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Watcher
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses FSEvents to monitor a directory hierarchy to keep track of its total size
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Events & Other Input, File Management |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
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AudioQueueTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates AudioQueue, an audio playback API introduced in Mac OS X 10.5
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Audio |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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SetCustomIcon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to programmatically set a custom icon for a file, folder, or disk.
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User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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AppleScriptRunner
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to send mail and execute other AppleScripts from a Carbon application.
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User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-07-31
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ABPerson C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type that encapsulates information about a person in Address Book.
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Apple Applications |
Reference |
2006-07-26
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Carbon Porting Tutorial
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Porting a simple application from Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2006-07-25
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CarbonCocoaCoreImageTab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Carbon-based application creates a Cocoa-based web window which used CoreImage filters to transition between tabbed WebViews
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Human Interface Toolbox, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2006-07-25
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Software Delivery Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to distribute and install Mac OS X software using PackageMaker and Installer.
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Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-07-24
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Going Universal: Audio Developers Catch the Wave
(HTML)
Learn how audio developers who built universal binaries of their applications are reaping the benefits.
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Audio, Intel-Based Macs, Porting |
Articles |
2006-07-18
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PMPrinterPrintWithFile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to send files, for example PostScript and PDF, directly to the printer. Replaces the pict-ps path.
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Printing |
Sample Code |
2006-07-18
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Component Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for using shared code resources.
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Runtime Architecture |
Reference |
2006-07-17
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2006-07-17
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Apple Game Sprockets Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the programming interface defined by Game Sprockets. Replaced by Quartz Display Services.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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Find By Content Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for performing relevance-ranked searches. Replaced by Search Kit.
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Data Management, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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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.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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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.
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File Management, Interapplication Communication |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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Low Memory Accessors Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for obtaining information stored in low-memory variables.
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Resource Management |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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MDLineage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for tracking versions of a file.
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File Management |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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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.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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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.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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Power Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the legacy C API for controlling power to the internal hardware devices of battery-powered Macintosh computers.
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Resource Management |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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QuickDraw Text Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for measuring and drawing text. Replaced by ATSUI.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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Spotlight Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API used to define Apple's desktop search technology, Spotlight.
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File Management |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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TextEdit Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the deprecated technology replaced by the Multilingual Text Engine (MLTE).
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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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.
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File Management, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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Apple Help Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for finding and displaying help content using Apple's HTML-based help system.
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User Experience |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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Drag Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for dragging objects within the user interface.
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Interapplication Communication, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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Folder Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for finding and accessing directories, including common Mac OS X system locations.
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File Management |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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Memory Management Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for accessing global variables and managing the operating-system queue.
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Resource Management |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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Pascal String Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for manipulating Pascal strings in Carbon applications.
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Runtime Architecture, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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SCSI Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the C API for accessing SCSI devices in Classic Mac OS. Replaced by the I/O Kit.
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Resource Management |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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Translation Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for handling data and documents between applications, including applications from another operating system.
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File Management |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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AppleScript Terminology and Apple Event Codes Reference
(HTML)
Lists terms used in AppleScript, AppleScript Studio, and Standard Additions with their matching codes.
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Interapplication Communication, Scripting & Automation |
Release Notes |
2006-06-28
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Code Size Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for reducing the size of an application binary.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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MDItem Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the metadata attributes for a file.
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File Management |
Reference |
2006-06-28
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Memory Usage Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of memory-related code.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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Quartz Display Services Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Shows how to configure and control display hardware using Quartz Display Services.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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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.
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Games |
Articles |
2006-06-05
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Address Book C Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for supporting and working with Address Book.
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Apple Applications |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Byte-Order Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Core Foundation byte-order functions.
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Intel-Based Macs |
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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Networking |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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QuickTime Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Changing the volume of audio devices
(HTML)
QA1016: Demonstrates volume controls for audio devices
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2006-05-02
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
(HTML)
( )
TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Security |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-25
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AudioDeviceNotify
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to enumerate audio devices attached to the system and how to handle device notifications
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Audio |
Sample Code |
2006-04-21
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Enumerating fonts with ATS
(HTML)
QA1471: Describes the different ATS font enumeration methods
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Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2006-04-14
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Address Book Programming Guide for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add, search, remove, and customize Address Book records.
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Apple Applications |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Drawing Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the speed of drawing code.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Launch Time Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the launch performance of an application.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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CoreAudio Overload Warnings
(HTML)
QA1467: Describes CoreAudio overload warnings what they mean and how to avoid them.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-29
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ColorSync Color Matching on Intel-based Macs
(HTML)
QA1464: Describes special considerations for byte ordering when performing ColorSync color matching on Intel-based Macs
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-16
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Spotlight Query Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to add Spotlight searching to your applications.
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File Management |
Guides |
2006-03-08
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Time Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for scheduling routines for execution at a later time.
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Resource Management |
Reference |
2006-03-08
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HISimpleList
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to create a simple list using the HIView APIs introduced in Mac OS X 10.2.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2006-03-03
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iTunesController
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
iTunesController allows you to control iTunes without having to bring it to the foreground.
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Accessibility |
Sample Code |
2006-02-23
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QTCarbonCoreImage101
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to render QuickTime Movies using Core Image filters and the new video pipeline.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-02-14
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Working with Quartz Composer
(HTML)
Learn to build a sample composition without having to write code.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2006-02-13
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Carbon Accessibility Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for making Carbon applications accessible to assistive technologies.
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Accessibility |
Reference |
2006-02-07
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CheckExecutableArchitecture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Determine whether a particular Mach-O executable contains a version suitable for executing on a given processor architecture.
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Runtime Architecture |
Sample Code |
2006-02-07
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Mac OS X Printing System Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces Apple's printing architecture. Includes a road map for developing software.
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Printing |
Guides |
2006-02-07
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Property List Programming Topics for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use structured, textual representations of data in Core Foundation.
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Core Foundation, Data Management |
Guides |
2006-02-07
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Sequence Grabber preallocates large file when recording
(HTML)
QA1411: Describes how to prevent the Sequence Grabber from filling your entire disk when recording.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-02-06
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SillyFrequencyLevels
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to obtain audio frequency levels from a Movie using SetMovieAudioFrequencyMeteringNumBands and GetMovieAudioFrequencyLevels APIs.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2006-01-25
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Coalesced Updates
(HTML)
TN2133: How to achieve the maxium frame rate in your Mac OS X application
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2006-01-20
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CFNetworkHTTPDownload
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to download a URL using CFNetworking.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2006-01-18
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Compression Sessions - Configuring options using the Standard Compression dialog
(HTML)
QA1456: Discusses how to configure Compression Session options using Standard Compression dialog.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
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Compression Sessions - Enabling muti-pass encoding
(HTML)
QA1450: Describes how to enable multi-pass encoding when using ICM compression sessions.
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Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
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Compression Sessions - Temporal compression options
(HTML)
QA1455: Discusses the temporal compression option as it relates to quality and other compression session options.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
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Debugging Graphics with QuartzDebug
(HTML)
()
QA1236: Explains how to use QuartzDebug to debug graphics issues.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
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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.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
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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.
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Core Foundation, Data Management |
Guides |
2006-01-10
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filesystem_examples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Collection of command line tools illustrating filesystem features.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2006-01-10
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High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.4)
(HTML)
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Release Notes |
2006-01-10
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High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.4.2)
(HTML)
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Release Notes |
2006-01-10
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High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.4.3)
(HTML)
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Release Notes |
2006-01-10
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Ink Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the C API for customizing handwriting recognition.
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Events & Other Input |
Reference |
2006-01-10
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QuickTime Movie Basics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces some of the basic concepts you need to understand when working with QuickTime movies.
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QuickTime |
Guides |
2006-01-10
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QuickTime Music Architecture Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to enable synthesizing and playing of sounds and musical sequences.
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Audio |
Guides |
2006-01-10
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Unicode Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API that allows applications and input methods to operate on Unicode text.
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Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2006-01-10
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Setting default open Finder window
(HTML)
QA1449: How to set the default Finder window to open when a disk is mounted
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File Management, Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-03
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Search Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Search Kit architecture and workflow, and how to add search capabilities to Carbon and Cocoa applications.
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Data Management, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2005-12-06
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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.
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Events & Other Input, Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2005-11-29
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Moving Your Project from CodeWarrior to Xcode
(HTML)
Get started moving your project from CodeWarrior to Xcode.
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Porting, Tools |
Articles |
2005-11-28
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Bundle Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation bundle objects to organize resources.
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Core Foundation, Resource Management |
Guides |
2005-11-09
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Carbon Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines Carbon and the components of Carbon applications. Provides a whirlwind tour of Carbon APIs.
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General |
Guides |
2005-11-09
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EventMonitorTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Receive notification of all keyboard, mouse, and tablet events passed to other processes.
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Events & Other Input |
Sample Code |
2005-11-09
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Mac OS X ABI Dynamic Loader Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions used to access Mach-O files.
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Runtime Architecture |
Reference |
2005-11-09
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Mathematical and Logical Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for mathematical and logical data manipulation.
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Data Management |
Reference |
2005-11-09
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Text Services Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for communicating between client applications and provider modules.
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Events & Other Input, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2005-11-09
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Authorization Services C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for adding fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
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Security |
Reference |
2005-11-08
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The Sound of Opportunity Knocking: The Audio Units Community Takes Off
(HTML)
Learn how one developer created a successful business using audio units.
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Audio |
Articles |
2005-10-31
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TabsShowcase
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to instantiate and use the Tab control both programmatically and from a nib file.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-10-28
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FileNotification
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
kqueue file notification introduced in 10.3. Notification API to detect file system modifications.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
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GetPrimaryMACAddress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates retrieving the MAC address of the built-in Ethernet controller. Useful for uniquely identifying a Macintosh system.
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Networking, Security |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
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Designing Network-Friendly Applications
(HTML)
Learn to make your application management-aware and reliably accessible on a network.
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Design Guidelines |
Articles |
2005-10-24
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Compression Sessions - Configuring codec quality settings
(HTML)
QA1444: Discusses how to set encoding quality for a Compression Sequence
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-17
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HICustomPushButton
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to create a simple custom push button using the HIView functions introduced in Mac OS X 10.2.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-10-17
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ImageMapView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add Accessibility to a complex custom HIView and the related parts of an application.
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Accessibility, Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-10-17
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LoginItemsAE
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses Apple events to manipulate the list of login items (items launched when you log in).
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Interapplication Communication, Process Management |
Sample Code |
2005-10-17
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CocoaInCarbon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using Cocoa GUI code in a Carbon application.
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Design Guidelines, Runtime Architecture |
Sample Code |
2005-10-04
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