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Web Services Core Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the new Web Services client-side frameworks available in Mac OS X.
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Networking |
Guides |
2009-01-06
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64-Bit Guide for Carbon Developers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the changes necessary to create a 64-bit executable version of a Carbon application.
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Performance |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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BSDLLCTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Program sample demonstrates how to send and receive raw LLC Ethernet packets.
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-06-12
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Changing the TCP Window Size
(HTML)
NW47: Describes how to change the TCP window size in Open Transport.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
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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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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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CopyBits vs. CopyMask
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - CopyBits (using a mask region) vs. CopyMask (using a mask BitMap). Which do you think is faster?
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
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Debugger Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for standard exception-handling and assertion functions used in Carbon applications.
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Performance |
Reference |
2003-01-01
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Debugging Programming Topics for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tips and techniques for debugging Core Foundation code.
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Performance |
Guides |
2003-01-17
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Disabling Processor Cores on a Multi-Core System
(HTML)
( )
QA1141: Describes how to disable processor cores on a multi-core system for testing purposes.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-16
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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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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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Error -151 and NewGWorld
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD18: Explains what the error code -151 means when in NewGWorld.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
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Error Handler Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for a Mac OS 9 service that assumes control when certain low-level system errors occur.
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Performance |
Reference |
2003-01-01
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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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GDB for MacsBug Veterans
(HTML)
TN2030: Translate your experience with MacsBug into a working knowledge of the GNU source-level debugger (GDB).
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Performance |
Technical Notes |
2001-10-18
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How do I tell if a particular display is being hardware accelerated by Quartz Extreme?
(HTML)
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QA1218: Describes how to use CGDisplayUsesOpenGLAcceleration to see if a display is accelerated or not.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2002-12-04
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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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Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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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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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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Performance |
Technical Notes |
2003-02-13
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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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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 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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Multiprocessing Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement preemptive tasks in Carbon applications.
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Performance |
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 |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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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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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
1997-10-13
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Performance Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the factors that determine performance.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-10-03
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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 |
Articles |
2005-06-20
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Problem with PaintRgn on 256-color Screens
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD23: PaintRgn with RGBForeColor and transfer mode addOver doesn't return color to original on 256-color-screens.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
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Quartz 2D Thread Safety
(HTML)
()
QA1238: Explains the thread-safety issues for the Quartz 2D API.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-25
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Requirements for Quartz GL
(HTML)
QA1536: Describes the requirements for enabling Quartz GL.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
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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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Threading Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use threads in Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Using Temporary Memory with OpenPicture
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD20: Provides several techniques of causing OpenPicture to allocate temporary memory for a picture handle.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-01
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vDSP Complex Vector Conversion Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions that convert complex vectors between interleaved and split forms.
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Performance |
Reference |
2007-06-15
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vDSP Correlation, Convolution, and Filtering Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for performing correlation, convolution, and filtering operations on real or complex signals.
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Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vDSP Matrix Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for matrix arithmetic operations.
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Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vDSP One-Dimensional Fast Fourier Transforms Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for performing one-dimensional fast Fourier transforms on an input signal.
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Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vDSP Single-Vector Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
This document describes the C API for performing common routines on a single vector in vDSP.
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Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-07
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vDSP Two-Dimensional Fast Fourier Transforms Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Improved function discussions and corrections.
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Performance |
Reference |
2008-11-19
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vDSP Vector Scalar Arithmetic Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes vDSP functions that perform arithmetic operations combining a scalar with each element of a vector.
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Performance |
Reference |
2007-06-15
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vDSP Vector-To-Scalar Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions that receive a vector as input and compute scalars as output.
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Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vDSP Vector-to-Vector Arithmetic Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions that receive a vector as input and return a vector as output.
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Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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64-Bit Guide for Carbon Developers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the changes necessary to create a 64-bit executable version of a Carbon application.
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Porting |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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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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Porting |
Articles |
2005-08-26
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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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CarbonCocoa_PictureCursor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSCursor from a Carbon based application.
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2007-01-12
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Core Endian Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and installing callbacks to byte swap custom data.
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Porting |
Reference |
2007-05-29
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CrossEvents
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to send CarbonEvents and NSNotifications between Carbon and Cocoa.
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2007-05-31
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Current GDevice Dependencies
(HTML)
()
QA1115: Describes potential problems with creating windows or ports when the current GDevice isn't the main device.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-13
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Detecting Classic and Carbon X Environments
(HTML)
()
OV03: Describes how to find out if your application is running in the Classic environment in Mac OS X.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2000-10-16
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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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Porting |
Articles |
2006-07-18
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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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Porting |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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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 |
Articles |
2005-11-28
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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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Porting |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-23
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Pascal to C: PROCEDURE Parameters
(HTML)
Deprecated - PT31: Nested procedures and PROCEDURE parameters in Pascal when converting them into C or C++.
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Porting |
Technical Notes |
1990-02-01
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Porting CodeWarrior Projects to Xcode
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to move software projects from CodeWarrior to Xcode and compares the two development environments.
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Porting |
Guides |
2006-10-26
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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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Porting |
Articles |
2005-06-20
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Problems recording CopyBits into a PICT on Mac OS X 10.2
(HTML)
()
QA1189: Identifies a problem with CopyBits and PICT on Mac OS X 10.2 and gives a simple workaround.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-19
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QDFlushPortBuffer
(HTML)
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QD65: Describes a possible solution for window update problems under Carbon.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-08
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QDSwapPort
(HTML)
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QA1128: Explains when to use QDSwapPort.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-06
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QuickDraw Text Anti-Aliasing using Quartz 2D
(HTML)
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QA1193: Describes APIs added to Mac OS X to allow applications to draw QD text using CG anti-aliasing.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-29
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Scoping Your Transition Projects
(HTML)
Learn how to transition to Intel-based Macs.
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Porting |
Articles |
2005-09-27
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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 |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
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Setting environment variables for user processes
(HTML)
QA1067: Tells how to set environment variables for user processes.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-25
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Switching from Code Warrior to Xcode
(HTML)
Learn how to import your projects from CodeWarrior.
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Porting |
Articles |
2003-10-24
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TCP/IP Option Sizes
(HTML)
()
NW62: Enumerates the TCP/IP options and their sizes for Open Transport.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
1999-04-26
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Universal Binary Programming Guidelines, Second Edition
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips for writing code that runs on PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Porting |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Carbon Printing Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used by Carbon applications to provide a user interface for printing.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CarbonQuartzDrawingWPrinting
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates mixing QuickDraw and Quartz 2D drawing both on screen and during printing.
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Printing |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CGContext Bounds
(HTML)
QA1048: Explains how to determine the bounds of a CGContext.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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CGContextAddLineToPoint, CGContextAddCurveToPoint, et. al.
(HTML)
QA1049: Explains why the CGContextAddXYZ APIs don't draw anything immediately.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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CGContextClosePath
(HTML)
QA1046: Explains when you should call CGContextClosePath.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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Cocoa PDE with Carbon Printing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Application that uses a Cocoa PDE along with the Carbon Printing APIs.
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Printing |
Sample Code |
2007-07-27
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Core Printing Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API that provides an abstraction layer for application printing.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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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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Printing |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Drawing a Path Multiple Times
(HTML)
QA1047: Explains that path drawing operations consume the path.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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The Enhanced Print Apple Event
(HTML)
TN2082: Describes an enhancement to the print Apple event that gives developers more control over scripted printing.
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Printing |
Technical Notes |
2003-12-09
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Extending Printing Dialogs
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guide to developing printing dialog extensions, including basic concepts and a documented Carbon-based sample project.
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Printing |
Guides |
2006-10-03
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Gathering all PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs)
(HTML)
QA1529: Describes a work around for an issue in PMCopyAvailablePPDs on Mac OS X 10.4 and below
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
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How do I use PMSessionGetGraphicsContext to get a CGContextRef?
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QA1216: Describes how to use PMSessionSetDocumentFormatGeneration and PMSessionGetGraphicsContext to get a CGContextRef for printing.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-25
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How to measure CG text
(HTML)
QA1051: Explains how to measure Core Graphics text.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2007-08-02
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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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PDEPanel Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to implement custom panes in a printing dialog.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDEPlugIn Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to add custom panes to a printing dialog.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDEPlugInCallbackProtocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to access information about the current print job.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDEProject
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates an application-hosted printing dialog extension (PDE) that displays a custom pane in the Print dialog.
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Printing |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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PMPrinterTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using the PMPrinter APIs to obtain information about the connected printers.
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Printing |
Sample Code |
2009-02-13
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Printer Queue vs. Printer Name
(HTML)
QA1407: Explains the difference between a printer queue and a printer name.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2007-04-26
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Printing Plug-in Interfaces Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the various callback interfaces that Mac OS X printing plug-ins implement in Carbon.
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Printing |
Reference |
2003-07-31
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Providing PDF Workflow Options in the Print Dialog
(HTML)
(PDF)
Installation information and examples, including the use of Automator workflows.
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Printing |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Quartz 2D Interpolation
(HTML)
()
QA1186: Explains how to control Quartz 2D's image interpolation.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2002-10-29
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Quartz 2D Thread Safety
(HTML)
()
QA1238: Explains the thread-safety issues for the Quartz 2D API.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-25
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Saving Printer Settings for Automatic Printing
(HTML)
TN2155: Describes how you can save a a user selected Printer, Print Settings and Page Format to disk.
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Printing |
Technical Notes |
2007-03-29
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Saving the current Core Graphics Path
(HTML)
QA1056: Explains that the Core Graphics save and restore GState APIs do not affect the path.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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Supporting Printing in Your Carbon Application
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Carbon applications. Includes creating PDFs and porting from Mac OS 9.
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Printing |
Guides |
2004-08-31
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Ticket Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used by printer modules and PDEs to communicate printing information to the system.
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Printing |
Reference |
2002-10-23
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Turning Off Core Graphics Clipping
(HTML)
QA1050: Explains how to clear the clipping path for a CGContext.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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Unexpected CG state changes
(HTML)
QA1045: Explains why the Core Graphics drawing state sometimes changes for no apparent reason.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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