopyBits vs. CopyMask
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - CopyBits (using a mask region) vs. CopyMask (using a mask BitMap). Which do you think is faster?
|
Carbon, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
|
|
The Data Browser GetDataBrowserUserState API
(HTML)
()
QA1270: Explains a problematic Data Browser API definition and how to work around it.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-22
|
|
OTMP
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A library for calling Open Transport synchronously from preemptively scheduled tasks (MP tasks).
|
Carbon, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
|
|
OTPingSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to implement ping on top of the Open Transport API.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
|
|
Simple DrawSprocket
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Simple use of DrawSprocket to set screen resolution and size.
|
Carbon, Games |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
|
|
TE Over Background
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A textEdit that shows old text editing over a colored background
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
|
|
CallMachOFramework
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows two ways of calling a Mach-O framework from a CFM application on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
|
|
CFM_MachO_CFM
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
CFM application calls Mach-O routine, passing in a fixed up CFM function pointer as a callback parameter.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
|
|
CGImageRef contents are immutable
(HTML)
()
QA1276: Explains that CGImageRef contents are considered immutable once created.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-17
|
|
Cocoa CG aliasing demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased text and graphics using Quartz and Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
|
|
Cocoa CG arc demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased arcs using Quartz and Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
|
|
DeviceListener
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the DiscRecording framework to listen for device plug/unplug events and media insertion events.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
|
|
Server-Side Java with the Struts Framework on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how to combine such things as Servlets, JSP, and custom Struts tag libraries using Struts.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Tools |
Articles |
2003-07-17
|
|
Draw Pixels
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An example of the correct use of DrawPixels.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-16
|
|
Monochrome Image
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Applies the NTSC color weighting formula to an image to generate a monochrome version of the image.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-07-16
|
|
Sequence Grabber Source, Video, and Channel Bounds
(HTML)
()
QA1250: Explains the QuickTime Sequence Grabber's relationship between the Source, Video, and Channel Bounds when capturing video.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-16
|
|
TextureRange
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the fundamental techniques required to fast texture upload performance.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-16
|
|
Tioga PostScript Printing Plugins in Mac OS X 10.2
(HTML)
()
QA1085: Why Tioga printing plugins for PostScript printing aren't called on Mac OS X 10.2 and later.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-14
|
|
HID Manager Basics
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows basic use of HID Manager for Mac OS X: including device discovery, queues and polling elements.
|
Games, Hardware & Drivers, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-07-10
|
|
Image Decompressor Data-loading Procs
(HTML)
()
QTMCC19: Explains how to use an image decompressor's data-loading proc.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-10
|
|
SampleButtonPlugin
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to write a TWAIN button listener plug-in code module.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2003-07-10
|
|
SampleDS
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to implement a TWAIN Data Source (DS) for Mac OS X.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2003-07-10
|
|
AGLSurfaceTexture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Example of render to texture/texture from surface using aglSurfaceTexture.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
|
|
Carbon GLSnapshot
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of OpenGL with Quicktime to capture OpenGL content.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
|
|
NURBSSurfaceVertexProg
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses a vertex program to compute the vertex position for a NURB surface.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
|
|
SurfaceVertexProgram
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Vertex program that demonstrates the use of a UV mesh to draw an implicit surface.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
|
|
VBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple example of how to create an OpenGLView in AppKit.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
|
|
Vertex Optimization
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows examples of optimized vertex throughput.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
|
|
DRAM DIMM power pin connections for Macintosh Computers
(HTML)
()
QA1271: Discusses design considerations for DRAM DIMM power pin connections for Macintosh Computers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-04
|
|
Driver Tuning on Panther or G5
(HTML)
()
TN2090: Describes potential issues when using drivers in Panther or later, or on a Power Macintosh G5.
|
Darwin |
Technical Notes |
2003-06-24
|
|
Maximizing Mac OS X Application Performance
(HTML)
Learn how to achieve better performance on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, Tools |
Articles |
2003-06-23
|
|
FireWire: DCL Programs Under Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2072: Describes the structure and creation of DCL programs under Mac OS X.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2003-06-21
|
|
I/O Kit Power Controller
(HTML)
()
TN2076: Describes code to include in a KEXT in order to register for power management events.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2003-06-20
|
|
Full Screen changes in QuickTime 6.1 and 6.3
(HTML)
()
TN2068: Changes made to the QuickTime Full Screen API with the release of QuickTime6.1 and QuickTime6.3
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2003-06-19
|
|
TWAIN Data Sources for Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2088: Describes how to implement a TWAIN Data Source (DS) for Mac OS X
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2003-06-19
|
|
Updating OpenGL Contexts
(HTML)
()
QA1209: When and why to update an OpenGL context in response to system and user actions.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-06-19
|
|
Using FXScript
(PDF)
Explains how to use the FXScript feature in Final Cut Pro.
|
Apple Applications |
Guides |
2003-06-14
|
|
BSDLLCTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Program sample demonstrates how to send and receive raw LLC Ethernet packets.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Performance, Security |
Sample Code |
2003-06-12
|
|
Power adapter Sensing for the 17" PowerBook
(HTML)
()
QA1266: Details Design and detection considerations for 17-inch PowerBook power adapters
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-06-12
|
|
Java 1.4.1 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2003-06-11
|
|
Can't attach during two-machine debugging with GDB
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QA1019: Describes a workaround for a problem attaching during two-machine debugging on Mac OS X 10.0.x.
|
Darwin, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-06-02
|
|
QuickTime 6.3 + 3GPP
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes features, changes, and new capabilities of QuickTime 6.3 plus 3GPP.
|
QuickTime |
Guides |
2003-06-01
|
|
Power Management for Macintosh; getting started
(HTML)
()
TN2075: Outlines available documentation and its location for power management on Mac OS X and OS 9.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2003-05-30
|
|
Java for WebObjects Developers
(PDF)
Introduces Java concepts and terms to WebObjects developers. Includes exercises for developing Java expertise in WebObjects.
|
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Guides |
2003-05-27
|
|
Sproing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how "springs" work to control view resizing behavior.
|
Cocoa, Tools |
Sample Code |
2003-05-20
|
|
QISA
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of writing an Internet setup assistant for traditional Mac OS and Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Darwin, Networking, Security |
Sample Code |
2003-05-15
|
|
BasicDataBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a basic, functional data browser.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-05-08
|
|
FunkyOverlayWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates several window layering, transparency and widget interaction techniques in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-05-08
|
|
Glyph Access Protocol
(HTML)
()
TN2079: How to support unencoded glyphs using the TSM, ATSUI and Cocoa.
|
Carbon, Internationalization |
Technical Notes |
2003-05-06
|
|
Migrating to FSRefs & long Unicode names from FSSpecs
(HTML)
()
TN2078: Answers and coding techniques to commonly asked questions about adopting FSRefs and long file names.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2003-05-06
|
|
How do I count the frames in an MPEG movie?
(HTML)
()
QTMTB54: Talks about using the QuickTime Movie Toolbox function GetMovieNextInterestingTime with MPEG media tracks.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-05-02
|
|
Internet Config Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the legacy technology for managing Internet preferences in Classic Mac OS.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Reference |
2003-05-01
|
|
Programming With the Language Analysis Manager
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how morpholgical analysis is performed by the system.
|
Carbon, Internationalization |
Guides |
2003-05-01
|
|
Using the Japanese Analysis Engine and Access Method
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes dictionary access and the environments used by the Japanese Analysis Engine.
|
Carbon, Internationalization |
Guides |
2003-05-01
|
|
FunWithFileDialogs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demo of the AWT FileChooser and Swing Aqua JFileChooser, and available Mac-specific runtime options.
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2003-04-30
|
|
CubePuzzle
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Models a Rubik's Cube using Cocoa and OpenGL
|
Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-04-21
|
|
Empty Memory Objects
(HTML)
()
QA1259: Describes how two memory management edge cases are handled by the common Mac OS memory allocators.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-21
|
|
GLChildWindowDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows using Cocoa's child windows and Quartz Extreme to provide 2D/3D overlays above 3D content.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-04-21
|
|
OpenGLCompositorLab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using OpenGL to composite multiple sources in hardware. Requires NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti hardware.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-04-21
|
|
Is ColorSync thread safe?
(HTML)
()
QA1261: Discusses ColorSync thread-safety issues.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Mac OS X Server, Performance, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-17
|
|
Notifying the Finder of changed or newly created files
(HTML)
()
QA1260: Recommended approach to notifying the Finder to update its open windows of a file creation or change.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-15
|
|
PPPoE Server for Testing
(HTML)
()
QA1252: Describes how to configure Mac OS X as a PPPoE server for testing purposes.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-11
|
|
Can I have parameters of type typeHIRect instead of type typeQDRectangle in my kEventControlBoundsChanged message handler?
(HTML)
()
QA1246: Details the automatic coercions between QuickDraw and Quartz types provided by the Carbon Event Parameter accessors.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-03
|
|
Collection Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for implementing an abstract data type that stores related pieces of information.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2003-04-01
|
|
'dynamic shared library not made a weak library in output with MACOSX_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET...' bug
(HTML)
()
QA1233: Why 'ld' may give a warning about the Mac OS X_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET environment variable and its failure to weak link.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-01
|
|
Language Analysis Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon shared library that performs morphological analysis for Japanese text.
|
Carbon, Internationalization |
Reference |
2003-04-01
|
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Mixed Mode Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface that supports PowerPC computers running 680x0 code.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2003-04-01
|
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CarbonInCocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to use Carbon GUI code in a Cocoa application.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-03-26
|
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FSSetCatalogInfo versus UID and GID
(HTML)
()
QA1251: Describes why FSSetCatalogInfo does not set the UID and GID of the file, and provides a work around.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-26
|
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Internet Connect Speed
(HTML)
()
QA1165: Describes how to get the modem connection speed from the System Configuration framework dynamic store.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Games, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-26
|
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SimpleSpeechRecExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the Speech Recognition Manager in a simple application.
|
Audio, Carbon, Games, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-03-26
|
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Disabling QuickTime Error Dialogs When Opening or Tasking a Movie
(HTML)
()
QA1164: How to disable QuickTime error dialogs which may be presented when opening or tasking a movie.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-20
|
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Project Builder 2.1 needs projects to be checked into CVS to enable CVS support
(HTML)
()
QA1245: Explains how to workaround a bug in Project Builder that blocks CVS functionality.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-20
|
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QuickTime Error -2127 qtNetworkAlreadyAllocatedErr Explained
(HTML)
()
QA1244: QuickTime qtNetworkAlreadyAllocatedErr error code (-2127) occurs when the user's Connection Speed preference setting is too slow.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-20
|
|
QTMusicToo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows all of the QuickTime Music features introduced with QuickTime 2.0.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-03-19
|
|
MeterTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sampling of sound input using SPBGetDeviceInfo(). Metering is then turned on and sampling is repeated.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-03-14
|
|
Sound PreMixer effect
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A sound manager pre-mixer effect component.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-03-14
|
|
Out of This GWorld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates the use of offscreen GWorlds and palette animation to simulate animation.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-03-12
|
|
TubeTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - The program is a simple demonstration of how to use the Palette Manager in a color program.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-03-12
|
|
Using cmpWantsRegisterMessage not recommended on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1192: Describes why using the cmpWantsRegisterMessage flag is not recommended on Mac OS X.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-11
|
|
How can I verify that a Movie can actually draw into a non-RGB GWorld?
(HTML)
()
QA1243: Techniques to verify that a Movie can actually draw into a non-RGB GWorld.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-05
|
|
Viewing multi-page PDF files
(HTML)
()
QA1247: How to draw each page of a multi-page PDF document using the QuickTime movie importers.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-05
|
|
addflashactions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Adds a few wired actions to a movie that has a flash track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
addflashactions.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Adds a few wired actions to a movie that has a flash track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
addhtactions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Adds two go-to-URL actions to parts of the text track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
addhtactions.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Adds two go-to-URL actions to parts of the text track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
Clock Control
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates creating a custom control by creating a clock control, implemented as a subclass of NSControl and NSCell.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
DesktopSprites
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the QuickTime Sprite Toolbox APIs to create and animate sprites in a window.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
DesktopSprites.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the QuickTime Sprite Toolbox APIs to create and animate sprites in a window.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
Dimmer2Effect
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a custom 2 source effect component for QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
Dimmer2Effect.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a custom 2 source effect component for QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
FastDitherUsingQT
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how you can use QuickTime to get faster dithering.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
GreyscaleEffectSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a custom single source effect component for QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
How do I use PMSessionGetGraphicsContext to get a CGContextRef?
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QA1216: Describes how to use PMSessionSetDocumentFormatGeneration and PMSessionGetGraphicsContext to get a CGContextRef for printing.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-25
|
|
makeeffectslideshow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a slide show movie using effects to switch from one video track to the next.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
makeeffectslideshow.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a slide show movie using effects to switch from one video track to the next.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtactiontargets
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to work with wired action targets.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtactiontargets.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to work with wired action targets.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtaddeffectseg
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use add video effects to segments of movies.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtaddeffectseg.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use add video effects to segments of movies.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
QTEffects Explode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a QuickTime movie with a video effect as a transition .
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
QTEffects Explode.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a QuickTime movie with a video effect as a transition.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtshoweffect
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to apply a filter or transition to pictures using QuickTime Effects APIs.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtshoweffect.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to apply a filter or transition to pictures using QuickTime Effects APIs.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtsprites
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a sprite track that contains three sprites: a space ship, an icon, and a world.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtsprites.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a sprite track that contains three sprites: a space ship, an icon, and a world.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtspritesplus
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use video overrides and tween tracks with sprite movies.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtspritesplus.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use video overrides and tween tracks with sprite movies.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtwiredactions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to attach wired actions to text tracks and make sprites bounce and collide.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtwiredactions.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to attach wired actions to text tracks and make sprites bounce and collide.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtwiredsprites
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a wired sprite movie with one sprite track that contains two penguins and four buttons.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtwiredsprites.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a wired sprite movie with one sprite track that contains two penguins and four buttons.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtwiredspritesjr
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a set of sprite "buttons" to control the playback of a linear QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
qtwiredspritesjr.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a set of sprite "buttons" to control the playback of a linear QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
Quartz 2D Thread Safety
(HTML)
()
QA1238: Explains the thread-safety issues for the Quartz 2D API.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-25
|
|
samplemakeeffectmovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to take video from movies and add effects creating a new movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
samplemakeeffectmovie.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to take video from movies and add effects creating a new movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
watchme
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the WatchMe.mov movie from the QuickTime SDK to convert relative URLs to absolute URLs.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
watchme.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the WatchMe.mov movie from the QuickTime SDK to convert relative URLs to absolute URLs.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
WiredSprites
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates creating a wired sprite movie containing one sprite track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
WiredSprites.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a QuickTime movie containing wired sprites.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
WiredSpritesJava
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a QuickTime movie containing wired sprites.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
|
|
Guide to Creating Kiosks on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2062: Discusses techniques used in creating applications which require kiosk-like functionality on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2003-02-24
|
|
GLUTStereo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use stereo with GLUT under Mac OS X v10.2.3 or later.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-02-20
|
|
SimpleTabControl
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use a simple tabbed pane window. This control is often used in preferences.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-02-20
|
|
Accessing HTTPS Proxy Settings
(HTML)
()
QA1234: Describes how to programatically access Secure Web Proxy information.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Games, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-19
|
|
Ensuring Backwards Binary Compatibility - Weak Linking and Availability Macros on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2064: Ensuring that Mach-O applications built using today's Mac OS X runs on previous versions of the OS.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Performance, Tools |
Technical Notes |
2003-02-18
|
|
Boxes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa boxes.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-02-15
|
|
Mac OS X QuickDraw Performance
(HTML)
()
TN2051: Some of the trouble spots in the Mac OS X windowing system and how to avoid them.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2003-02-13
|
|
PIDFromBSDProcessName
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides a simple API to do process PID lookup based on BSD process name.
|
Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Sample Code |
2003-02-13
|
|
Matching Fonts With Font Sync
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information about comparing and identifying fonts based upon their content.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2003-02-12
|
|
Text Encodings in VFS
(HTML)
()
QA1173: How to handle text encodings correctly when writing a file system (VFS) plug-in for Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-10
|
|
Converting to Precomposed Unicode
(HTML)
()
QA1235: Describes how to convert a string to precomposed Unicode.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-07
|
|
CryptoSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains sample code showing symmetric encryption and message digest calculation.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Security |
Sample Code |
2003-02-06
|
|
HICustomLeftRightSwitch
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to create a custom left/right switch using the HIView functions introduced in Mac OS X 10.2.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-02-06
|
|
HIFramework
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains C++ classes which are used by other HIToolbox sample code releases.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-02-06
|
|
Drawers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa drawers.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-02-04
|
|
Obtaining and Using Icons With Icon Services
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to obtain and display icons for a Carbon application or extension.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-02-01
|
|
Speech Recognition Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C interface for recognizing and accepting spoken input.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Reference |
2003-02-01
|
|
Movie Export Components - Supporting a MovieProgressProc
(HTML)
()
QA1230: Explains the steps needed to support a movie progress proc in a movie export component.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-01-31
|
|
Calculator
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements a simple "four-banger" calculator.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
CalendarView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to subclass HIView using C, as well as drawing and hit testing.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
CarbonCustomList
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to implement a custom list using Carbon using CreateCustomList.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
CarbonMDEF
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Mac OS X-compatible, Appearance-savvy sample menu definition function (MDEF).
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
ClockView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An HIView sample that uses the HIFramework to implement a scalable analog clock.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
ColoredCheckBox
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a colored check box on a gray window backgrounds.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
ColorSwatchView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements a color well control as an HIView using HIFramework C++ Carbon Event wrapper classes.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
ControlBackground
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to affect the background color of a control when drawing it.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
CustomWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a custom window in Mac OS X.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
CustomWindowWidget
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates two ways of adding a custom window widget to the window frame of a standard document window.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
Fragment Tool
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates manipulation of code fragments; combining and separating; viewing and editing information associated with each.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
GetDragHiliteColor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to obtain the color that Drag Manager uses to hilite regions when calling ShowDragHilite.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
HandyScrollingSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows some ways of implementing scrolling.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
HexEditorView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
HIView subclass which implements a hex editor similar to those found in resource editors.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
HideMenuBar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to hide the menu bar.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
HIViewTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An HIView with rudimentary drawing and hit testing.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
HTMLSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Illustrates one way to use the HTMLRenderingLib Library.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
HTMLUserPane
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to display a HTMLRenderingLib object inside of a user pane control.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
icon cache demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of an icon cache to limit the search for icon resource to one resource file.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
Icon Play
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of icon utilities and popup control cdef in a program using modal dialogs.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
IconUtilCheck
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to determine whether the Icon Utilities are available.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
ictbSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows an example of ictb resource.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
Image Difference
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a way to use Quartz's compositing capability to find the difference between two images.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
kcapApp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates drawing the key caps, given a set of modifiers and KCHR and KCAP resource IDs.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
KeyMapTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses Pascal to display a KeyMap representation whenever keys are pressed.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
Live Scroll
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to implementing live scrolling during the tracking of scroll bar thumbs.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
LocalServer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Sample demonstrates how a Classic process can communicate with a Mac OS X process using IP networking protocols.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Internet & Web, Networking, Porting |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
NoSound
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to install a procedure to be executed when the user restarts or shuts down.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
Password
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Illustrates three different ways to implement password fields in dialogs.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
PopUpMenuWithCurFont
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates what must be done to control the font used by MDEF 0 during PopUpMenuSelect.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
ReadLocation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Retrieves the Map control panel settings for longitude and latitude and the time offset from GMT.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
ReKeyTrans
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to patch KeyTrans to ignore dead-key processing so you type fancy accented characters.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
ROMResourceDump
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Illustrates how to copy all resources in the Macintosh's ROM into a file.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
Scrap Parsing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to parse the in-memory scrap.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
SetIndString
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements SetIndString(), which sets a particular STR# string to the passed in string. Similar to GetIndString()
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
SetWindBackColor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to programmatically set the background color of a window without flicker without the Appearance Manager.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
SICN LDEF
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements an LDEF that displays small icons to the left of text in a list.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
SimpleList
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple illustration of a ListBox Control implementation and its pitfall
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
Splasher
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Closes a modal window, such as a splash screen, with a mouse click or key press.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
SplitView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An HIView sample that uses the HIFramework and implements a scalable split view.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
stdFilterHacking
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates problems and workarounds for/with the Standard Dialog Filter.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
TickerView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
HIView subclass which implements a scrolling, live stock ticker.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
URLTextView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An HIView subclass which uses LaunchServices to open the URL attached to the view.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
Vertest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to access the information from the Vers Resource. Developed for Tech Note #189.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
|
|
qtdataref
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to work with data references and data handlers.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-24
|
|
qtdataref.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to work with data references and data handlers.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-24
|
|
PDFView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to display or print a multi-page PDF document and scroll an NSscrollview's contents by dragging.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-23
|
|
Adding menu separator items to controls in a Sherlock channel
(HTML)
()
QA1219: Using menu-item separators in an NSPopUpButton control of a Sherlock channel.
|
Apple Applications |
Technical Q&As |
2003-01-21
|
|
BOM characters in 'utxt' clipboard flavor
(HTML)
()
QA1221: Explains the use of the BOM character in 'utxt' scrap data
|
Cocoa, Internationalization |
Technical Q&As |
2003-01-20
|
|
File Manager Text Encoding Hints
(HTML)
()
QA1223: How to use Text Encoding Hints.
|
Carbon, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2003-01-20
|
|
Debugging Programming Topics for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tips and techniques for debugging Core Foundation code.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Open Source, Performance |
Guides |
2003-01-17
|
|
Why does my identity matrix look strange?
(HTML)
()
QA1227: Discusses the MatrixRecord structure and QuadToQuadMatrix function.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-01-15
|
|
AddFrameToMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to add an additional frame to the end of an existing movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
AddressBookCarbon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates some basic manipulations of the Mac OS X 10.2.x (and beyond) Address Book API.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
AddressBookCocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates some basic manipulations of the Mac OS X 10.2.x (and beyond) Address Book API.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
AddTextMovie.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to Add a text track to a Movie.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
addvractions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to add wired actions to a QuickTime VR movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
addvractions.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to add wired actions to a QuickTime VR movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
AESendandReceive
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Sending and receiving Apple Events with JDK 1.3.1 on Mac OS X.
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
aglClipBufferRect
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the use of clip regions and buffer rects in AGL.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
AIFFWriter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A Sound Manager sound output device component.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
aiffwriter.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A Sound Manager sound output device component.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
AlwaysPreview
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to force the preview enabled mode by install a modal dialog filter proc in CustomGetFilePreview.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
AnimatedSlider
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of an NSTimer to animate a control in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ATSUICurveAccessDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates low-level ATSUI APIs which allow access to raw glyph curve data.
|
Carbon, Internationalization |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ATSUIDirectAccessDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates some basic manipulations of the ATSUI DirectAccess api.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
audioburntest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the DRTrackCallbackProc and track properties to create a RedBook audio CD from AIFF files.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
audiocodec
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Sound Manager compressor and decompressor example supporting the uLaw format.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
audiocodec.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An example codec, a compressor and decompressor supporting the uLaw format.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
audioconverter.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
SoundConverter routines to convert AIFF and AIFC files into AIFF/AIFC or QuickTime. Parse AIFF/AIFC files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
BasicInputMethod
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An input method implemented as a text service component for Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
BlitNoVBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw directly to the screen without syncing to the VBL of the monitor.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
BlitVBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to have Mac OS X try its best to sync to the VBL for you.
|
Games, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
bulkerase
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to erase media using the DiscRecording framework.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
BurntTextSampleCode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Converts text tracks of a movie to new text tracks with bit map representations of the text.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CapabilitiesSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to detect Image Capture device capabilities and send messages to devices with ICAObjectSendMessage.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CarbonQTGraphicImport
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use the QuickTime GraphicImporter components.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CarbonQuartzDrawingWPrinting
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates mixing QuickDraw and Quartz 2D drawing both on screen and during printing.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CD-ROM Detection
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to determine whether a drive is a CD-ROM drive.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CFPreferences
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the CFPreferences APIs to access user preferences.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CFPrefsDumper
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the CFPreferences APIs to access information about the current user preferences.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CGDrawPicture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to use the QDPictDrawToCGContext API.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CGGamma
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use CGDirectDisplay calls to manipulate display gamma tables.
|
Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ChromaKeyMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates alternative approaches to removing a color from a QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Cocoa - SGDataProc
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses a Sequence Grabber data function and an NSQuickDrawView to simulate a preview operation for captured video.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CocoaCreateMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a QuickTime movie from a set of Cocoa JPEG NSImage objects.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CocoaDragAndDrop
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implement Drag-and-Drop functionality in Cocoa (uses images; can be extended to support other data types).
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CocoaVideoFrameToGWorld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to draw each frame of a QuickTime movie into a Cocoa NSQuickDrawView.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CocoaVideoFrameToNSImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create an NSImage for each frame of a QuickTime movie.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Color Sampler
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates one way to sample the color at a given point in an NSView.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ColorBars
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate, select, capture, manipulate, draw to, and release displays using the CGDirectDisplay API.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ColorSyncDevices
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the new ColorSync Device Support APIs introduced with Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ColorSyncDevices-Cocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the new ColorSync Device Manager routines in the Cocoa environment.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CompressMovies
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use QuickTime movie compression in an application.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ConvertMovieSndTrack
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using the Sound Converter to transcode a Sound Track from one audio encoding format to another.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ConvertToMovieJr
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to recompress QuickTime movies using the Image Compression Manager routines.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CreateMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a QuickTime Movie with both a video and audio track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CreateMovieJava
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Creates a Movie from Java drawing and a sound file.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Cropped Image
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to extract a sub-image from another image, and some ways of indicating a selection.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CTMClip
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing with clipping.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
CTMDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing without clipping.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
databurntest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a DRFolderRef and burn it to disc.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
DecompressionAndScaling
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to convert a version 2 PICT to a compressed QuickTime data buffer.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
DeskPictAppDockMenu
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to add a dynamic Dock menu to your Cocoa application
|
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
DigitizerShell
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple sequence grabber and vdig test bed for testing vdig and digitizer functionality.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
DragAndDrop Shell
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Drag and Drop shell for producing QuickTime drag and drop tools.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
DrawTextCodec
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This is a QuickTime codec for compressing black and white pictures into the glyphs of a font.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
EnhancedDataBurn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Objective-C sample which shows how to burn a data disc containing a complete virtual filesystem.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Eraser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the DiscRecordingUI framework to present the standard erase, selection and progress dialogs.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ExampleCodec
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An example of am image compression codec that handles both compression and decompression of images.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ExampleVideoPanel
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An example Sequence Grabber Video Panel Component.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ExampleVideoPanel.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An example Sequence Grabber Video Panel Component.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
FinderDragPro
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample file illustrating drag and drop techniques for use with file system objects.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Folder Watching
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how a background only application can use Apple events to pass work to another application.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
FullScreen
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use BeginFullScreen and EndFullScreen to enter and exit full-screen mode.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
GetHWEthernetAddr
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to obtain the hardware Ethernet address of a machine.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
GetMACAddressSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to retrieve the MAC address for each Ethernet interface from the Mac OS X I/O Registry.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
GetSetOptions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of uses of Open Transport's option management routines.
|
Carbon, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Graphic Import-Export
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to Draw, Scale, Rotate and Export images using QuickTime Graphics Importers and Exporters.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
graphicimporter.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates ways of using QuickTime graphics importers.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
GroupDrawing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Groups QuickTime drawing-capable objects into the display space of a single QTCanvas.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
hacktv
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use use the Sequence Grabber APIs to capture video and create QuickTime Movies.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
hacktv.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use use the Sequence Grabber APIs to capture video and create QuickTime Movies.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ICADownloadFirst
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using the Image Capture APIs asynchronously to download the first image in the first device found.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ICAObjectDumper
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A command-line tool that uses the Image Capture APIs to display the ICAObject hierarchy.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ImageCompositing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Applies compositing effects such as blend and transparency. Also records a Movie using the Compositor.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ImagesToQTMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a QuickTime movie from the images of any connected camera.
|
Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ImportExportMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to import files into QuickTime movies and export movie data.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Inside Mac ICM Code
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of the QuickTime Image Compression Manager.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Inside Mac Movie TB Code
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Macintosh Movie Toolbox sample code.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
JDragNDrop
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates building a simple view to implement Drag-and-Drop functionality in Cocoa-Java.
|
Cocoa, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
JPEG File Interchange Format
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Preview component which lets you make previews from JFIF files in the QuickTime StandardFilePreview dialog.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
LayoutManagerDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the layout manager using rollovers with different colors for lines, words and characters under the mouse.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ListMania
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of techniques for using Open Transport's list utility routines.
|
Carbon, Games, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MakeEffectMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creating a movie with an effects track allowing the user to specify the effect using the standard effects dialog.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MCComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A sample QuickTime component skeleton.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
mdiplayer.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to display QuickTime movies using the MDI (multiple document interface).
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
mfc.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains a number of QuickTime samples using MFC: MFCMDIPlayer, MFCQTClasses, QTClasses, SimpleEdit, SimplePlayer.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Mode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate displays and list the available modes for each display.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ModeWhacker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate, select, capture, manipulate, and release displays using the CGDirectDisplay API.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MoreAppleEvents
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides routines that assist with the creation and sending of Apple events and object descriptors.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MoreFiles
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows various File Manager operations (file copy, etc.) through a collection of high-level routines.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MoreOSL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
C library for implementing AppleScript support within your application.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Moriarity
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implementing a Cocoa GUI that wraps command-line functionality, calling a UNIX task and presenting the results in a GUI.
|
Cocoa, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Movie From DataRef
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates Asynchronous Movie loading and the NewMovieFromDataRef API. Part of "An Introduction to QuickTime".
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MovieBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
BrowserMaker creates a document with links to other movies in a folder.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MovieSprites
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Testing for mouse clicks on a sprite. Part of "An Introduction to QuickTime."
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MovieToAIFF
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using Movie Export Component to export QuickTime movie files into AIFF files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MP3 Player
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to wrap a command-line UNIX/Linux application in a Cocoa GUI, calling a the command-line app through NSTask.
|
Cocoa, Open Source |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MPFileCopy
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to copy a folder and its contents using the HFS Plus APIs from an MP task.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MRJToolkitStubs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Stubs of the MRJToolkit API for building or distributing on non-Mac OS X systems.
|
Java |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MyComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample component shell, useful for writing a new component.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
MyRegisterComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This component registers another component and makes it the default component.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
NameAndAddress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A single window utility that gets a host name from an IP address or an IP address from a hostname.
|
Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
NamingTableAccess
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Digs out the contents of the NamingTable in a TrueType 'sfnt'.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
NewCCursor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to create a black and white 'CURS' and a color 'crsr' cursor resource by hand.
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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NoCopyReceives
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using no-copy receives under Open Transport.
|
Carbon, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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NSLMiniBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Uses the NSL API to find network services using SLP, NBP, and Directory Services.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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ODOC
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to send an open document ('odoc') Apple event to another application process.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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offscreen.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses NewGWorldFromHBITMAP to wrap a gworld around an existing DIB, then draws movie frames into this gworld.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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OT Virtual Server
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Sample code which uses Open Transport and demonstrates real world issues.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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OTLookupNameTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to lookup NBP entities on an AppleTalk network using Open Transport.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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PDEProject
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates an application-hosted printing dialog extension (PDE) that displays a custom pane in the Print dialog.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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Play Movie with Controller
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Playing a QuickTime movie using a movie controller. Part of "An Introduction to QuickTime".
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Play Video Sample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - The sample makes use of the RequestVideo sample code API.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
PlayMovieJava
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Display any QuickTime content within an AWT container using the QTCanvas.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Polygons
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the NSBezierPath class, as well as the manipulation of NSView's coordinate space for convenience.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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PThreadSorts
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Applies various sorting algorithms to pictures using POSIX threads (pthreads) on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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PutAwayVolumes
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates several ways to unmount a volume and which contexts might require which techniques.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qdmediahandler
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates one way to write a derived media handler.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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qdmediahandler.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates one way to write a derived media handler.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qdmediamaker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
QDMMaker is a sample application that creates movies that use the QuickDraw media handler.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qdmediamaker.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
QDMMaker is a sample application that creates movies that use the QuickDraw media handler.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QT Internals
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dumps information about movie structures.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QT QDesign decomp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Decompressing QDesign compressed files using the Sound Manager's SoundConvert routines and QuickTime QDesign codecs.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qt3dtween
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a QuickTime movie containing both a 3D track and a tween track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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qt3dtween.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A sample application that creates a QuickTime movie containing both a 3D track and a tween track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtbigscreen
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to play QuickTime Movies fullscreen, handle application messages and use time base callbacks.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtbigscreen.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to play QuickTime Movies fullscreen, handle application messages and use time base callbacks.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTBRemoteAdmin
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how one might write a remote administration tool for QuickTime Broadcaster.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtcapture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use the sequence grabber to capture sound and video.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtchannels
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates adding items to (and remove items from) the favorites drawer in QuickTime Player.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtchannels.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates adding items to (and remove items from) the favorites drawer in QuickTime Player.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtcompress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the standard image compression dialog to get compression settings, then compresses an image with the settings.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtcompress.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the standard image compression dialog to get compression settings, then compresses an image with the settings.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtcontroller
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Displays a pop-up menu when the user clicks on the custom button in the movie controller bar.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtcontroller.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Displays a pop-up menu when the user clicks on the custom button in the movie controller bar.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtcreatemovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
CreateMovie demonstrates creating a very simple QuickTime movie with a video track and a sound track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtcreatemovie.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
CreateMovie is a Windows application that demonstrates creating a QuickTime Movie with a video track and a sound track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtcustombutton
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Display a pop-up menu when the user clicks on the custom button in the movie controller bar.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtcustombutton.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Display a pop-up menu when the user clicks on the custom button in the movie controller bar.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtdataexchange
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
QuickTime's movie importers and exporters. Import files and export movie into any supported format.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qteffects
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to work with QuickTime video effects.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qteffects.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to work with QuickTime video effects.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTEffectsJava
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Applies QuickTime visual effects to two source images at runtime.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtfiletransfer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates using QuickTime's ftp and http data handlers to transfer a file asynchronously from a web server.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtfiletransfer.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates using QuickTime's ftp and http data handlers to transfer a file asynchronously from a web server.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtflattentohandle
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
DataHandlerType provides data input and output services to the media handler. Open movie, flatten, then play
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtflattentohandle.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
DataHandlerType provides data input and output services to the media handler. Open movie, flatten, then play
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtframestepper
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
QTFrameStepper.c defines functions that you can use to step frame-by-frame through a QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtframestepper.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Defines functions that you can use to step frame-by-frame through a QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtfullscreen
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Defines functions that illustrate how to play QuickTime movies full screen.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtfullscreen.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Defines functions that illustrate how to play QuickTime movies full screen.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtgraphics
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Use QuickTime's graphics importers and exporters to work with still image (graphics) files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtgraphics.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Use QuickTime's graphics importers and exporters to work with still image (graphics) files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTGraphicsImport
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the QuickTime Graphics Importer to draw an image into a NSWindow using a NSQuickDrawView.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtgraphimp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use QuickTime's graphics importer routines to open and display image files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtgraphimp.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use QuickTime's graphics importer routines to open and display image files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qthintmovies
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to add hint tracks to a QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qthintmovies.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to add hint tracks to a QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTimadecompression
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Create a QuickTime atom to decompress IMA compressed WAVE files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtinfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create movie previews, movie posters, and file previews.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtinfo.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create movie previews, posters, and file previews.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTJava media samples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Common media files for many of the QuickTime for Java samples.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmakemovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a QuickTime movie file 10 seconds long with one video track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmissingcomp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates the preferred method of checking to see whether a particular component is available.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmissingcomp.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates the preferred method of checking to see whether a particular component is available.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmoviefromprocs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Create QuickTime movie with video and audio tracks; Video from series of individual frames
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmoviefromprocs.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Create QuickTime movie with video and audio tracks; Video from series of individual frames
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmoviefromurl
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use QuickTime's URL data handler to open a movie file specified by a URL.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmoviefromurl.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use QuickTime's URL data handler to open a movie file specified by a URL.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmovietrack
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create movie tracks, allowing you to embed one movie within another movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmovietrack.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create movie tracks, allowing you to embed one movie within another movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmultiimage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates determining whether an image file contains more than one image and displaying any image.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmultiimage.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to display any of the images in a multi-image file.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtmusic.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates ways of using the QuickTime Music Architecture to play notes and tunes.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtreadwritejpeg
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to compress and decompress JPEG images using QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtreadwritejpeg.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to compress and decompress JPEG images using QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtshellCEvents
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Carbon event based movie viewer framework which demonstrates how to incorporate movie support into an application.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtshellCEvents.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A movie viewer framework which demonstrates how to incorporate movie support into an application.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtshortcut
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use CreateShortcutMovieFile.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtshortcut.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use CreateShortcutMovieFile.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtskins
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to programmatically create and play back a movie with a skin track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtskins.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to programmatically create and play back a movie with a skin track.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtsndtween
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Modify a QuickTime movie's sound track by increasing (or decreasing) the volume as it plays.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtsndtween.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Modify a QuickTime movie's sound track by increasing (or decreasing) the volume as it plays.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTSPketizerReassem
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Components to packetize or reassemble multimedia data that is streamed over RTP.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTSPketizerReassem.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Components to packetize or reassemble multimedia data that is streamed over RTP.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTSSConnectionMonitor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Displays a graphical representation of the server's outgoing bandwidth.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTSSInspector
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Allows one to browse settings and server data using the Admin Protocol.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtstdcompr
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use QuickTime's standard image compression dialog routines.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtstdcompr.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to use QuickTime's standard image compression dialog routines.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtstreaming
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the QuickTime Streaming RTPMediaPacketizer components and RTPReassembler components to stream over RTP.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtstreaming.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the QuickTime Streaming RTPMediaPacketizer components and RTPReassembler components to stream over RTP.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtstreammsg
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to work with the status streaming messages and display a message in the controller bar.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtstreammsg.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to work with the status streaming messages and display a message in the controller bar.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qtstreamsplicer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to splice a still picture onto the front of a live or audio-only streaming movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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qtstreamsplicer.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to splice a still picture onto the front of a live or audio-only streaming movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qttext
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates searching on text media, using a text procedure to retrieve text, and editing text media.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qttext.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates searching on text media, using a text procedure to retrieve text, and editing text media.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
qttimecode.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the timecode media handler.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
QTtoCG
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a CGImageRef with the proper ColorSync profile from a QuickTime image on disk.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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qtvectors
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to construct a QuickTime vector movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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qtvectors.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Constructs a series of QTAtoms that describe a vector picture and saves them to a movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Quartz EB
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
WWDC 2001 Early Bird Quartz 2D tutorial of vector drawing and PDF import/export.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
resolveRelativeAlias
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the steps involved in creating and resolving a relative alias.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
RGB Image
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates compositing to separate an NSimage into its RGB components, and how to recombine those components.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
RollerCoaster.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a simple roller-coaster simulation using QuickDraw3D.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
RoundTransparentWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creating (in Cocoa) custom-shaped windows and transparent window content; plus changing the shape of windows dynamically.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ScriptBuildPhases
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Augmenting Project Builder build phases with scripts to do extra work or invoke other tools.
|
Porting, Tools |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Sequence Grabbing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use a sequence grabber component to preview and record captured data.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SGCapture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Displays live video within a QTCanvas using the SGDrawable class.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SGCapture2Disk
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Use the SequenceGrabber to display video within a QTCanvas and capture the video to a movie file.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SGDataProcSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to run the Sequence Grabber in record mode using an SGDataProc to captured data.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SGDevices
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the SGGetChannelDeviceList function to build and parse the list of devices.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SharedMemory
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how multiple applications can access the same memory using the Unix shmget system call.
|
Cocoa, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Show Movie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates several QuickTime features for manipulating movies and their playback.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SignatureToApp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Takes a signature (creator code) and finds the corresponding application, running or on disk.
|
Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Simon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple game demonstrating Cocoa development in Project Builder.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
simpleAVC
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to discover and send commands to AVC devices connected by FireWire.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SimpleCocoaJavaMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A simple movie player showing how to use the NSMovieView and NSMovie Cocoa Java classes.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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SimpleCocoaJavaMovieCocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to use the NSMovieView and NSMovie Cocoa Java AppKit classes.
|
Cocoa, Java |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SimpleCocoaMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the NSMovieView and NSMovie Cocoa AppKit classes.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SimpleCocoaMovieQT
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple movie player showing how to use the NSMovieView and NSMovie Cocoa Objective-C classes.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SimpleDataQueue
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements an IODataQueue inside an I/O Kit KEXT which passes events and data to user space.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SimpleDownload
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the Image Capture APIs to download a user-selected file to the user's ~/Pictures directory.
|
Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
simpleeditsdi.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to display and edit QuickTime movies using the SDI (single document interface).
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
simpleplayersdi.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to display QuickTime movies using the SDI (single document interface).
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SimpleThreads
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the Cocoa threading APIs to coordinate multiple preemptively scheduled secondary threads with the non-reentrant Cocoa framework.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SlideShowImporter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Movie import component, constructs a movie from images, effect types, and audio files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SlideShowImporter.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Movie import component, constructs a movie from images, effect types, and audio files.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SlideShowJava
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Uses the ImageViewer object to present a sequence of images one at a time.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
sndequalizer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Manage a dialog window containing a graphical equalizer display.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SonOfSillyBalls
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Draws a bunch of randomly colored, randomly placed, silly balls in a window on the screen.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
soundconverter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the Sound Converter API and how to place audio data in a movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
soundconverter.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the Sound Converter API and how to place audio data in a movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SoundPlayer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to play VBR and Non-VBR encoded audio using the SoundConverterFillBuffer API and QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SoundPlayer.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to play VBR and Non-VBR encoded audio using the SoundConverterFillBuffer API and QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SpellingChecker-CarbonCocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements procedural C wrapper around the Cocoa NSSpellChecker, exports it as a Mach-O bundle called "SpellCheck.bundle"
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
SSLSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains examples showing how to use SecureTransport.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Internet & Web, Security |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Std Compression Examples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Standard Compression chapter of the Inside Macintosh QuickTime Components book.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
StyleFlatteningSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the ATSUFlatten and ATSUUnflatten APIs.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
TextViewConfig
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Configuration of multiple layout managers and multiple text container/text view pairs on a single text storage.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
TextViewDelegate
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using a text view's delegate to control selection and user input.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
TimeCode Media Handlers
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to manipulate QuickTime media time codes.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
TimerEventSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to set up and use an IOTimerEventSource in a kext.
|
Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
TimeSlaving
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Controls a scrolling text object by slaving a TimeBase to a movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
TimeZone.Daylight
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to read the current location and time zone that is set in Date & Time.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Tinted Image
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of an NSImage as an off-screen drawing destination.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
ToolbarSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using the Cocoa NSToolbar/NSToolbarItem API to add customizable toolbars to windows. Includes advanced custom views.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Transformed Image
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the effects of a rendering an NSImage in a transformed coordinate space.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Transitions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Applies the QuickTime effects architecture to a character in an animation scene.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
TrivialThreads
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the Cocoa threading APIs to coordinate a preemptively scheduled secondary thread with the non-reentrant Cocoa framework.
|
Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Using QTSetAtomData
(HTML)
()
QA1231: Explains what QTSetAtomData does with the data passed into it.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-01-14
|
|
VelEng FFT
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
G4 Velocity Engine implementation of Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and associated convolution/correlation routines.
|
Audio, Carbon, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
VelEng Multiprecision
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An implementation of arbitrary precision arithmetic using the PowerPC Velocity-Engine (G4) vector instructions.
|
Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
VelEng Wavelet
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This demonstrates a Velocity Engine (G4) implementation of wavelet processing of color images
|
Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
VertexPerformanceTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A tool that measures triangle throughput and allows comparison of different methods.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
VideoFrameToGWorld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to extract a single frame from a video track into a GWorld.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrbackbuffer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates QuickTime VR back buffer routines.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrbackbuffer.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates QuickTime VR back buffer routines.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrcursors
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to change the default cursors for specific kinds of hotspots or specific hotspot IDs.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrcursors.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using QTVR API to change the default cursors for specific kinds of hot spots (or IDs).
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrflattenmovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates calling the QTVR (Virtual Reality) Flattener directly.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrflattenmovie.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates calling the QTVR (Virtual Reality) Flattener directly.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrmakeobject
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Converts a linear QuickTime movie into a QuickTime VR object movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrmakeobject.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Converts a linear QuickTime movie into a QuickTime VR object movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrmakepano
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Converts a panoramic image into a QuickTime VR panoramic movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
VRMakePano Library
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains functions that convert a panoramic image into a QuickTime VR movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrmakepano.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Converts a panoramic image into a QuickTime VR panoramic movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrmovies
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the QuickTime VR (Virtual Reality) API to provide support for playing QuickTime movies in a panorama.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrmovies.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the QuickTime VR (Virtual Reality) API to provide support for playing QuickTime movies in a panorama.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrscript
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates embedding sounds, QuickTime movies, pictures, and 3D objects in a QuickTime VR movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrscript.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates embedding sounds, QuickTime movies, pictures, and 3D objects in a QuickTime VR movie.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
vrspeech
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses Apple's Speech Recognition Manager to allow voice navigation of a panorama or object node.
|
QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
XML_Transport
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Object serialization and archiving using WOXMLCoder and WOXMLDecoder classes and a mapping file.
|
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
|
Video Output Components - QTVideoOutputGetIndImageDecompressor
(HTML)
()
QA1226: Discusses the QTVideoOutputGetIndImageDecompressor call.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-01-03
|
|
Debugger Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for standard exception-handling and assertion functions used in Carbon applications.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2003-01-01
|
|
Error Handler Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for a Mac OS 9 service that assumes control when certain low-level system errors occur.
|
Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2003-01-01
|
|
Using Clip Region and Buffer Rectangles with OpenGL Carbon
(HTML)
()
QA1222: Shows the basics of using buffer rectangles and clip regions with AGL.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-12-19
|
|
Understanding Text Input and the Text Services Manager in Carbon
(HTML)
(PDF)
Discusses keyboard input, including Unicode, and explains how events are routed and handled.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2002-12-11
|
|
How do I tell if a particular display is being hardware accelerated by Quartz Extreme?
(HTML)
()
QA1218: Describes how to use CGDisplayUsesOpenGLAcceleration to see if a display is accelerated or not.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2002-12-04
|
|
How can I programmatically determine the DPI of the current video mode?
(HTML)
()
QA1217: Describes how to compute the DPI for a given display in a given mode using Core Graphics.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-12-02
|
|
Notification Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used by background applications to communicate information to the user.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2002-12-01
|
|
GetProcAdress and OpenGL Entry Points
(HTML)
()
QA1188: Technique for finding function pointers for OpenGL entry points in Cocoa and Carbon
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-25
|
|
Problems recording CopyBits into a PICT on Mac OS X 10.2
(HTML)
()
QA1189: Identifies a problem with CopyBits and PICT on Mac OS X 10.2 and gives a simple workaround.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-19
|
|
Keyboard Layout Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for managing key-to-character mappings used to support various languages.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2002-11-18
|
|
Action Messages
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa controls respond to user actions and enable users to communicate to an application.
|
Cocoa |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
Are the root control, the root view, and the content view the same entity?
(HTML)
()
QA1214: Details the differences and similitudes between the root control, the root view, and the content view of windows.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-12
|
|
CGContext parameter missing in my kEventControlDraw event
(HTML)
()
QA1212: Explains in which case your kEventControlDraw handler wouldn't receive a CGContext parameter.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-12
|
|
Combo Box Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa combo boxes.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
Debugging Cocoa Applications
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tips and techniques for debugging Cocoa applications.
|
Cocoa, Performance |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
Do I have to call CreateRootControl after creating my window?
(HTML)
()
QA1215: Explains when and when not to call CreateRootControl after creating a window.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-12
|
|
Forms
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa forms.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
HIObjectRegisterSubclass returns paramErr
(HTML)
()
QA1213: Explains in which case HIObjectRegisterSubclass would return paramErr and gives a work around.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-12
|
|
Image Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa image views.
|
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
Progress Indicators
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa progress indicators.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
Status Bars
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa status bars.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
Steppers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa steppers.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
System Services
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can extend their capabilities seamlessly to other applications.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
Undo Architecture
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to record information in Cocoa so a user can reverse an operation's effect.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
Video
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use QuickTime movies in Cocoa.
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Guides |
2002-11-12
|
|
What is the minimal set of Carbon Events I need to override in order to implement a simple custom push button?
(HTML)
()
QA1210: Details the minimal set of Carbon Events needed to implement a simple custom push button HIView.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-12
|
|
QDSwapPort
(HTML)
()
QA1128: Explains when to use QDSwapPort.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-06
|
|
Using cmPathBased profile locations on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1203: Shows how to correctly specify cmPath-based profile locations on Mac OS X
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-06
|
|
Why does logging keep my Printer Module from working?
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QA1182: Describes some problems with standard printf logging in a Printer Module on Jaguar.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-06
|
|
Quartz 2D Interpolation
(HTML)
()
QA1186: Explains how to control Quartz 2D's image interpolation.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-29
|
|
QuickDraw Text Anti-Aliasing using Quartz 2D
(HTML)
()
QA1193: Describes APIs added to Mac OS X to allow applications to draw QD text using CG anti-aliasing.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-29
|
|
Video Output Components - Implementing QTVideoOutputGetIndSoundOutput on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1206: Describes how to support the QTVideoOutputGetIndSoundOutput function in Mac OS X.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-29
|
|
Documentation updater for Project Builder shipping with Mac OS X 10.2
(HTML)
()
QA1207: Updating Project Builder to find new symbols, including the Bluetooth framework under Mac OS X.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-25
|
|
Getting the name of a profile
(HTML)
()
QA1205: Shows how to programmatically get the name of a ColorSync profile.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-25
|
|
Setting Sequence Grabber Sound Input Device Driver Parameters
(HTML)
()
QA1204: Setting sound input device driver parameters for QuickTime sequence grabber audio channels.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-25
|
|
Ticket Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used by printer modules and PDEs to communicate printing information to the system.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Reference |
2002-10-23
|
|
Why don't all of my PDE localizations show up in all applications?
(HTML)
()
QA1185: Explains why some PDE localizations might not appear in all applications.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-16
|
|
Why does -stringByTrimmingCharactersInSet: give me an empty string result when it shouldn't?
(HTML)
()
QA1202: Why -stringByTrimmingCharactersInSet: sometimes returns an empty string result in Mac OS X 10.2.x when it shouldn't.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-15
|
|
FontSync Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for content-based font identification and comparison.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2002-10-01
|
|
Interactive Movies
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to construct interactive movies using QuickTime wired sprites and sprite animation.
|
Internet & Web, QuickTime |
Guides |
2002-10-01
|
|
Installable Keyboard Layouts
(HTML)
()
TN2056: Explains how to define a Unicode keyboard via an XML text file.
|
Internationalization, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2002-09-27
|
|
URL Access and the Missing Progress Dialog
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QA1140: Explains a known bug in URL Access related to progress dialogs.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-23
|
|
Be careful when using AuthorizationCreate
(HTML)
()
QA1172: Explains why you should avoid determining allowable rights when creating an AuthorizationRef.
|
Security |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-20
|
|
Stay away from custom Authorization dialogs
(HTML)
()
QA1199: Explains why you shouldn't create a custom authorization dialog.
|
Security |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-20
|
|
MIDI File Format
(HTML)
Describes the QuickTime implementation of the MIDI file standard.
|
Audio, Carbon, QuickTime |
Reference |
2002-09-17
|
|
QuickTime Audio
(HTML)
Explains how to enable recording and playback of various audio media.
|
Audio, Carbon, QuickTime |
Guides |
2002-09-17
|
|
Slope/Intercept Audio
(HTML)
Explains how to store floating point audio data in QuickTime files.
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Guides |
2002-09-17
|
|
Standard Sound Dialog Component
(HTML)
Describes the QuickTime component that lets the user make audio parameter settings.
|
Audio, Carbon, QuickTime |
Guides |
2002-09-17
|
|
Setting request headers in URL Access
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QA1073: Explains how to work around a bug in URL Access when setting request headers.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-10
|
|
Using collection classes safely with multithreaded applications
(HTML)
()
TN2059: Describes some problems with and workarounds for using mutable collection classes in multithreaded applications.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Notes |
2002-09-10
|
|
Filtering the Effects List returned by QTGetEffectsList
(HTML)
()
QA1190: Shows how to edit the list of effects returned by the QTGetEffectsList function.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-04
|
|
Mac OS X 10.2
(HTML)
TN2053: Describes software development-related changes provided in system software update Mac OS X 10.2.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2002-09-04
|
|
Preserving embedded ICC profiles when using QuickTime Graphics Importer/Exporters
(HTML)
()
QA1145: Shows how to preserve the embedded ICC profile when using the QuickTime Graphics Importer/Exporter routines
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-04
|
|
Saving playback hints in a Movie
(HTML)
()
QA1194: Demonstrates how to use the SetTrackLoadSettings function to save the hintsHighQuality playback hint in a movie.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-04
|
|
The Gamma function in the Mac OS X 10.2 Math Library
(HTML)
()
QA1143: How various gamma functions are implemented in Mac OS X
|
Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2002-08-27
|
|
Living in a Dynamic TCP/IP Environment
(HTML)
()
TN1145: Describes some of the intricacies of dealing with TCP/IP in a dynamic environment, such as Open Transport.
|
Networking |
Technical Notes |
2002-08-27
|
|
Process Carbon Events Not Delivered in 10.2
(HTML)
()
QA1181: Work around for a bug in Mac OS X 10.2 that prevents the delivery of process Carbon events.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-08-27
|
|
Signals and Threads
(HTML)
()
QA1184: Describes how threads and signals interact.
|
Carbon, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2002-08-27
|
|
ICM Drawing non-scheduled frames with QuickTime 6
(HTML)
()
TN2060: Changes to how the Image Compression Manager draws non-scheduled frames in QuickTime 6 on Mac OS X.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2002-08-21
|
|
Desktop Icons
(HTML)
Explains how to provide custom icons for a Carbon application and its documents.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-08-19
|
|
Faster DDR DRAM in the 867MHz Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors)
(HTML)
()
QA1191: Confirms the use of faster DDR DRAM in the 867MHz Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors).
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2002-08-19
|
|
Resource forks in Mach-O binaries
(HTML)
()
QA1175: Advises against using resource forks in Mach-O binaries.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-08-07
|
|
Fill in the size field before calling ICMGetPixelFormatInfo
(HTML)
()
TN2057: Discusses why you should always fill in the size field of the ICMPixelFormatInfo structure before calling ICMGetPixelFormatInfo.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2002-07-17
|
|
Using Navigation Services to filter QuickTime files
(HTML)
()
QA1152: Using the CanQuickTimeOpenFile function in a Navigation Services filter to display files that QuickTime can open.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-07-15
|
|
My ListBox control works fine on Mac OS X but I get a crash on Mac OS 9 when I click in the scrollbar
(HTML)
()
QA1156: Explains the requirements for the use of the Listbox Control on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-07-12
|
|
Base-Derived async image codecs must implement ImageCodecQueueStarting and ImageCodecQueueStopping
(HTML)
()
QA1157: Describes why base-derived codecs that set canAsync must implement ImageCodecQueueStarting and ImageCodecQueueStopping.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-07-09
|
|
How can I set the default location with the modern Navigation APIs NavCreatexxx?
(HTML)
()
QA1151: Explains how to set the default location with a NavCustomControl call using the kNavCtlSetLocation message in the Event Proc.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-07-01
|
|
Providing Help Tags in Carbon
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add contextually sensitive help content to an application's user interface.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2002-07-01
|
|
Graphics Importers and image files containing multiple layers
(HTML)
()
QA1148: Describes how to get the natural bounds of layers contained in a multi-layered image file.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-06-18
|
|
Illustrating document window changes in Swing
(HTML)
()
QA1146: Using the Aqua close button dot in Swing applications to indicate document changes.
|
Java |
Technical Q&As |
2002-06-18
|
|
Movie Drawing Complete Procedure with C++
(HTML)
()
QA1150: Demonstrates a static class method which can be used as a QuickTime movie drawing complete callback.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-06-18
|
|
Programmatic configuration of a Movie Export Component
(HTML)
()
QA1147: Demonstrates how to programmatically configure a movie export component without showing the Movie Export dialog.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-06-18
|
|
Java Runtime Properties for Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TN2031: Runtime properties for use with Java 1.3.1 applications.
|
Java |
Technical Notes |
2002-06-12
|
|
Preventing crashes when using multiple disabled but editable NSComboBoxes
(HTML)
()
QA1142: How to prevent a crash when using multiple disabled -- but editable --NSComboBoxes in a view.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2002-06-03
|
|
GraphicsImportSetBoundsRect resets your Matrix
(HTML)
()
QA1144: Discusses how calling GraphicsImportSetBoundsRect will reset a graphics importers matrix.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-05-29
|
|
ChooseMovieClock and Video Output Components
(HTML)
()
TN2052: Discusses the ChooseMovieClock API introduced in QuickTime 6.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2002-05-07
|
|
Exclusive File Access in Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2037: Covers exclusive file access In Mac OS X
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Notes |
2002-05-01
|
|
Apple Image Capture Camera Module changes for Mac OS X Update 10.1.3
(HTML)
()
TN2040: Changes to the Apple Image Capture camera modules for Mac OS X Update 10.1.3.
|
Apple Applications |
Technical Notes |
2002-04-16
|
|
Decompressing DV frames and accessing the pixels
(HTML)
()
TN2044: Discusses and demonstrates how to decompress DV frames and access the pixels directly.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2002-04-11
|
|
Using QuickTime to access MP3 ID3 Tags
(HTML)
()
QA1135: Demonstrates how to extract User Data from QuickTime Movies.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-04-11
|
|
Retrieving Data from AEDesc Records - do not use the dataHandle field
(HTML)
()
QA1139: Describes the correct way to access data stored in AEDesc records.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-04-10
|
|
ICC Profile copyright field
(HTML)
()
QA1136: Discusses how applications should honor the copyright field in the header of an ICC profile.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-04-08
|
|
QuickTime for Windows resource files
(HTML)
()
QA1132: Describes resource file extensions supported by QuickTime for Windows.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-04-08
|
|
Using the QuickTime for Java libraries on OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1058: Where to locate the QTJava.zip file for inclusion in your java/javac classpath.
|
Java, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-04-08
|
|
AEStream and Friends
(HTML)
()
TN2046: Describes the AEStream family of routines.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2002-03-29
|
|
AEBuild*, AEPrint* and Friends
(HTML)
()
TN2045: Describes the AEBuild* and AEPrint* family of routines.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Technical Notes |
2002-03-21
|
|
Workaround for Asynchronous SCSIAction Crashes
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QA1129: Explains how to workaround asynchronous SCSIAction crashes on Mac OS X.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2002-03-21
|
|
PC100 SDRAM DIMMs on the Flat Panel iMac
(HTML)
()
QA1130: Describes PC100 SDRAM DIMM limitations on the "original " Flat Panel iMac.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2002-03-18
|
|
Calling an AppleScript and providing parameters from an Application
(HTML)
()
QA1111: Explains calling and providing parameter values to an AppleScript event handler from an application written in C.
|
Scripting & Automation |
Technical Q&As |
2002-03-13
|
|
spatialQuality Values with Lossy Compression
(HTML)
()
QA1126: Describes how the spatialQuality value reflects the setting of lossy compressed images like JPEG.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-03-12
|
|
Why isn't my Static Text Control deactivating when my other controls are?
(HTML)
()
QA1125: Explains why a Static Text Control is not deactivating when the other controls are.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-03-11
|
|
Mac OS X: v10.1.1 - v10.1.3
(HTML)
TN2043: Describes changes provided by system software updates 10.1.1 through 10.1.3.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2002-03-06
|
|
Getting List of All Processes on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1123: Describes how, using Carbon and BSD respectively, to list all applications and processes.
|
Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2002-03-05
|
|
MPRemoteCall Contexts
(HTML)
()
QA1122: Describes two recently introduced options for the context parameter of MPRemoteCall.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-18
|
|
The "/.vol" directory and "volfs"
(HTML)
()
QA1113: Describes how the Carbon File Manager interacts with BSD via "volfs" and the "/.vol" directory.
|
Carbon, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-14
|
|
Solving NSTabView drawing problems in Mac OS X 10.1.x
(HTML)
()
QA1117: Explains how to work around NSTabView draw problems in Mac OS X 10.1.x
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-14
|
|
Current GDevice Dependencies
(HTML)
()
QA1115: Describes potential problems with creating windows or ports when the current GDevice isn't the main device.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-13
|
|
IOLog and Interrupt Context
(HTML)
()
QA1100: Describes when IOKit runs at primary (hardware) interrupt context.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-13
|
|
Power Management; Policy Maker vs. Power Controller
(HTML)
()
QA1121: Describes the differences between a Power Management Policy Maker and a Power Management Power Controller.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-13
|
|
Working with Configuration Variables
(HTML)
()
QA1119: Explains how to delete a specific Open Firmware configuration variable without using Command-Option-P-R.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-13
|
|
48 bit & 64 bit Pixel Format support in QuickTime
(HTML)
()
QA1114: Discusses QuickTime's support for pixel formats with more than 8 bits per channel.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-07
|
|
couldNotResolveDataRef (-2000) returned from DataHSetDataRef and OpenADataHandler
(HTML)
()
QA1116: Describes why DataHSetDataRef and OpenADataHandler may return a couldNotResolveDataRef error in the writing case.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-07
|
|
Making sense of IOKit error codes
(HTML)
()
QA1075: Explains how to interpret I/O Kit error codes.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-07
|
|
The 'plst' Resource
(HTML)
()
TN2013: Describes the 'plst' resource for Carbon-based applications.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2002-02-07
|
|
Static linking of user binaries on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1118: Explains why static linking of user binaries is not supported on Mac OS X, and possible workarounds.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Porting, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-07
|
|
User-Mode USB Device Arbitration
(HTML)
Information about using USB device arbitration, available in Mac OS X version 10.1 and later.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2002-02-06
|
|
Java 1.3.1 Update 1 Release Notes
(HTML)
|
Java |
Release Notes |
2002-02-01
|
|
Locale Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for supporting conventions of a specific language or region.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2002-01-24
|
|
QTML, c2pstr and Pascal strings
(HTML)
()
QA1112: Describes how to avoid headaches when dealing with Pascal to C string conversion with QTML.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-01-21
|
|
QuickTime Media Editing
(HTML)
()
QA1110: Explains the term "Media" as used in QuickTime and how it relates to media editing APIs.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-01-16
|
|
The similarity field in ImageCodecBandCompress and Key Frames
(HTML)
()
QA1109: Discusses the similarity field of the CodecCompressParams structure used in ImageCodecBandCompress to implement key framing during compression.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-01-16
|
|
Energy Star PCI Device
(HTML)
()
QA1108: Provides useful information for developers of Energy Star-compliant PCI devices.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2002-01-15
|
|
IOKit Framework Headers
(HTML)
()
QA1107: Describes the differences between the headers in IOKit.framework and the I/O Kit headers in Kernel.framework.
|
Audio, Darwin, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-01-15
|
|
Unwanted Audio with DV Capture
(HTML)
()
QA1105: Explains why audio is captured from a DV source even though you may not want to.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-01-14
|
|
Menu Bar Clock and NVRAM
(HTML)
QA1102: Explains why booting with the Command-Option-P-R keys doesn't reset date and time preferences.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-12-21
|
|
Resetting NVRAM to factory defaults
(HTML)
QA1103: Describes what happens when you boot holding the Command-Option-P-R keys.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-12-21
|
|
Reducing the size of Physical Memory in Open Firmware
(HTML)
QA1099: Describes how to configure the Power Macintosh so less memory is recognized than is actually present.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-12-20
|
|
Movie Data Security
(HTML)
TN2038: Describes techniques you can use to protect data in QuickTime movies.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2001-12-13
|
|
Getting Started with GDB
(HTML)
()
TN2032: Explains common C, C++ and Objective-C debugging tasks using gdb, plus helpful tips and tricks.
|
Tools |
Technical Notes |
2001-12-07
|
|
The dreaded "incompatible flag -framework" error
(HTML)
QA1096: Explains how to eliminate the incompatible flag -framework error in Project Builder.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-12-05
|
|
How to use the ATSUI Low Level APIs to get glyph outlines
(HTML)
()
TN2033: Covers the ATSUI low-level APIs.
|
Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Technical Notes |
2001-11-26
|
|
Programming with the Appearance Manager
(HTML)
Explains how to make an application's user interface look like the Mac OS user interface.
|
Carbon, User Experience |
Guides |
2001-11-20
|
|
Sound Manager 3.3
(HTML)
Deprecated - Summary of Sound Manager legacy releases 3.1, 3.2.1, and 3.3.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Reference |
2001-11-15
|
|
Intercepting movie controller actions
(HTML)
QA1094: Demonstrates how to intercept movie controller actions.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-11-14
|
|
Intercepting QuickTime Wired Actions
(HTML)
QA1095: Demonstrates how to intercept wired actions in a movie controller action filter function.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-11-14
|
|
Determining required components for QuickTime movies
(HTML)
QA1093: Shows how to determine if a given QuickTime movie requires a component that's not currently installed on the system.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-11-07
|
|
Rendering Multi-line text in JTree nodes
(HTML)
QA1091: Correcting render problems with multi-line JTree node labels in the Aqua look and feel.
|
Java |
Technical Q&As |
2001-11-02
|
|
Adding an automated Window menu to your application
(HTML)
QA1080: Explains how to add an automated Window menu to your Carbon application.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-30
|
|
Background-only apps with NSStatusItems become active in 10.1 on NSStatusItem clicks
(HTML)
QA1081: Preventing background-only apps from activating when their NSStatusItem(s) are clicked in Mac OS X 10.1.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-30
|
|
Enabling the application menu's "Preferences..." menu item on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1079: Explains how to enable the application menu's "Preferences..." menu item on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-30
|
|
Getting the User and Computer Name
(HTML)
QA1078: Describes how to get the user and computer name on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-30
|
|
The intermittent behavior of SetDialogItemText
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1082: Explains why SetDialogItemText may seem to not work correctly if you have embedding turned on.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-30
|
|
Quality of QuickTime video effects
(HTML)
QA1089: Describes some of the factors affecting QuickTime video effects quality.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-26
|
|
QuickTime and Carbon Events
(HTML)
QA1090: Discusses how to ensure smooth movie playback when using Carbon Events in an application.
|
Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-26
|
|
Setting environment variables for user processes
(HTML)
QA1067: Tells how to set environment variables for user processes.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Games, Performance, Porting, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-25
|
|
GDB for MacsBug Veterans
(HTML)
TN2030: Translate your experience with MacsBug into a working knowledge of the GNU source-level debugger (GDB).
|
Carbon, Darwin, Performance, Tools |
Technical Notes |
2001-10-18
|
|
Mac OS X v10.1
(HTML)
TN2029: Updated list of APIs for Mac OS X 10.1.
|
Tools |
Technical Notes |
2001-10-15
|
|
Building Darwin
(HTML)
Explains how to work with the Darwin build system using the build tools provided.
|
Darwin |
Guides |
2001-10-08
|
|
CGContextClosePath
(HTML)
QA1046: Explains when you should call CGContextClosePath.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
|
|
How to use URL Access with proxy servers
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1074: Explains how to use URL Access with proxy servers.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
|
|
Saving the current Core Graphics Path
(HTML)
QA1056: Explains that the Core Graphics save and restore GState APIs do not affect the path.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
|
|
Working with groups and folder references in Project Builder
(HTML)
QA1077: Explains how to work with groups and folder references in Project Builder
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2001-09-25
|
|
Avoiding Kernel Event Conflicts
(HTML)
QA1063: Documents the namespace for the vendor_code field of the kern_event_msg structure.
|
Carbon, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-09-14
|
|
Installing input methods on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1054: Describes how to install and use input methods on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Internationalization |
Technical Q&As |
2001-09-14
|
|
SDRAM, CAS Latency for the
(HTML)
QA1071: Describes the supported CAS Latency values for the "QuickSilver", PowerMac G4 CPUs.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-09-13
|
|
Comparing selectors in Cocoa-Java code
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1069: Explains why Objective-C and Java selectors appear to be the same name but equality tests fail.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2001-08-31
|
|
Carbon Full Screen Conundrums
(HTML)
QA1068: Describes the available Mac OS X DrawSprocket services.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-08-20
|
|
Threading Architectures
(HTML)
()
TN2028: Describes the various threading APIs on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2001-08-08
|
|
Determining RAM size & location in New World Machines
(HTML)
QA1065: Demonstrates Open Firmware method of determining RAM size & location in New World Machines.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-08-01
|
|
Mac OS X: versions 10.0.1 through 10.0.4
(HTML)
()
TN2025: List of API differences betweem 10.0.1 trough 10.0.4
|
Tools |
Technical Notes |
2001-07-26
|
|
Automatically starting and stopping application instances without using Monitor
(HTML)
QA1064: Describes how to use WebObjects' monitor utility to stop and start application instances.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-25
|
|
QuickTime Supported YUV Pixel Formats
(HTML)
QA1060: Describes which YUV pixel formats are supported by QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-19
|
|
The Mac OS X Font Manager
(HTML)
()
TN2024: Information on installing and accessing fonts programatically.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2001-07-11
|
|
FrontBase and JDBC
(HTML)
QA1041: Describes an alternative to using the JDBC adaptor with FrontBase for WebObjects 5.0.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-09
|
|
Importing Projects from WO 4.5.x into WO 5.0
(HTML)
QA1035: Describes how to import WebObjects 4.5.x projects into WebObjects 5.0.
|
Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-09
|
|
CGContext Bounds
(HTML)
QA1048: Explains how to determine the bounds of a CGContext.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
|
|
CGContextAddLineToPoint, CGContextAddCurveToPoint, et. al.
(HTML)
QA1049: Explains why the CGContextAddXYZ APIs don't draw anything immediately.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
|
|
Drawing a Path Multiple Times
(HTML)
QA1047: Explains that path drawing operations consume the path.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
|
|
How do I use kMPCreateTaskSuspendedMask with MPCreateTask?
(HTML)
QA1055: Describes how to start a task that has been suspended with the ability to resume it later.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
|
|
Serial API Choice
(HTML)
DV39: Discusses the choice of serial APIs supported by traditional Mac OS and Mac OS X.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
|
|
Turning Off Core Graphics Clipping
(HTML)
QA1050: Explains how to clear the clipping path for a CGContext.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
|
|
Unexpected CG state changes
(HTML)
QA1045: Explains why the Core Graphics drawing state sometimes changes for no apparent reason.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
|
|
Using Pascal strings in Project Builder
(HTML)
QA1053: Shows how to force gcc (compiler used by Project Builder) to understand Pascal strings.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-28
|
|
Exporting TIFF files in little-endian format
(HTML)
QA1044: Explains how to export a TIFF file in little-endian format.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-26
|
|
Fundamentals of Open Firmware, Part III: Understanding PCI Expansion ROM Choices for Mac OS
(HTML)
TN1044: Recommended contents for PCI expansion ROMs, including a table of standard devices, properties and methods.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2001-06-26
|
|
Using SetMovieGWorld to draw to the window back buffer
(HTML)
QA1043: Explains how to draw into the back buffer with SetMovieGWorld.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-26
|
|
128Mb SDRAM ICs limitation on original "Bronze Keyboard" Powerbook G3
(HTML)
QA1040: Outlines Memory ICs design limitation on original "Bronze Keyboard" Powerbook G3.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-21
|
|
HID Manager Event Data Underruns
(HTML)
QA1038: Explains how to correctly handle HID Manager event queue data underruns.
|
Audio, Carbon, Core Foundation, Games, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-13
|
|
The Death of typeFSSpec: moving along to typeFileURL
(HTML)
()
TN2022: Discusses the typeFileURL format and using it to pass file references between applications in Mac OS X.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2001-06-07
|
|
Browser Plugins in Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2020: Describes the format of web browser plugins for Mac OS X.
|
Apple Applications, Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2001-05-31
|
|
Displaying PCI Configuration Registers contents in Open Firmware
(HTML)
QA1036: Demonstrates how to display PCI Configuration Resister contents in Open Firmware.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-05-18
|
|
Activating CrashReporter in OS X
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1057: Explains of how to enable crash reporting in Mac OS X version 10.0.
|
User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2001-05-13
|
|
Targeting DebuggingCarbonLib asserts
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1033: Describes how to focus DebuggingCarbonLib asserts to a single application.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-05-04
|
|
Getting NSWindow's toolbar actions to show up in Interface Builder
(HTML)
QA1030: How to add the missing -toggleToolbarShown: and -runToolbarCustomizationPalette actions to Interface Builder.
|
Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2001-05-03
|
|
How to get custom views to show up in NSToolbarItems
(HTML)
QA1029: Why custom views may not show up in an NSToolBarItem and how to make it visible.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2001-05-03
|
|
ICLaunchURL, "file:///" URLs and Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1028: Describes problems with ICLaunchURL and "file:///" URLs on Mac OS X.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-04-20
|
|
Packaging UNIX Software
(HTML)
Explains how to post UNIX and other command-line tools to Apple's Macintosh Product Guide.
|
Darwin, Porting, Tools |
Guides |
2001-04-20
|
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Importing animated GIFs
(HTML)
()
TN2018: Describes how to tell if a GIF file or dataref contains more than one frame.
|
Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2001-04-17
|
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Improving ATSUI Text Drawing Performance
(HTML)
QA1027: Talks about one way of improving ATSUI text drawing performance.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2001-04-17
|
|
Using Launch Services for discovering document binding and launching applications
(HTML)
()
TN2017: Interface to starting applications, opening documents either with a specific application, or using the default application.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2001-04-17
|
|
How do I use QuickDraw with CGDirectDisplay?
(HTML)
QA1011: Explains how to draw to a CGDirectDisplay-captured display using QuickDraw.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-04-11
|
|
SyncCGContextOriginWithPort
(HTML)
QA1010: Describes how to use SyncCGContextOriginWithPort.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-04-11
|
|
Why are my Core Graphics calls drawing upside down?
(HTML)
QA1009: Explains why CoreGraphics drawing comes out upside down relative to QuickDraw drawing.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-04-11
|
|
Calling AppleScript from an Application
(HTML)
QA1026: Describes how to call an AppleScript from an application written in C.
|
Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
Technical Q&As |
2001-04-10
|
|
Where should I install my help book, and how does Help Viewer locate it?
(HTML)
QA1022: Describes how to set up your application to work with Apple's Help Viewer.
|
User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2001-04-09
|
|
Locating Application Support Files under Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2015: Describes different methods for an application to determine its location.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2001-03-27
|
|
Disconnected aliases on CD-ROM and Alias Manager
(HTML)
OPS05: Explains why aliases may become disconnected on a CD-ROM.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-03-26
|
|
Creating Sub GWorlds using QTNewGWorldFromPtr
(HTML)
QA1014: Using QTNewGWorldFromPtr to create sub GWorlds which reference the pixel data of other GWorlds.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-03-20
|
|
Extracting DV Fields using QTNewGWorldFromPtr
(HTML)
QA1017: Describes using QTNewGWorldFromPtr to access individual fields contained within a frame of DV source.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-03-20
|
|
WaitMouseUp documentation errata
(HTML)
QA1008: Specifies the correct behavior of the WaitMouseUp function.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-02-27
|
|
LockPixels and DisposeGWorld with QTNewGWorldFromPtr
(HTML)
QA1007: Clarifies some issues surrounding pointer ownership when creating GWorlds with QTNewGWorldFromPtr
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-02-26
|
|
Displaying Help
(HTML)
QA1006: Discusses how an application can ask the Help Viewer to display help about a particular topic.
|
User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2001-02-21
|
|
BowelsOfTheMemoryManager (aka YourHeapIsProbablyCorrupt)
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - ME05: What the symbol BowelsoftheMemoryManager means and the most probable cause of this symbol in MacsBug.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-02-01
|
|
Keyframes and AddMediaSample
(HTML)
QTMCC20: Describes setting flags correctly for AddMediaSample to mark keyframes and difference frames.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-12-01
|
|
Graphics Importer -8970 errors & TIFF Support
(HTML)
QTMCC18: Discusses the -8970 error when using graphics importers with certain TIFF files.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-29
|
|
ATSUI and MLTE Printing
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QD64: Describes a way to get MLTE and ATSUI text to print through the QuickDraw bottlenecks.
|
Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-08
|
|
CalcCMask and SeedCFill in Carbon
(HTML)
()
QD62: Explains how to use CalcCMask and SeedCFill in Carbon even though Carbon doesn't support OpenPort.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-08
|
|
The CGDirectPalette API
(HTML)
()
TN2008: Provides a reference for the CGDirectPalette API on Mac OS X
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2000-11-08
|
|
GetPortBitMapForCopyBits
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QD61: Describes the proper usage of GetPortBitMapForCopyBits.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-08
|
|
QDFlushPortBuffer
(HTML)
()
QD65: Describes a possible solution for window update problems under Carbon.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Mac OS X Server, Performance, Porting, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-08
|
|
Open Transport Libraries
(HTML)
()
NW18: Lists the Open Transport libraries and what to link with for PowerPC and 68K.
|
Carbon, Games, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-03
|
|
WebObjects applications crashing on NT using IIS
(HTML)
WOV01: Explanation and workaround for random crashing with WebObjects patch 2 on Windows NT with IIS.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2000-10-30
|
|
Preview image quality of DV capture
(HTML)
QTMCC12: Describes how to get full resolution preview image quality when capturing DV.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-10-25
|
|
Detecting Classic and Carbon X Environments
(HTML)
()
OV03: Describes how to find out if your application is running in the Classic environment in Mac OS X.
|
Carbon, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2000-10-16
|
|
Determining Open Firmware version
(HTML)
HW100: Demonstrates how to find out the version of Open Firmware on your Macintosh.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-10-06
|
|
Was that a path I just saw?
(HTML)
HW101: Describes the Open Firmware path that is occasionally shown at boot time.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-10-06
|
|
What is an Open Firmware devalias?
(HTML)
HW99: Describes devaliases in Open Firmware.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-10-06
|
|
Moving Your Code to Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2003: Talks about considerations for moving older Mac OS 9 applications to Mac OS X.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2000-10-05
|
|
Component Definitions
(HTML)
QTMCC14: Discusses the differences between components, component instances, component storage, and component RefCons.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-22
|
|
Decompressing MP3
(HTML)
QTMCC15: Discusses decompressing an MP3 file into a buffer using SoundConverter APIs.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-22
|
|
Importing Sys 7 Snds
(HTML)
QTMCC16: Describes how to import System 7 sound files using QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-22
|
|
Open Firmware Memory bus speed
(HTML)
HW97: Describes a method to display memory bus speed for G3 or G4 Macintosh in Open Firmware.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-22
|
|
Open Firmware version number
(HTML)
HW96: Discusses the unique values of Open Firmware version numbers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-22
|
|
Running files from a hard drive in Open Firmware
(HTML)
TN2001: Demonstrates editing, saving, and retrieving Open Firmware commands to a file on a Macintosh hard drive.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2000-09-22
|
|
Track Editing
(HTML)
QTMCC17: Discusses different APIs used to edit tracks in QuickTime movies.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-22
|
|
The "/aliases" node in the device tree
(HTML)
HW89: Describes the aliases node in the Open Firmware device tree.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
Batch Exporting movie sound tracks with ConvertMovieToFile()
(HTML)
QTMTB62: Explains how to configure ConvertMovieToFile to use the same configuration information for more than one call.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
BeginMediaEdits -2050 badDataRefIndex error after calling NewMovie
(HTML)
QTMTB58: Describes reasons why BeginMediaEdits would return the -2050 badDataRefIndex error code during a media-editing session.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
The "chosen" node in the device tree
(HTML)
HW88: Describes how to find the "chosen" node in the Open firmware device tree.
|
Core Foundation, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
Creating track references when editing movies
(HTML)
QTMTB61: Explains how to use the InsertTrackSegment function to copy a track reference rather than the actual media.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
The "green" PCI bus
(HTML)
HW93: Explains why the PCI bus is considered "green".
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
How many PCI header types exist today?
(HTML)
HW92: Briefly describes the three PCI header types defined in the PCI 2.2 specification.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
Open Firmware device tree nodes
(HTML)
HW86: Explains the usage of the "@n" notation in Open Firmware device tree nodes.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
PCI address/data stepping
(HTML)
HW94: Explains that Apple does not support PCI address/data stepping.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
PCI class codes
(HTML)
HW91: Explains why PCI class codes are important.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
PCI Macintoshes and CardBus controllers
(HTML)
HW87: Explains why older PCI Macintoshes do not recognize a Cardbus controller.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
QuickTime .qtx/.qtr/.qt/.mov files defined
(HTML)
QTW99: Definitions for the QuickTime for Windows .qtx/.qtr/.qt/.mov files.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
Saving changes to modified movies
(HTML)
QTMTB60: Describes how to ensure any changes made to a movie are saved.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
Using MovieExportSetSampleDescription to specify the format of exported data
(HTML)
QTMTB59: Describes using the ConvertMovieToFile routine to export a WAV audio-only movie to an AIFF file using a specific compressor.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
Using Windows GDI for all drawing
(HTML)
QTW98: Using the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) for all drawing under QuickTime for Windows.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
|
|
File Manager Performance and Caching
(HTML)
FL16: Discusses traditional Mac OS file system input/output performance issues and the File Manager's volume cache.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Notes |
2000-09-01
|
|
CD-ROM Driver Calls
(HTML)
Deprecated - DV22: Discusses public interface to Apple CD-ROM driver and supersedes information in AppleCD SC Developer's Guide.
|
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
Dialog Manager Helper Functions
(HTML)
()
TN1148: Discusses Dialog Manager calls available since System 7.0 that minimize work in managing dialogs.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
Extending and Controlling Sherlock
(HTML)
()
TN1141: Discusses features of Sherlock 2, including additions to the Internet Search Plug-in language and Applescript commands.
|
Internet & Web |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
File Manager File Handling Q&As
(HTML)
FL515: Contains an archive of Q&As related to the Mac OS File Manager.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
Getting Up to Speed with QuickTime VR: Notes from the Field
(HTML)
TN1029: Understanding QuickTime VR: available tools and what a multimedia developer may be interested in.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
New ColorSync 3.0 APIs
(HTML)
()
TN1185: APIs application can use to take advantage of new features available in ColorSync 3.0.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
On Drag Manager Additions (Release 1.1)
(HTML)
TN1043: Explains how to take advantage of the new Drag Manager features, including the translucent dragging.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
Pending Update Perils
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TN1147: Discusses potential problems when pending update events for windows behind modal dialogs are not serviced.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
Power Manager 2.0
(HTML)
()
TN1190: Describes the Macintosh Power Manager 2.0.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
Update: Borrowed AFP Sessions
(HTML)
()
TN1106: Shows how to borrow the session reference number of an AFP volume mounted by the Macintosh File System.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
Working with Multiprocessing Services
(HTML)
()
TN1071: Discusses some techniques for use with Apple's Multiprocessing Services APIs.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
|
|
Creating NetBoot Server-Friendly Applications
(HTML)
()
TN1151: Guidelines to ensure applications are able to work correctly in a NetBoot environment.
|
Carbon, Mac OS X Server |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-01
|
|
Locating the 1275-1994 Standard Document
(HTML)
HW85: Alerts that the Open Firmware (IEEE 1275-1994) document can't be found at the IEEE Standards Association site.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-07-17
|
|
On Launching an App with a Document
(HTML)
()
TN1002: Explains how to programatically launch an application and then tell it to open a document.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2000-07-01
|
|
Checking for the Printer Driver
(HTML)
Deprecated - DV42: Describes a legacy Mac OS technique avoiding system hangs when using serial drivers on USB systems.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2000-06-19
|
|
Finding your application's directory
(HTML)
FL14: Demonstrates finding your application's directory and setting it as the default directory.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2000-06-19
|
|
How To Be a Good Multiple Users Citizen
(HTML)
()
TN1186: Documents the Mac OS 9 Multiple Users technology and gives some useful code snippets.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2000-06-01
|
|
The 'vers' Resource and Your Place in the World
(HTML)
TX14: Setting the correct country code in the 'vers' resource to reflect the application's localization.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2000-05-01
|
|
How do I decompress individual frames into an offscreen?
(HTML)
QTMTB57: Describes methods for decompressing individual frames of a video track into an offscreen memory buffer.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-04-24
|
|
Importing image data from memory
(HTML)
QTMTB56: Explains using the graphics importer API's to read image data which resides in memory.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-04-03
|
|
Digital CD Audio
(HTML)
()
TN1187: Describes digital audio on the Macintosh.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2000-04-01
|
|
QuickTime 4.1.1/4.1.2
(HTML)
Deprecated - TN1197: Changes between QuickTime 4.1 and the update QuickTime 4.1.1 and 4.1.2.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2000-04-01
|
|
Legacy Devices
(HTML)
HW84: Discusses why legacy devices with hard-wired I/O addresses may not work properly with Open Firmware.
|
Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-03-20
|
|
Maximum Memory for the "Firewire" PowerBook
(HTML)
Deprecated - HW83: Discrepancies between PowerBook Developer Note and TIL articles 14870 and 58582, regarding maximum memory configurations.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-03-13
|
|
The Euro Currency Symbol
(HTML)
()
TN1140: The available information about Mac OS and Mac Mac OS X Server support for the Euro currency symbol.
|
Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Technical Notes |
2000-01-01
|
|
A SCSI little secret
(HTML)
HW81: Details what to expect when accessing the motherboard SCSI bus on the Blue & White G3.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-12-20
|
|
Setting Export Quality
(HTML)
QTMCC13: Demonstrates how to change the compression factor when exporting a JPEG file.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1999-12-06
|
|
ATA Interface Modules
(HTML)
TN1192: Describes how to write device drivers for ATA host bus controllers, ie. ATA Interface Module.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
1999-12-01
|
|
Are there any OSStatus values I can use in my programs?
(HTML)
OV02: Describes OSStatus values that generate errors without colliding with reserved Apple system values.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-11-22
|
|
PBLockRange with a zero-length range
(HTML)
FL13: Describes the afpRangeOverlap error and a work around.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-11-22
|
|
PCI Header types
(HTML)
HW78: Describes the three required types of PCI headers to be provided in its configuration header space.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-11-15
|
|
What is a CardBus host bus adapter HBA?
(HTML)
HW79: Explains what a CardBus host bus adapter (HBA) is and discusses its implementation on the Macintosh.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-11-15
|
|
What is an Open Firmware phandle, and why can't I access it from the Mac OS?
(HTML)
HW76: Explains an "Open Firmware phandle" and why it is inaccessible from the Mac OS.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-11-15
|
|
When to use PCMCIA, PC Card, and CardBus
(HTML)
HW77: Explains the differences between PCMCIA, PC Card, and CardBus.
|
Audio, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Networking, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1999-11-15
|
|
Endian Concerns When Playing 'snd ' Resources
(HTML)
QTW97: Use the Resource Manager to avoid byte-swapping 'snd ' resources before playing under Windows
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1999-11-08
|
|
QuickTime DirectDraw Surfaces
(HTML)
QTW96: How to make QuickTime 4 for Windows draw onto a surface using your custom DirectDraw object.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1999-11-01
|
|
Resolving Alias Files Quietly
(HTML)
FL30: Describes how to resolve alias files on remote volumes without user interaction.
|
Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Notes |
1999-11-01
|
|
Raw IP and Open Transport 2.5.x
(HTML)
Deprecated - NW63: Discusses Open Transport 2.5's change to the behavior of raw IP endpoints with IP_HDRINCL set.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-25
|
|
Explanation of SDRAM configuration Nomenclature
(HTML)
HW75: Explains the three-part "Device configuration" numbers for SDRAM in the Power Mac G4 Computer Developer Note.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-18
|
|
Are the Name Registry device tree nodes unique?
(HTML)
Deprecated - HW64: Discusses whether Name Registry nodes copied from the Open Firmware device tree are unique.
|
Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
|
|
Can you explain the words "begin" and "again"?
(HTML)
HW70: Explains the Forth looping words "begin" and "again" and how to escape such a loop.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
|
|
How do I change the numeric base for the Open Firmware user interface?
(HTML)
HW66: Explains how to change the numeric base for the Open Firmware user interface.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
|
|
How do I determine the top of the Open Firmware dictionary?
(HTML)
HW69: Explains how to determine the top of the Open Firmware dictionary.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
|
|
Launching the Default Internet Browser
(HTML)
()
NW60: Shows with sample code how to invoke a user's default browser to open a specific URL.
|
Internet & Web, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
|
|
SGSetSettings unexpected results
(HTML)
QTMTB55: Explains why subsequent calls to the SGSetSettings can fail after the first call to SGSetSettings completed successfully.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
|
|
Using "words" in Open Firmware
(HTML)
HW73: Explains how to search for specific entries within all the global and local Open Firmware words.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
|
|
What is the return stack in Open Firmware and can I use it?
(HTML)
HW67: Describes the purpose of the Open Firmware return stack and how developers can use it.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
|
|
What is the word "see" and how do I use it to help me find what a word does?
(HTML)
HW72: Explains the function and use of the Open Firmware word "see".
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
|
|
Accessing File Control Blocks
(HTML)
()
FL10: Shows how to access file control blocks correctly, reiterating not to access FCBs directly.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-05
|
|
Detecting specific ROM-in-RAM Mac
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - HW49: Identifying a Mac by name ("iMac"), and better alternatives for determining specific features ("has Firewire").
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-05
|
|
Synchronizing Sounds to Video
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND19: Enabling regular sound callbacks under Mac OS 9 and Sound Manager 4.0.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-05
|
|
Synchronous SysBeep
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND18: Obtaining a synchronous SysBeep with Sound Manager 3.1.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-05
|
|
QuickTime 4.0.3
(HTML)
()
TN1183: Changes between the final release of QuickTime 4 and the update release of QuickTime 4.0.3.
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QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
1999-10-01
|
|
Sherlock's Find By Content Library
(HTML)
()
TN1180: A description of routines provided by Sherlock's Find by Content library.
|
Internet & Web |
Technical Notes |
1999-10-01
|
|
Setting a UserPane's feature
(HTML)
()
TB64: Explains how to set up the control attributes when creating controls, and UserPanes in particular.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-09-27
|
|
Optimization Strategies for Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN1174: Achieving the best possible performance in your applications.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
Technical Notes |
1999-09-01
|
|
Setting the movie background color
(HTML)
()
QTMTB53: Describes how to apply a background color to an entire movie.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1999-08-16
|
|
Allocate and Disk Full Error
(HTML)
()
FL12: Discusses a problem with AFP volumes displaying incorrect free space, and returning disk full errors.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1999-07-21
|
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Playing memory-resident WAVE data using QuickTime 4
(HTML)
()
QTMTB52: Explains how to play memory-resident WAVE data in QuickTime 4 or later.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1999-07-21
|
|
Which Machines Support Driver Services Library and the MP Nanokernel?
(HTML)
()
HW63: Lists the systems that do and don't support the Driver Services Library and the MP Nanokernel.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-07-12
|
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ConvertMovieToFile unexpected results
(HTML)
()
QTMTB51: Explains why white frames can occur in a movie that was saved using ConvertMovieToFile.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1999-06-14
|
|
MACE Restrictions
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND16: MACE algorithms only support the compression of 8-bit offset binary sound.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-06-08
|
|
Use the Doorbell
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - FW01: Explains the function of the FireWire Serial Bus Protocol 2 (SBP2) doorbell.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-05-17
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What is unsolicited status?
(HTML)
()
FW03: Explains the meaning and usage of the SBP-2 unsolicited status message.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-05-17
|
|
Missing ColorSync Profiles
(HTML)
()
CS13: Describes ColorSync profiles, focusing on the desc tag of the profile and the results of incorrect tags.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1999-05-03
|
|
Setting a Control's Variant Field
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TB63: Details how to change the variant of a custom control after creating the control.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-05-03
|
|
TCP/IP Option Sizes
(HTML)
()
NW62: Enumerates the TCP/IP options and their sizes for Open Transport.
|
Carbon, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Networking, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
1999-04-26
|
|
The AAPL, slot-name property and PCI
(HTML)
()
HW61: Discusses the use of the AAPL,slot name property for PCI
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-04-19
|
|
What's New With ColorSync 2.6
(HTML)
()
TN1160: Details the changes in ColorSync 2.6.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
1999-04-01
|
|
You Want Permission to do What?!!
(HTML)
FL37: Provides an-depth discussion of the File Manager and AFP permission models.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1999-04-01
|
|
Determining the version of Open Firmware on your Mac
(HTML)
()
HW60: Describes a method to display the version of Open Firmware on a Macintosh.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-03-29
|
|
dl command in 1 machine mode
(HTML)
()
HW51: Describes using the "dl" command in 1 machine mode.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-03-29
|
|
PCI SIG
(HTML)
()
HW55: Describes the meaning of the acronym PCI SIG.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-03-29
|
|
Stopping Forth command scrolls
(HTML)
()
HW57: Describes how to limit Forth commands from scrolling off the screen.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-03-29
|
|
What is a tokenizer?
(HTML)
()
HW58: Defines a tokenizer.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-03-29
|
|
fBroadCastAddr Always Zero
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW58: Explains why the fBroadcastAddr field may be zero after a call to OTInetGetInterfaceInfo and includes the workaround.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1999-03-08
|
|
Booting after invoking the Open Firmware user interface
(HTML)
()
HW48: Tells how to boot a system after entering the Open Firmware user interface.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
Changing the configuration variable in Open Firmware
(HTML)
()
HW40: Tells how to change the configuration variable in Open Firmware.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
Difference between an Open Firmware word and method
(HTML)
()
HW46: Describes the differences between an Open Firmware word and an Open Firmware method.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
Difference between using Restart or Shut Down in the Finder's Special menu in Open Firmware
(HTML)
()
HW47: Explains the differences between using Restart or Shut Down on Open Firmware
|
Audio, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
Do PowerBooks have a PCI bus?
(HTML)
()
HW43: Explains that a Powerbook has a PCI bus.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
How does Open Firmware generate the name property?
(HTML)
()
HW39: Describes the Open Firmware name property generation process.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
Invoking the Open Firmware user interface
(HTML)
()
HW45: Describes how to invoke the Open Firmware user interface on startup.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
PCI bus on the iMac
(HTML)
()
HW42: Explains that the iMac has a PCI bus even though it has no expansion slots.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
Switching between one and two machine mode for the Open Firmware user interface
(HTML)
()
HW37: Explains how to change from one machine mode to two in the Open Firmware user interface.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
What are configuration variables in Open Firmware?
(HTML)
()
HW38: Defines the configuration variables in Open Firmware.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
What are generic names in Open Firmware?
(HTML)
()
HW34: Documents the generic names in Open Firmware.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
What are snag keys in Open Firmware?
(HTML)
()
HW35: Explains Open Firmware snag keys, including examples of their function.
|
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
What is meant by 1 machine mode vs. 2 machine mode with respect to Open Firmware?
(HTML)
()
HW36: Documents 1 machine mode vs. 2 machine mode in Open Firmware.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
|
Securely Erasing, Accessing and Dismounting a Macintosh Partition
(HTML)
()
FL11: Set up a disk for secure erasures. Resources with information on magnetic disks, information recovery.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-01-11
|
|
Moving the Menu Bar
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TB54: Describes how to move the menubar to another Macintosh Display and why this move is unadvisable.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1998-12-22
|
|
grayishTextOr and Mac OS 8.5
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QD59: Explains why text drawn using TextMode(grayishTextOr) is never drawn; provides a workaround.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1998-12-07
|
|
PrepareMemoryForIO in the NewWorld
(HTML)
DV33: Explains the correct use of PrepareMemoryForIO on DMA buffers when writing a device driver for DMA software.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1998-12-07
|
|
Playing QuickTime 3 Movie Sound Data
(HTML)
()
QTMTB50: Explains why a movie's sound data can continue to play longer than video data.
|
Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-11-09
|
|
Decompressing IMA WAVE files
(HTML)
QTMCC11: Describes how to use the Sound Manager to decompress and play Window's Microsoft ADPCM-compressed WAVE files.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-10-19
|
|
The Preferences Problem
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TN1134: Outlines typical problems with preferences files and some of their solutions.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation |
Technical Notes |
1998-10-01
|
|
Calling InitializeQTML from DLL Main
(HTML)
()
QTW89: Don't do anything significant in your QuickTime 3 for Windows DLL Main procedure.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-09-21
|
|
Checking For Presence of QuickTime 3 for Windows
(HTML)
()
QTW88: Programatically checking for the presence of QuickTime 3 for Windows.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-09-21
|
|
CreatePortAssociation And WM_QUERYNEWPALETTE Message
(HTML)
()
QTW91: Activating your custom palette under QuickTime 3 for Windows by calling NSetPalette and ActivatePalette.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-09-21
|
|
MSVC++ link error LNK4098 When Building QuickTime 3 for Windows Apps
(HTML)
()
QTW94: Avoid MSVC++ link error LNK4098 when building QuickTime 3 for Windows applications.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-09-21
|
|
Using Mac Toolbox routines Under Windows 98/95/NT
(HTML)
()
QTW87: Some Macintosh Toolbox functions are available with QuickTime 3 for Windows.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-09-21
|
|
Using Mac-style Resources
(HTML)
()
QTW86: Using Mac-style resources in a Windows 98/95/NT or DLL using QuickTime 3 for Windows FSpOpenResFile function.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-09-21
|
|
QuickTime 3.0.2
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TN1139: Describes changes between the final release of QuickTime 3.0 and update 3.0.2.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
1998-09-01
|
|
Dealing with PCI Expansion Chassis Problems
(HTML)
()
TN1135: Discusses solutions for compatibility issues between PCI cards and attached expansion chassis.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
1998-08-01
|
|
High-Speed SDRAM Design Considerations
(HTML)
()
TN1138: Illustrates certain issues with the design of high-speed SDRAM DIMM modules.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
1998-08-01
|
|
Determining if a Drive is a Network Volume
(HTML)
()
NW09: Shows how to determine if a volume is mounted over the network.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1998-06-01
|
|
Numerous Small Packet Exchanges Resultin Poor TCP Performance
(HTML)
()
NW26: Explains why numerous small package exchanges result in poor TCP performance.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1998-05-25
|
|
Capturing Speech Manager Output
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND15: Capturing the output from the Speech Synthesis Manager to a file.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1998-05-18
|
|
In Search of Missing Links
(HTML)
()
TN1127: Demonstrates how to write CFM glue code which can call classic 68K A-Trap routines.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1998-05-01
|
|
Recording Compressed Sounds
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND14: Sound Manager and sound input driver compression options are limited to allow interrupt time recording.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1998-04-12
|
|
siMonitorSource Selector
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND13: Using the sound output siMonitorAvailable, and siMonitorSource selectors.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1998-04-12
|
|
siOSTypeInput Selectors
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND12: The use of siOSTypeInputSource, and siOSTypeInputAvailable selectors and extracting the siOSTypeInputAvailable OSTypes returned.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1998-04-12
|
|
New Sound Input Driver Features
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TN1124: Describes the visible features and changes, in Mac OS 8.1, for PCI sound input drivers.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
1998-04-01
|
|
Virtual Memory Application Compatibility
(HTML)
Deprecated - TN1094: Provides an introduction to how virtual memory works under Traditional Mac OS.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1998-04-01
|
|
Parsing the PICT File Format
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QD56: Explains where to find information on the PICT file format and warns against parsing a PICT file.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1998-02-10
|
|
Setting Audio Input Gain
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND11: Setting audio input gain under Mac OS 8.1.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1998-02-10
|
|
Locking and Unlocking Handles
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TN1122: Explains Memory Manager handles: locking, unlocking, and preserving a handle's state.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1998-02-01
|
|
Selecting a specific sound input source
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND10: Using the sound input driver to select specific sound input sources.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1998-01-16
|
|
siOSTypeInputAvailable Format
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND09: The format of the data returned by the siOSTypeInputAvailable selector is SoundInfoList.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1998-01-16
|
|
Open Transport STREAMS FAQ
(HTML)
Deprecated - TN1117: Decribes writing STREAMS modules and drivers for use with Open Transport.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Notes |
1997-12-01
|
|
Creating Gray Scaled Images > 8 bits
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QD51: Shows how to create gray-scaled images at resolutions greater than 8 bits for display.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1997-11-17
|
|
Receiving UDP Broadcasts
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW53: Explains why UDP endpoints may never receive UDP broadcast messages.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1997-11-17
|
|
OTScheduleDeferredTask When Task Running
(HTML)
()
NW52: Describes what happens when you use OTScheduleDefferedTask to schedule a task that is running.
|
Carbon, Core Foundation, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Networking, Performance, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
1997-10-13
|
|
Programmatic Mounting of AppleShare Volumes
(HTML)
()
TN1111: Mount an AppleShare volume using PBVolumeMount. AFPVolMountInfo structure is defined along with the AFPXVolMountInfo structure.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1997-10-01
|
|
Deselecting Icons in the Finder
(HTML)
()
IC04: Shows how to programmatically deselect icons in the Finder.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1997-07-11
|
|
How to use the OT modem script engine
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW50: Shows how to use the Open Transport modem script engine.
|
Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1997-07-11
|
|
68K Open Transport Code on Power Macintoshes
(HTML)
Deprecated - NW48: Explains why running Open Transport 68K code on a PowerPC may not always work.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
|
|
Changing the TCP Window Size
(HTML)
NW47: Describes how to change the TCP window size in Open Transport.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Networking, Performance, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
|
|
Stub Library FAQ
(HTML)
PLAT28: Explains stub libraries and their use, and differences between shared libraries and stub libraries.
|
Tools |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
|
|
What is SetMovieDefaultDataRef?
(HTML)
()
QTMTB48: Describes the routine SetMovieDefaultDataRef and includes sample code showing how to use it.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
|
|
Detecting a CD-ROM
(HTML)
()
DV18: Demonstrates CD-ROM drive detection.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1997-01-31
|
|
Saving QuickTime Movie Files
(HTML)
()
QTMTB47: Explains a few complications one might face in creating and saving QuickTime movie files.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1997-01-31
|
|
Maximizing Your Media: A Brief Guide To the Latest and Greatest QuickTime Media Types
(HTML)
()
TN1087: Documents Quicktime methodolgies to ensure applications see any media types available.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
1996-12-01
|
|
Using the Drag Manager to Interact with and Manipulate File System Entities
(HTML)
()
TN1085: Details the data flavors provided by the Drag Manager for interacting with and manipulating file system entities.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1996-12-01
|
|
ImageDescription Extension Format
(HTML)
()
QTMCC04: Gives a reference for information on image description extensions.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1996-11-27
|
|
Multiple Resources with the Same Type and ID
(HTML)
()
TB30: Explains why Resource IDs should be unique within a given resource type within a given resource file.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-11-27
|
|
QuickTime Preview Behavior
(HTML)
()
QTMCC10: Describes the expected behavior of the create/update preview button in the SFPGetFilePreview dialog.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1996-11-27
|
|
Understanding the Differences Between Apple and Windows IMA-ADPCM Compressed Sound Files
(HTML)
TN1081: Details the differences between Apple IMA and Windows IMA (ADPCM) compressed sound files.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
1996-11-01
|
|
Weak-Linking to a Code Fragment Manager-based Shared Library
(HTML)
()
TN1083: Describes weak-linking to CFM shared libraries.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1996-11-01
|
|
T_DATA_REQ vs M_DATA TPI Message Blocks
(HTML)
()
NW42: Explains why OT passes data to a TPI module using M_DATA message blocks instead of M_PROTO+T_DATA_REQ.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-10-25
|
|
Cross-Platform Communication Using the PC Compatibility Messaging System
(HTML)
TN1076: Describes Messaging System Architecture used in Apple's PC Compatibility and DOS Compatibility products
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
1996-10-01
|
|
QuickTime For Windows: Resolving Common Installation Issues
(HTML)
()
TN1074: Details install dialog, customizing installation, and uninstalling QuickTime for Windows v 2.1.2.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
1996-10-01
|
|
Fundamentals of Open Firmware, Part II: The Device Tree
(HTML)
TN1062: Describes the Open Firmware device tree.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
1996-09-01
|
|
Derived Media Handler Components Update
(HTML)
()
QTMCC08: Gives practical limits for data transfer rates under QuickTime 2.5.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1996-08-21
|
|
Movie Import Component Selectors
(HTML)
()
QTMCC09: Explains why there is no documentation on the movie import API selectors: kMovieImportGetFileTypeSelect and kMovieImportDataRefSelect.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1996-08-21
|
|
QuickTime Music Architecture Header Update
(HTML)
()
QTMA06: Explains missing and changed items in QuickTime 2.5.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1996-08-21
|
|
Server Endpoint 'qlen' Limit
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW38: Tells how to determine the maximum 'qlen' value which limits the number of supported handoff endpoints.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-08-21
|
|
Calling CloseOpenTransport When Writing an App
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW36: Identifies a bug in Open Transport 1.1 which means your application must CloseOpenTransport before quitting.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-07-03
|
|
OTScheduleSystemTask Cleanup
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW37: States the proper way to clean up any pending system tasks scheduled with OTScheduleSystemTask.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-07-03
|
|
Fundamentals of Open Firmware, Part I: The User Interface
(HTML)
TN1061: Describes the Open Firmware User Interface, Forth and the Open Firmware language used in Apple products.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
1996-07-01
|
|
Making Input Gain Setting Changes
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND01: Changing the input gain setting on older Power Macs before recording.
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-06-01
|
|
siActive Channels Unsupported on Some Power Macs
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND03: siActive Channels is unsupported on some older PowerMacs (siUnknownInfoType returned by SPBGetDeviceInfo).
|
Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-06-01
|
|
Aborting a OTConnect in Progress
(HTML)
Deprecated - NW29: Describes the proper way to abort OTConnect, and why after calling OTSndDisconnect you may receive "kOTOutStateErr".
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
|
|
Handing Off TCP Connections to a Different Port
(HTML)
()
NW25: Explains that a passive TCP connection cannot hand off the connection to a different port address.
|
Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
|
|
How PBDTGetAPPL Chooses Which Copy of an App to Launch
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TB19: Explains how PBDTGetAppl() chooses which application copy to launch, and how to deal with the trash.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
|
|
Locking an Area Using PBLockRange
(HTML)
()
OPS09: Describes the behavior of PBLockRange.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
|
|
PSetSelfSend in Classic AppleTalk vs. Open Transport AppleTalk
(HTML)
()
NW23: Describes the relationship between PSetSelfSend in Classic AppleTalk and Open Transport AppleTalk.
|
Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
|
|
Synchronous TCP OTConnect Client Call Completes Before Server Responds
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW24: Explains why an OTConnect call will complete before the server responds.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
|
|
TCP Application Acquires Different Port Address After Relaunch
(HTML)
Deprecated - NW28: Explains why a server application acquires a different TCP/IP port address after restarting.
|
Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
|
|
TCP Option Sizes
(HTML)
Deprecated - NW27: Tells where to get more information on TCP Option sizes and setting TCP Options.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
|
|
DR Emulator Caches
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - HW28: Describes the Dynamic Recompiling emulator's cache, including a description of when to flush the cache.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1996-04-08
|
|
Error -3168 (kOTStateChangeErr) and Handoff Endpoints
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW22: Explains why a kOTStateChangeErr -3168 occurs when there is a handoff endpoint involved.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-04-08
|
|
Closing the Connection: OpenTransport
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW20: Describes an orderly disconnect situation in Open Transport between two nodes.
|
Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-03-04
|
|
Open Transport Error -3208: kEBADFErr
(HTML)
()
NW21: Explains why a call to OTSnd may result in a kEBADFErr -3208.
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Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-03-04
|
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Linked Movies with Different Color Palettes
(HTML)
()
QTMRF07: Explains why a QuickTime movie shouldn't contain subMovies that have different color palettes.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-15
|
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Locating a Font's Home File
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TB18: Lists the steps necessary to find the home file of a given font.
|
Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-15
|
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Embedding ICC Profiles
(HTML)
()
CS06: Gives downloads for documents describing embedding ICC profiles in EPS, PICT, and TIFF files.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-09
|
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Successful Call to NCWNewColorWorld
(HTML)
()
CS08: Explains the return value of NCWNewColorWorld and the CMWorldRef parameter as a valid return value when successful.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-09
|
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Using Embedded EPS Profiles
(HTML)
()
CS09: Gives source on embedding ColorSync profiles in EPS as well as PICT and TIFF formats.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-09
|
|
Using qd and QDGlobals
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QD40: Why a sample program compiled with SC may give the link error: undefined entry qd. Provides a solution.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-09
|
|
The Notification Manager: Problems & Fixes
(HTML)
TN1026: Describes issues with the Notification Manager 'activate' and 'update' events.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1996-02-01
|
|
Using Temporary Memory with OpenPicture
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD20: Provides several techniques of causing OpenPicture to allocate temporary memory for a picture handle.
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Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-01
|
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Drag Manager Programmer's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to add support for drag and drop to a Carbon application.
|
Carbon |
Guides |
1995-12-11
|
|
Converting RGB Colors to a Palette Index
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD21: Explains how to convert RGB colors into the palette index created by an application.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Error -151 and NewGWorld
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD18: Explains what the error code -151 means when in NewGWorld.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Handling of Update Events While a Movie Plays
(HTML)
Deprecated - QTMTB45: Describes timing issues that can be caused by applications calling WaitNextEvent while playing a QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
How to Compute Data Rate for QuickTime Movies
(HTML)
QTMTB46: Describes two methods of measuring the rate of samples for Quicktime movies.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Incorrect Inside Macintosh Volume V documentation
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD15: Identifies incorrect documentation in Inside Macintosh Volume V regarding the formats of PnPixPat and BkPixPat opcodes.
|
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Problem Getting PICTS to Display in Correct Colors
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD24: Using a custom color table to get PICTs to display with the right colors in an offscreen GWorld.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Problem with PaintRgn on 256-color Screens
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD23: PaintRgn with RGBForeColor and transfer mode addOver doesn't return color to original on 256-color-screens.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Problems Creating a Mask for a Picture
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD27: Demonstrates creating a mask where the mask is 0 for pure white pixels and 1 everywhere else.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Spooling in or out of CompressPicture or CompressImage
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD17: Recommends alternatives to spooling the results of CompressPicture or CompressImage to or from disk.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Window Manager and EraseRect
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD26: Why WindowManager causes a flicker using EraseRect and provides a solution for this problem.
|
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Compressed and Uncompressed Samples in the Same Track
(HTML)
QTMTB43: Recommends not to mix compressed and uncompressed data samples into the same sound track.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-08-01
|
|
Correction to SetMediaDataRef, short, not pointer
(HTML)
QTMTB44: Makes a correction to the description of SetMediaDataRef in the QT2.0 CD.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-08-01
|
|
Creating Sample Descriptor Atoms for a Non-Mac Device
(HTML)
QTPC06: Lists a reference for information on QuickTime atoms and their formats.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-08-01
|
|
Image Compression Dialog Options
(HTML)
QTICM14: Describes how to display an extra Options button in the normal Image Compression dialog.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-08-01
|
|
MPEG Compression in QuickTime
(HTML)
QTICM16: Describes extracting information from an MPEG movie file and placing it in a specific MPEG track.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-08-01
|
|
Specifying Chunk Sizes
(HTML)
QTPC08: Discusses the meaning of a QuickTime movie atom's chunk value.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-08-01
|
|
Getting a List of Drivers & LUNs (logical unit numbers)
(HTML)
Deprecated - DV04: Describes a legacy Mac OS technique for obtaining a list of SCSI Parallel drivers, devices, and LUNs.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1995-07-01
|
|
Setting the option button in the ICM dialog
(HTML)
QTMCC02: Describes how your codec can display an extra Options button in the Standard Compression dialog.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-06-01
|
|
Using the Wide Routines in <FixMath.h>
(HTML)
TB14: Details the Wide routines listed in the FixMath.h header (WideDivide, WideCompare, WideBitShift, WideShift, etc.).
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1995-06-01
|
|
Accessing Decompressed Images
(HTML)
QTMTB27: Demonstrates the use of a transfer procedure to access a decompressed image and manipulate it prior to display.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Adding QuickTime Movie Data to Non-QuickTime Files
(HTML)
QTMTB31: Describes how to embed QuickTime movies into files, and play back on Windows or Mac.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Choosing the Position Where a Movie is Pasted
(HTML)
QTMTB26: Explains how the position of a pasted movie is determined and shows how to force a given location.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
CompressSequenceBegin & Ethernet in QuickTime
(HTML)
QTICM13: Describes resolving an issue with missing ImageDescription when sending compressed images over Ethernet using CompressSequenceBegin.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Correct Time Values
(HTML)
QTMTB32: Demonstrates finding correct time values for GetMoviePict to get all the frames of a QuickTime movie.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Creating Thumbnail PICTs
(HTML)
QTICM08: Describes transforming the generic icons of QuickTime PICT-created files into thumbnail icons of these PICTs.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Determining QuickDrawVideo Media Pixel Depth
(HTML)
QTMTB17: Demonstrates how to retrieve the pixel depth of a QuickTime video media or movie.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Developing a QuickTime Musical Instrument
(HTML)
Deprecated - QTMA05: Explains resolving the lack of QuickTime 2.0 API support for creating new music components.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Functions that Modify Movie Properties, QuickTime Track, and Movie Sound Volume
(HTML)
QTMTB39: Explains movie volume values, and how to exceed the maximum level using Sound Manager 3.0.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
GDGetScale
(HTML)
Deprecated - QTICM04: Describes the function call GDGetScale, its parameters, and errors it may encounter.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
GDHasScale
(HTML)
Deprecated - QTICM03: Describes the function GDHasScale; lists what it returns, its main purpose, parameters, and possible errors.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
GDSetScale
(HTML)
Deprecated - QTICM05: Describes the function GDSetScale, its parameters, and the errors it may encounter.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
How to Get the First Video Frame
(HTML)
QTMCC01: Describes how to get the first frame of a movie using GetMovieNextInterestingTime.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
How to Tell Whether a Picture is QuickTime-Compressed
(HTML)
QTICM02: Details how to determine whether a picture's QuickTime-compressed, contains QuickTime-compressed images, and type of compression used.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
MCSetClip and Clipping with the Movie Controller
(HTML)
QTMTB18: Tells why the movie controller ignores the clip set by SetMovieDisplayClipRgn and shows a correct clipping technique.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
PICT, QuickTime-Compressed Testing
(HTML)
QTICM09: Details how to determine whether a picture's QuickTime-compressed, contains QuickTime-compressed images, and type of compression used
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Preroll Movies
(HTML)
QTMTB42: Lists the advantages of calling PreRollMovie to improve the performance of QuickTime movies.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
QuickTime & Noise Problems
(HTML)
QTPC02: Talks about ways to reduce noise in movies created with the CinePak codec.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
QuickTime & PutMovieIntoDataFork, Offsets
(HTML)
QTMTB34: Explains restrictions on moving movie data around in a file after creation; also gives work arounds.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
QuickTime Sound
(HTML)
QTMRF04: Explains what the sowt and the twos format is in QuickTime.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
QuickTime Toolbox GetMovieTime Call
(HTML)
QTMTB38: Provides the calls to change the current time and to reposition a movie to play from the start.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Retrieving Audio from QuickTime Files
(HTML)
QTMTB30: Describes how to retrieve audio from QuickTime files in 1 second chunks.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Setting a Movie's Clipping Region
(HTML)
QTMTB23: Explains why ShowMoviePoster doesn't honor the clipping region when clipped to the cell size.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Special Profile Sizes in ColorSync Manager
(HTML)
CS03: Answers several questions on special profile sizes in ColorSync Manager and other efficiency issues.
|
Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Stepping Through QuickTime-Movie
(HTML)
QTMTB28: Describes how to get the first frame of a movie using GetMovieNextInterestingTime.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
|
|
Gestalt Manager Q&As
(HTML)
Deprecated - OS505: Describes methods utilizing the Gestalt Manager for determining whether a Macintosh is a U.S. machine.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1992-12-01
|
|
Pascal to C: PROCEDURE Parameters
(HTML)
Deprecated - PT31: Nested procedures and PROCEDURE parameters in Pascal when converting them into C or C++.
|
Carbon, Darwin |
Technical Notes |
1990-02-01
|
|
Searching Volumes - Solutions and Problems
(HTML)
Deprecated - FL31: Discusses searching volumes using PBCatSearch.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1988-10-01
|
|
Version Territory
(HTML)
Deprecated - OV12: Please see Technical Note 1132 - Version Territory.
|
Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1988-04-01
|
|
Boot Blocks
(HTML)
Deprecated - DV03: Warns that Boot Block form and function will change and describes undocumented Boot Blocks features.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
1987-03-01
|
|
All Hardware Products
(HTML)
A list of links to all Apple hardware developer notes.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
|
|
Carbon Result Codes Index
(HTML)
An alphabetic list of result codes in the Carbon application environment, with links to their API reference pages.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
|
|
GDB Quick Reference
(PDF)
Printable quick reference card.
|
Tools |
Reference |
|
|
GNU C/C++/Objective-C 3.3 Compiler
(HTML)
Explains how to use the GNU compilers from the command line.
|
Carbon, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
|
|
Java 3D 1.2 API Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Javadoc-formatted API for the Java 3D 1.2 package. Does not include any Apple-specific reference.
|
Java |
Reference |
|
|
Java Advanced Imaging 1.1 API Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Javadoc-formatted API for the Java Advanced Imaging 1.1 package. Does not include any Apple-specific reference.
|
Java |
Reference |
|
|
NSTableView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view that displays and manages tabular data.
|
Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
|
