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ComboBoxPrefs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Use CFPrefs to store URLs to images for use in a browser style combo box.
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Graphics & Imaging, Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-10-04
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DisplayURL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Parses a passed in path URL into its various components displaying server information.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2005-10-04
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-04
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Taking Advantage of the Accelerate Framework
(HTML)
Learn how your application can run on PowerPC- or Intel-based Macs without processor-specific customization.
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Performance |
Articles |
2005-10-03
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Scoping Your Transition Projects
(HTML)
Learn how to transition to Intel-based Macs.
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Intel-Based Macs, Porting |
Articles |
2005-09-27
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Multilingual Text Engine Frequently Asked Questions
(HTML)
( )
TN2026: A list of frequently asked questions for the Multilingual Text Engine (MLTE).
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Human Interface Toolbox, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Technical Notes |
2005-09-12
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AltiVec/SSE Migration Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to convert PowerPC AltiVec code to Intel SSE code.
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Intel-Based Macs |
Guides |
2005-09-08
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HIToolbar Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating toolbars in Carbon applications.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Reference |
2005-09-08
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Implementing a CVFillExtendedPixelsCallBack
(HTML)
QA1440: Discusses how you implement a Core Video custom extended pixel fill callback function.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-09-06
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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.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-09-06
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Adopting Universal Binaries on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn about universal binaries and how to get your applications ready for Intel-based Macs.
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Intel-Based Macs, Porting |
Articles |
2005-08-26
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DialogsToHIViews
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to convert from an old-style resource-based dialog to a modern nib-based window with HIViews.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-08-24
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KillEveryOneButMe
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to terminate all other processes.
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Process Management |
Sample Code |
2005-08-24
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WindowFun
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Create window layers and groups. Drawing transparent lines. How to display the "Poof" the toolbar uses.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-08-24
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BrideOfMungGrab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of overlay windows and CG to draw text on captured video.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-12
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Core Foundation Design Concepts
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the fundamental design concepts that underlie all Core Foundation programming interfaces.
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Core Foundation |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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Dates and Times Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to manage Core Foundation dates and times.
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Core Foundation, Data Management, Internationalization |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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HIArchive Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to store data objects using HIArchive. Also includes information to make custom HIObjects archivable.
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Human Interface Toolbox, Interapplication Communication, User Experience |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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HIArchive Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for storing and retrieving data in HIArchives.
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Human Interface Toolbox, Interapplication Communication, User Experience |
Reference |
2005-08-11
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HIObject Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating human interface objects in Carbon applications.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Reference |
2005-08-11
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QuickTime Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main concepts and services of QuickTime.
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QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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CarbonTransparentWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to handle window transparency for compositing, non-compositing, and custom HIView-based Carbon windows.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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HIObjectThreadController
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how threads can interact with the User Interface handled by the main thread of the application.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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MemoryBasedBundle
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to execute Mach-O code from memory, much like GetMemFragment in CFM.
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Runtime Architecture |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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PasteboardPeeker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using pasteboards for Copy and Paste, Drag and Drop, service support and filter services.
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Interapplication Communication, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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QuickTimeMovieControl
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to easily add QuickTime media playback to an application
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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ScrollAndZoom
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An illustration of the use of the Context Transformation Matrix (CTM) for zooming and scrolling a HIView.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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SimpleVideoOut
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how QuickTime Video Output Components can be used to play video out to hardware.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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SpellingChecker-CocoaCarbon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to call NSSpellChecker cocoa routines from a Carbon application.
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Design Guidelines, Runtime Architecture |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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TypeServicesForUnicode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use various ATSUI functions and features going from simple to very complex.
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Human Interface Toolbox, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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DropDraw
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates automatic ColorSync color-matching when drawing with QuickTime graphics importers in Panther
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
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BackgroundExporter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates techniques which can be used to export QuickTime movies in a separate export process.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-22
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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.
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QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2005-07-21
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SimpleHIMovieViewPlayer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use HIMovieView to play QuickTime Movies.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-15
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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
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2005-07-14
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Memory Allocation Recommendations on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2130: Recommends the best ways to allocate memory on Mac OS X.
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Performance |
Technical Notes |
2005-07-12
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Simplifying Data Handling with Uniform Type Identifiers
(HTML)
Learn to use UTIs to take advantage of key Mac OS X technologies in your application.
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Data Management, File Management, Interapplication Communication |
Articles |
2005-07-12
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Carbon Event Manager Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Essential information for implementing Carbon events.
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Events & Other Input |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Code Fragment Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for loading and preparing PEF binaries.
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Runtime Architecture |
Reference |
2005-07-07
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Code Speed Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance and efficiency of code.
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Performance |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Color Management Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Creating Printing Presets for iPhoto
(HTML)
(PDF)
Rules for creating and installing printer-specific collections of settings. Includes a sample file.
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Apple Applications, Printing |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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File-System Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of file-related code.
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Performance |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Handling Carbon Windows and Controls
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guidebook for implementing windows and controls in Carbon applications.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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HIToolbar Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create toolbars in Carbon applications.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Keychain Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the legacy C API for managing passwords for multiple users and databases. Replaced by Keychain Services.
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Security |
Reference |
2005-07-07
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Open Transport Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon compatibility library for accessing TCP/IP networks at the transport level.
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Networking |
Reference |
2005-07-07
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Pasteboard Manager Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to create and manage pasteboards in Carbon applications.
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Interapplication Communication |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Programming With the Text Encoding Conversion Manager
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains character encodings, Unicode conversion, and custom converter plug-ins. Lists encoding variants.
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Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Supporting Unicode Input
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces international text in Mac OS X and lists the tasks an application needs to perform.
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Events & Other Input, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Text Encoding Conversion Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for transferring text across other platforms or over the Internet.
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Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2005-07-07
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Using PostScript Printer Description Files
(HTML)
(PDF)
Information for printer vendors. Includes installing files, PPD/PDE binding, and grouping features.
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Printing |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Problems getting Bonjour TXT record information
(HTML)
QA1389: Explains why you might have problems retrieving TXT record information from a CFNetServiceRef or NSNetService.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2005-07-06
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Frequently Asked Text Services Manager (TSM) Questions
(HTML)
TN2128: Regroups a collection of Text Services Manager (TSM) questions frequently asked by Input Method Developers
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Events & Other Input, Text & Fonts |
Technical Notes |
2005-06-24
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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
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-21
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Porting Multithreaded Applications from Win32 to Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how Mac OS X handles multithreading, before porting your Win32 application.
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Performance, Porting, Process Management |
Articles |
2005-06-20
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Unified window title and toolbar appearance in Carbon
(HTML)
QA1423: How to use the unified window title and toolbar appearance for a Carbon window.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-17
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FSFileOperation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This sample shows how to use the FSFileOperation API which supports copying and moving filesystem objects.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
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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.
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Porting, Runtime Architecture, Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
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ColorSync Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for ColorSync, the platform-independent color management system in Mac OS X.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2005-06-04
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MDQuery Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a metadata query.
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File Management |
Reference |
2005-06-04
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Weak Linking To Spotlight
(HTML)
QA1422: Describes a problem with weak linking to Spotlight (the Metadata framework), and its solution.
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File Management |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-03
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Custom_HIView_Tutorial
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Tutorial presenting a step-by-step custom HIView development. All steps are documented and provided as standalone projects.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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FSCreateFileAndOpenForkUnicode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstartes the use of FSCreateFileAndOpenForkUnicode to create a file with restricted access on disk and a read/write access path.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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FSRemoveInheritedACEs
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates manipulating access control lists of existing file system objects using the File Manager.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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HITextViewDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Overview of basic HITextView functionality, including Tiger's new font & spelling panel support.
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Human Interface Toolbox, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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ImageBrowserView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implementing a simple HIView subclass
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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ImageClient
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CFNetwork for synchronous and asynchronous operations, network diagnostics, proxy navigation, and authentication.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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MouseTracking
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample code used in the WWDC 2005 Hands-On session 215 "Moving from QD to Quartz"
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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QuartzLines
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Drawing Lines using Quartz's CGPath & CGContextStrokeLineSegments functions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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MoreFilesX
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows various File Manager operations through a collection of high-level routines using HFS Plus APIs.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2005-05-13
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ProfileSystem
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to obtain the same information that System Profiler displays.
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Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2005-05-05
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ABRecord C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type that represents a generic Address Book record.
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Apple Applications |
Reference |
2005-04-29
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Carbon Resolution Independence Release Notes
(HTML)
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Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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MDImporter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the plug-in architecture and callbacks required by a document metadata importer.
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File Management |
Reference |
2005-04-29
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MDSchema Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a metadata schema.
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File Management |
Reference |
2005-04-29
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Resolution Independent UI Release Notes
(HTML)
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Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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SearchKit Release Notes
(HTML)
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User Experience |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2005-04-29
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iSight - Configuring gain settings for IIDC cameras
(HTML)
QA1421: Discusses how to configure features of IIDC cameras, specifically gain for the iSight
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-04-06
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Crash in ABAddPropertiesAndTypes
(HTML)
QA1404: How to correctly add custom Address Book properties using ABAddPropertiesAndTypes
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Apple Applications |
Technical Q&As |
2005-04-04
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Help Book Caching During Software Development
(HTML)
QA1409: Development situations that can potentially confuse Help Viewer
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Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-30
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-29
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CarbonSketch
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Core Graphics only example of a Sketch application implemented with HIToolbox. Shows 1x1-CGBitmapContext for hit-testing, printing.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-03-23
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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing with Core Image
(HTML)
Learn how Core Image can help you take your graphics development to the next level.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2005-03-09
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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.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-08
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QuartzShapes
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Example Quartz functions that implement equivalents to the QuickDraw PaintArc, FrameArc, PaintOval, FrameOval, PaintRect, and FrameRect
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-03-08
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Plug-ins
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the plug-in architecture provided by Core Foundation.
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Core Foundation, Process Management, Runtime Architecture |
Guides |
2005-03-03
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XML-RPC and SOAP Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to make remote procedure calls from applications or from AppleScript scripts.
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Interapplication Communication, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2005-03-03
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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.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-25
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Storing file references in CFPreferences
(HTML)
QA1350: Storing file references in CFPreferences
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Runtime Architecture |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-23
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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.
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Core Foundation, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-11
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CFBundleIdentifier and user application access
(HTML)
QA1373: Describes the role of CFBundleIdentifier in limiting a user's application access.
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Design Guidelines, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-08
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DockBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CFNetServices to take advantage of Bonjour service discovery and name resolution.
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2005-02-08
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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.
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Interapplication Communication |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-08
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Context Sharing Tips
(HTML)
()
QA1248: How to correctly share OpenGL contexts and what the limits on this sharing are.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-07
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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
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2005-02-04
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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 |
Articles |
2005-01-31
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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.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-10
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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
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-06
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