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Creating Carbon Menus
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to create menus in Carbon applications.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Guides |
2004-02-23
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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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CustomWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a custom window in Mac OS X.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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CustomWindowWidget
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates two ways of adding a custom window widget to the window frame of a standard document window.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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The Data Browser GetDataBrowserUserState API
(HTML)
( )
QA1270: Explains a problematic Data Browser API definition and how to work around it.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-22
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Data Browser Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to present data in lists similar to the list and column views in the Finder.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Guides |
2007-08-07
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Data Browser Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used to display data in list or column views similar to the Finder.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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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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Dialog Manager Helper Functions
(HTML)
()
TN1148: Discusses Dialog Manager calls available since System 7.0 that minimize work in managing dialogs.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
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Dialog Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C interface for implementing alerts and dialog boxes.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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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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Do I have to call CreateRootControl after creating my window?
(HTML)
()
QA1215: Explains when and when not to call CreateRootControl after creating a window.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-12
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DTSCarbonShell
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides a modern Mac OS X Carbon Application Skeleton
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2007-09-20
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-30
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Enabling the Navigation Services default behavior in its dialogs
(HTML)
QA1384: Explains how to enable the default behavior of the Navigation Services dialogs.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-15
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Filtering QuickTime media types in Navigation Services
(HTML)
()
QA1274: Describes how to filter QuickTime media types in a Navigation Services filter procedure.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-23
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Reference |
2006-10-31
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-14
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FloatingWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates that floating windows are very easy to implement on Mac OS X using Nib files.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-10-24
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GetDragHiliteColor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to obtain the color that Drag Manager uses to hilite regions when calling ShowDragHilite.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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GrabBag
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates variety of techniques and features of Carbon. DataBrowser , PBCatalogSearchAsync, Overlay windows, Tab controls, more...
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-07-29
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Notes |
2003-02-24
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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 |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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HexEditorView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
HIView subclass which implements a hex editor similar to those found in resource editors.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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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 |
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 |
Reference |
2005-08-11
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HICustomLeftRightSwitch
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to create a custom left/right switch using the HIView functions introduced in Mac OS X 10.2.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-02-06
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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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HideMenuBar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to hide the menu bar.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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HIDoubleSlider
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates how to create a double slider using the Appearance and HIView functions introduced in Mac OS X 10.2.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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HIEmbedder
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to write a custom embedding HIView which can scroll if set in an HIScrollView.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-11-13
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HIFleetingControls
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements fleeting controls such as seen in QuickTime Player full screen mode or iPhoto slideshow
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2007-05-08
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HIFramework
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains C++ classes which are used by other HIToolbox sample code releases.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-02-06
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HIGeometry Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API that defines basic geometric objects for HIToolbox.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Reference |
2007-06-11
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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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High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.5)
(HTML)
Describes new HIToolbox features and enhancements for Mac OS X v10.5.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.5.2)
(HTML)
Describes HIToolbox enhancements for Mac OS X v10.5.2.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Release Notes |
2008-03-11
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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 |
Reference |
2005-08-11
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HIObjectRegisterSubclass returns paramErr
(HTML)
()
QA1213: Explains in which case HIObjectRegisterSubclass would return paramErr and gives a work around.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-12
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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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HIScrollingTextBox
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Offers replacement custom HIViews for the Scrolling TextBox control which does not work in compositing windows.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-11-06
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HIShape Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon API for manipulating HIShape objects.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Reference |
2004-06-28
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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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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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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 |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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HITextViewShowcase
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a HITextView using Interface Builder and using programming functions only.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-10-30
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HIToolbar Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create toolbars in Carbon applications.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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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 |
Reference |
2005-09-08
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HIToolboxSOU-Delegates
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the HIObject Delegate API.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
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HIToolboxSOU-MenuItemViews
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the Menu Item View API.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Notes |
2003-10-29
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HIView Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes view-based controls and how to implement them in Carbon applications.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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HIView Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating view-based controls and menus in Carbon applications.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Reference |
2007-04-13
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HIView-NSView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to embed an NSView within an HIView in a Carbon window.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2007-05-29
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HIViewTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An HIView with rudimentary drawing and hit testing.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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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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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2005-11-29
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2002-07-01
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
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How to use the ATSUI Low Level APIs to get glyph outlines
(HTML)
()
TN2033: Covers the ATSUI low-level APIs.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Notes |
2001-11-26
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icon cache demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of an icon cache to limit the search for icon resource to one resource file.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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Icon Play
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of icon utilities and popup control cdef in a program using modal dialogs.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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Icon Services and Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for manipulating and drawing icons in Carbon applications.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Reference |
2007-04-06
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IconUtilCheck
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to determine whether the Icon Utilities are available.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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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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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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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2005-10-17
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Installing input methods on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1054: Describes how to install and use input methods on Mac OS X.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2001-09-14
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The intermittent behavior of SetDialogItemText
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1082: Explains why SetDialogItemText may seem to not work correctly if you have embedding turned on.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-30
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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LittleArrowsShowcase
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to increment and decrement the LittleArrows value when the user clicks on the up and down buttons.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2006-11-09
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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 |
Technical Q&As |
2006-07-17
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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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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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Menu Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and managing an application's menus.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
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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MLTE_CustomScrolling
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to implement MLTE's custom scrolling functionality
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2004-10-15
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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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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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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 |
Technical Q&As |
1998-12-22
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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 |
Technical Notes |
2005-09-12
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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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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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Human Interface Toolbox |
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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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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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-15
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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 |
Guides |
2003-02-01
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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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Password
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Illustrates three different ways to implement password fields in dialogs.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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Pending Update Perils
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TN1147: Discusses potential problems when pending update events for windows behind modal dialogs are not serviced.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
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PopUpMenuWithCurFont
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates what must be done to control the font used by MDEF 0 during PopUpMenuSelect.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-27
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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.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2002-08-27
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Programming with the Appearance Manager
(HTML)
Explains how to make an application's user interface look like the Mac OS user interface.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Guides |
2001-11-20
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QDFlushPortBuffer
(HTML)
()
QD65: Describes a possible solution for window update problems under Carbon.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-08
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QISA
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of writing an Internet setup assistant for traditional Mac OS and Mac OS X.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2003-05-15
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RecentItems
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements "Recent items" menu(s)
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2006-10-09
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Resource forks in Mach-O binaries
(HTML)
()
QA1175: Advises against using resource forks in Mach-O binaries.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2002-08-07
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SampleCMPlugIn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A contextual menu plugIn for Mac OS X.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Sample Code |
2006-10-09
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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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SetFontInfoForSelection incorrect prototype
(HTML)
QA1375: Describes the incorrect prototyping of the SetFontInfoForSelection API and gives a workaround.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-04
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Setting a Control's Variant Field
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - TB63: Details how to change the variant of a custom control after creating the control.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
Technical Q&As |
1999-05-03
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