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Quartz Composer Offline Rendering
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to render a Quartz Composer composition as a series of images using an OpenGL pBuffer.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer Texture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use a Quartz Composer composition as an OpenGL texture.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer WWDC 2005 Composition
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a parameterized motion graphics composition with Quartz Composer.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer WWDC 2005 TextEdit
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrate how to modify TextEdit's about dialog to display a Quartz Composer composition.
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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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TexturePerformanceDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
OpenGL texture optimization demo for WWDC Session 214
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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VertexPerformanceDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Vertex optimization demo for WWDC Session 214
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Worm
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
NSView performance demonstration. Uses a periodic timer to get best performance with Coalesced Update feature.
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Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
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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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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Sync Services Release Notes (10.4)
(HTML)
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Apple Applications, Data Management, Internet & Web, Syncing |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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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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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing with Core Data
(HTML)
Learn to use Core Data to define your application's data model graphically.
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Data Management, Design Guidelines |
Articles |
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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AudioBurn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create an object conforming to the DRTrackProduction protocol to create a RedBook audio CD.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2005-03-17
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DataBurn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create a DRFolder and burn it to disc.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2005-03-17
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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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Finding an NSView's current magnification.
(HTML)
QA1346: How to discover the current magnification (zoom level) of any NSView.
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Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-08
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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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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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PictureSharing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSNetServices to advertise a service using Bonjour.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-02-08
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PictureSharingBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSNetServices to take advantage of Bonjour service discovery and name resolution.
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Networking |
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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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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Using the .Mac SDK
(HTML)
Learn how the .Mac SDK can enhance your application with powerful web-integration features.
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Interapplication Communication, Internet & Web |
Articles |
2005-01-25
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Variable arguments in Objective-C methods
(HTML)
QA1405: How to implement methods which take a variable number of arguments.
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Objective-C Language |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-13
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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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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing Dashboard Widgets
(HTML)
Learn how to create powerful mini-applications quickly and easily.
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Apple Applications |
Articles |
2004-12-07
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NSOpenGLView redraw problems after a window is closed and re-opened.
(HTML)
QA1353: Workaround for NSOpenGLView failure to draw after its window is closed and re-opened.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-12-03
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Why aren't my tracking rects working?
(HTML)
QA1355: Describes a common mistake in setting up cursor-tracking rectangles.
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Events & Other Input, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2004-12-02
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NSGLImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to texture in OpenGL with an NSImage and/or NSBitmapImageRep
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-12-01
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Sending an Email
(HTML)
QA1084: Shows how to create an email in the user's prefered email application.
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Interapplication Communication, Internet & Web, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-11-05
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Using Interface Builder's NSOpenGLView or Custom View objects for an OpenGL application
(HTML)
QA1167: Describes usage cases for both NSOpenGLViews and Custom Views for Cocoa OpenGL applications
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-28
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Sorting Like the Finder
(HTML)
QA1159: Shows how to sort strings like the Finder's list view.
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File Management, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-27
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Preventing sleep
(HTML)
QA1160: Explains how your application can prevent the system from sleeping.
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Resource Management |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-22
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How do I determine how much VRAM is available on my video card?
(HTML)
QA1168: Using Core Graphics and IOKit to find the physical size of VRAM on installed hardware.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-11
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Tiger Develop Overview Series: Working with Spotlight
(HTML)
Learn to make the most of Spotlight's powerful search technologies within your own applications.
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File Management |
Articles |
2004-10-07
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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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Setting the ColorSync profile for a NSBitmapImageRep object
(HTML)
QA1369: Setting the ColorSync profile for a NSBitmapImageRep object
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-08
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Browsers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa browsers.
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User Experience |
Guides |
2004-08-31
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Font Panel
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa Font panel.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-08-31
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Secure Transport Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating a Secure Sockets Layer session over any transport layer.
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Security |
Reference |
2004-08-31
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Cocoa and AppleScript: From Top to Bottom
(HTML)
Learn how to activate AppleScript in your application so that users can create scripts.
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Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2004-08-23
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SpellingChecker CarbonCocoa Bundled
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to load and call a Cocoa bundle from a Carbon CFM or Mach-O application
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Runtime Architecture |
Sample Code |
2004-08-17
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Universal Access: Computers That Everyone Can Use
(HTML)
Learn how to make your applications usable by everyone, including those with disabilities.
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Accessibility |
Articles |
2004-08-02
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Bonjour enforces the TXT record format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1306: Explains how mDNSResponder enforces the proper TXT record format in Panther.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Updating the TXT record of a Bonjour service
(HTML)
QA1302: Explains how to update a Bonjour TXT record while running on either Jaguar or Panther.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Graphics Exporters - Creating 16-bit-per-channel image files
(HTML)
QA1354: Discusses how to use QuickTime Graphics Exporters to create 16-bit-per-channel image files.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-06-03
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Discovering all advertised Bonjour service types
(HTML)
QA1337: Explains how to discover all Bonjour service types being advertised on the local network.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-06-01
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Avoiding the -42 error with DiscRecording
(HTML)
QA1292: Explains how to workaround the -42 error when using the DiscRecording API.
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File Management |
Technical Q&As |
2004-05-25
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Binding your Preferences in Cocoa
(HTML)
Learn to use bindings by creating a simple app.
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Design Guidelines, User Experience |
Articles |
2004-04-26
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Bonjour enforces the service type format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1198: Explains why registering a Bonjour service might fail on Panther.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-23
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FSCopyObject
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Copy engine for copying files and directories.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2004-03-19
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Using the Web Kit for Application Registration
(HTML)
Learn how to use the Web Kit to handle your application's online registration.
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User Experience |
Articles |
2004-03-09
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HFS Plus Volume Format
(HTML)
( )
TN1150: Describes the physical layout of an HFS Plus volume.
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File Management |
Technical Notes |
2004-03-05
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Use the Computer Name when registering your Bonjour service
(HTML)
QA1228: Explains why you should use the Computer Name when advertising a Bonjour service.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-05
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Scripting Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
TN2106: Directions for providing a clean and consistent scripting interface for your application.
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Scripting & Automation |
Technical Notes |
2004-03-01
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Text Attributes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to work with attributes, the distinguishing characteristics of rich text.
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Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2004-02-16
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Video Hardware Info
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample demonstrates how to query the video hardware for useful information.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-02-12
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NSOpenGL Fullscreen
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create and switch between windowed and fullscreen OpenGL contexts using NSOpenGL.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-02-11
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Text Input and Output
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to read and write text files in Cocoa.
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Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2004-02-10
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Spell Checking
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the spell-checking facilities in the Cocoa text system.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-02-09
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Text Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text fields.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-02-09
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Text Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text views.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-02-09
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Shearing a Coordinate Space with NSAffineTransform
(HTML)
()
QA1332: Describes a simple way to shear coordinate spaces by adding a few methods to the NSAffineTransform class.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-01-29
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Verification
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Objective-C example which demonstrates how to provide custom data verification for data written to disc.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2004-01-23
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Understanding and Detecting OpenGL Functionality
(HTML)
TN2080: Discusses OpenGL API design, and how to access the full power of hardware and software renderers.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2003-12-29
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ColorMatching
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Performs simple color matching of images using ColorSync or the QuickTime 6.4 Graphics Importers.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-12-18
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TipWrapper
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to wrap long tool tips into multiple lines in Cocoa.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-12-18
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CocoaPeoplePicker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the AddressBook framework's ABPeoplePickerView.
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Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2003-12-11
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OpenGL Screensaver
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to integrate OpenGL drawing into a standard Cocoa screen saver on Mac OS X.
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Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-12-10
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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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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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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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RGB ValueTransformers
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Supersedes the "RGB Image sample". Sample now uses bindings. Color separation now done in an NSValueTransformer subclass.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-11-18
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Tab Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa tab views.
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User Experience |
Guides |
2003-11-06
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Downloading through a proxy server in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1296: Explains when downloading through a proxy server will work, and when it will fail.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
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Environment Variables
(HTML)
QA1255: Describes how a process gets its environment variables.
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Runtime Architecture |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
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ContentBurn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates an audio CD using standard audio files like mp3, aac, aiff, and wav.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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FancyAbout
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates several visual effects for "About..." panels such as scrolling text, window without a title bar, and ways to dismiss the window.
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Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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InkSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates some usage scenarios for the Ink.Framework APIs.
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Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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Bonjour TXT record rate limiting in Panther
(HTML)
QA1293: Explains how mDNSResponder implements TXT record rate limiting in Panther.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-23
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Third party VFS can't unmount on Mac OS X 10.3
(HTML)
QA1308: Describes changes in unmounting behavior for VFS plug-ins under Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther."
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File Management |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-23
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Bonjour and wake from sleep
(HTML)
QA1290: Explains why applications that use Bonjour should stay registered and continue browsing on sleep.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-18
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How to add other pasteboard types to an HFS Promise drag in Cocoa
(HTML)
QA1300: Explains how to add other pasteboard types to an HFS Promise drag in Cocoa.
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Interapplication Communication |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-15
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How to remove the "Open Recent" menu item in a Document-based Cocoa application
(HTML)
QA1289: Explains how to remove the "Open Recent" menu item in a Document-based Cocoa application.
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User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-15
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How to set a custom drag image when doing an HFS Promise drag in Cocoa
(HTML)
QA1200: Explains how to set a custom drag image when doing an HFS Promise drag in Cocoa.
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Interapplication Communication, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-15
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QTEffectsDialog - Cocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to display the standard QuickTime effects parameters dialog in a Cocoa application.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-09-04
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CFXML to CFPropertyListRef (and back!)
(HTML)
()
QA1208: Describes to how save and restore a CFPropertyListRef to and from an XML file.
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Data Management |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-29
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Speech
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains Cocoa's interfaces to the speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies.
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Accessibility, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-08-08
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TextLinks
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Programmatically creates links to URLs and other objects and handles clicks in non-URL links.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-07-29
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CallMachOFramework
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows two ways of calling a Mach-O framework from a CFM application on Mac OS X.
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Runtime Architecture |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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CFM_MachO_CFM
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
CFM application calls Mach-O routine, passing in a fixed up CFM function pointer as a callback parameter.
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Runtime Architecture |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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CGImageRef contents are immutable
(HTML)
()
QA1276: Explains that CGImageRef contents are considered immutable once created.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-17
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Cocoa CG aliasing demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased text and graphics using Quartz and Cocoa.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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Cocoa CG arc demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased arcs using Quartz and Cocoa.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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DeviceListener
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the DiscRecording framework to listen for device plug/unplug events and media insertion events.
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File Management |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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Monochrome Image
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Applies the NTSC color weighting formula to an image to generate a monochrome version of the image.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-16
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