Leopard Reference Library
Graphics & Imaging Frameworks lists reference documents for the frameworks located in the System/Library/Frameworks folder that are most relevant to graphics developers. Click an HTML or PDF link below to find reference material for a particular framework.
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Application Kit Framework Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the interface for all things related to an application's user interface.
 2008-11-19
Quartz Core Framework Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the interfaces for Core Image and Core Video.
 2008-03-12
Quartz Framework Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the API for Quartz Composer, Image Kit, and PDF Kit.
 2007-12-11
AGL Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Apple graphics library for Carbon applications that use OpenGL.
 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.
 2007-10-31
DVD Playback Framework Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the DVD Playback framework, which supports adding DVD playback features to applications.
 2007-06-28