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LockPixels and DisposeGWorld with QTNewGWorldFromPtr
(HTML)
QA1007: Clarifies some issues surrounding pointer ownership when creating GWorlds with QTNewGWorldFromPtr
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-02-26
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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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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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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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Mac OS X 10.2
(HTML)
TN2053: Describes software development-related changes provided in system software update Mac OS X 10.2.
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Tools |
Technical Notes |
2002-09-04
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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
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Notes |
2004-01-30
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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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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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Intel-Based Macs |
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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Runtime Architecture |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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Mac OS X Code Signing In Depth
(HTML)
TN2206: Intermediate to expert level overview of code signing that details specific options and gotchas
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Security |
Technical Notes |
2008-08-06
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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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Mac OS X QuickDraw Performance
(HTML)
()
TN2051: Some of the trouble spots in the Mac OS X windowing system and how to avoid them.
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Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2003-02-13
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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.
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Tools |
Technical Notes |
2002-03-06
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MACE Restrictions
(HTML)
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Deprecated - SND16: MACE algorithms only support the compression of 8-bit offset binary sound.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
1999-06-08
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Making Input Gain Setting Changes
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND01: Changing the input gain setting on older Power Macs before recording.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
1996-06-01
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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
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-14
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Managing Fonts: QuickDraw
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Explains how to use the deprecated QuickDraw-based font-management API replaced by Core Text or ATS.
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Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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MapLargeFile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows a technique for mapping files greater than 4GB into memory for faster access.
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Resource Management |
Sample Code |
2003-11-19
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MassiveImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use a CGDataProvider to save a very large image with Image IO
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-09-27
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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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Maximizing Mac OS X Application Performance
(HTML)
Learn how to achieve better performance on Mac OS X.
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Performance |
Articles |
2003-06-23
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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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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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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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MDQuery Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a metadata query.
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File Management |
Reference |
2005-06-04
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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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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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Memory Management Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Core Foundation.
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Core Foundation, Resource Management |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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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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Memory Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the deprecated technology for working with dynamic memory.
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Resource Management |
Reference |
2007-06-27
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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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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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Menu Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and managing an application's menus.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-09-15
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MenuViews
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of interesting uses of HIView-based menus in Mac OS X 10.3.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-10-24
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MIDI File Format
(HTML)
Describes the QuickTime implementation of the MIDI file standard.
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Audio |
Reference |
2002-09-17
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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.
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File Management |
Technical Notes |
2003-05-06
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Mixed Mode Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface that supports PowerPC computers running 680x0 code.
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Runtime Architecture |
Reference |
2003-04-01
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MLTE_CustomScrolling
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to implement MLTE's custom scrolling functionality
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Human Interface Toolbox, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2004-10-15
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Mode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate displays and list the available modes for each display.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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ModeWhacker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate, select, capture, manipulate, and release displays using the CGDirectDisplay API.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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MoreAppleEvents
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides routines that assist with the creation and sending of Apple events and object descriptors.
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Interapplication Communication, Tools |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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MoreFiles
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows various File Manager operations (file copy, etc.) through a collection of high-level routines.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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MoreIsBetter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Library providing indispensable wrapers and workarounds for many areas of Mac OS programming.
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Audio, Core Foundation, Data Management, Events & Other Input, File Management, Graphics & Imaging, Human Interface Toolbox, Interapplication Communication, Internationalization, Networking, Porting, Process Management, Resource Management, Runtime Architecture, Security, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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MoreOSL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
C library for implementing AppleScript support within your application.
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Interapplication Communication |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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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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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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Movies - Saving movie playback hints
(HTML)
QA1366: Explains how to save and load media play hints from Movie files.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-14
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Moving the Menu Bar
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TB54: Describes how to move the menubar to another Macintosh Display and why this move is unadvisable.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1998-12-22
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Moving Your Code to Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2003: Talks about considerations for moving older Mac OS 9 applications to Mac OS X.
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Runtime Architecture, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2000-10-05
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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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MPFileCopy
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to copy a folder and its contents using the HFS Plus APIs from an MP task.
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File Management, Process Management |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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MPRemoteCall Contexts
(HTML)
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QA1122: Describes two recently introduced options for the context parameter of MPRemoteCall.
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Process Management |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-18
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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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Multilingual Text Engine Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for supporting Unicode text editing.
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Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-02-19
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
1996-11-27
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Multiprocessing Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement preemptive tasks in Carbon applications.
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Performance, Process Management |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Multiprocessing Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating preemptively scheduled tasks in Carbon applications.
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Performance, Process Management |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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MungSaver
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a simple Screen Saver module for Panther, using the Sequence Grabber DataProc mung technique.
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User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-11-18
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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.
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File Management, Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2004-11-22
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2002-07-12
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NamingTableAccess
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Digs out the contents of the NamingTable in a TrueType 'sfnt'.
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Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Navigation Services for Carbon: An Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces changes to the Navigation Services API for CarbonLib and Carbon in Mac OS X.
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File Management, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-12-10
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Navigation Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to provide a user interface for navigating to, opening, and saving files.
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File Management, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-07-10
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Navigation Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for presenting a user interface for opening, saving, and navigating files.
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File Management, User Experience |
Reference |
2006-08-16
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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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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.
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Games, Porting |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-23
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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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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.
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Networking, Resource Management |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Non Mac OS X Bundled data-fork based Resources
(HTML)
()
QA1098: Mac OS X Bundled data-fork based Resources
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Data Management, Design Guidelines, File Management, Process Management, Resource Management, Runtime Architecture |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-20
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NoSound
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to install a procedure to be executed when the user restarts or shuts down.
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User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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Notification Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used by background applications to communicate information to the user.
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Events & Other Input |
Reference |
2002-12-01
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The Notification Manager: Problems & Fixes
(HTML)
TN1026: Describes issues with the Notification Manager 'activate' and 'update' events.
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Process Management |
Technical Notes |
1996-02-01
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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.
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File Management, Human Interface Toolbox, Interapplication Communication |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-15
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NSL and how it relates to Bonjour
(HTML)
QA1299: Explains the relationship between NSL and Bonjour.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-18
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NSLMiniBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Uses the NSL API to find network services using SLP, NBP, and Directory Services.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Numerous Small Packet Exchanges Resultin Poor TCP Performance
(HTML)
()
NW26: Explains why numerous small package exchanges result in poor TCP performance.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1998-05-25
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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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Process Management |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-10
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Obtaining and Using Icons With Icon Services
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to obtain and display icons for a Carbon application or extension.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-02-01
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ODOC
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to send an open document ('odoc') Apple event to another application process.
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Interapplication Communication |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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On Drag Manager Additions (Release 1.1)
(HTML)
TN1043: Explains how to take advantage of the new Drag Manager features, including the translucent dragging.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
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On Launching an App with a Document
(HTML)
()
TN1002: Explains how to programatically launch an application and then tell it to open a document.
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File Management, Interapplication Communication |
Technical Notes |
2000-07-01
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Open Scripting Architecture Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for compiling and executing scripts in applications and writing scripting components.
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Interapplication Communication, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2007-05-07
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Open Transport Error -3208: kEBADFErr
(HTML)
()
NW21: Explains why a call to OTSnd may result in a kEBADFErr -3208.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-03-04
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Open Transport Libraries
(HTML)
()
NW18: Lists the Open Transport libraries and what to link with for PowerPC and 68K.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-03
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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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Open Transport STREAMS FAQ
(HTML)
Deprecated - TN1117: Decribes writing STREAMS modules and drivers for use with Open Transport.
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Networking |
Technical Notes |
1997-12-01
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OpenGL Extensions Guide
(HTML)
Information about OpenGL functionality supported in Mac OS X.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2003-09-10
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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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OS Services Framework Release Notes
(HTML)
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General, Networking, Security |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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OT Virtual Server
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Sample code which uses Open Transport and demonstrates real world issues.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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OTEndpointInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to query an endpoint for its 'vital statistic' using OTGetEndpointInfo.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-08-20
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OTLookupNameTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to lookup NBP entities on an AppleTalk network using Open Transport.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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OTMP
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A library for calling Open Transport synchronously from preemptively scheduled tasks (MP tasks).
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
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OTPingSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to implement ping on top of the Open Transport API.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
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OTScheduleDeferredTask When Task Running
(HTML)
()
NW52: Describes what happens when you use OTScheduleDefferedTask to schedule a task that is running.
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Design Guidelines, Events & Other Input, Networking, Performance, Process Management, Resource Management, Runtime Architecture, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
1997-10-13
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OTScheduleSystemTask Cleanup
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW37: States the proper way to clean up any pending system tasks scheduled with OTScheduleSystemTask.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-07-03
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Out of This GWorld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates the use of offscreen GWorlds and palette animation to simulate animation.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-03-12
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Palette and GWorld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates the use of palette and color tables with GWorlds.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-10-10
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