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NSRelationshipDescription Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes a relationship in a Core Data schema.
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Objective-C Language |
Reference |
2006-07-11
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NSTextAttachmentCell Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for drawing text attachments.
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Objective-C Language |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLResponse Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the metadata returned by a server for a load request.
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Objective-C Language |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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NSValidatedUserInterfaceItem Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for a control to respond to requests regarding automatic enabling and disabling.
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Objective-C Language |
Reference |
2006-08-29
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Object-Oriented Programming with Objective-C
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(PDF)
Describes object-oriented programming from the perspective of an Objective-C developer.
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Objective-C Language |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Objective-C 1 Runtime Reference
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(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the data structures and functions of the Objective-C 1.0 runtime support library.
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Objective-C Language |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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The Objective-C 2.0 Programming Language
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(PDF)
Introduces object-oriented programming and describes the main programming language used for Cocoa development.
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Objective-C Language |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Objective-C 2.0 Runtime Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C 2.0 runtime support library.
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Objective-C Language |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Objective-C 2.0 Runtime Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data structures and functions of the Objective-C runtime support library.
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Objective-C Language |
Reference |
2008-11-19
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Objective-C Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5
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Objective-C Language |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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Reminders
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dashboard widget with a plug-in that displays upcoming iCal events, to do items, and calendars.
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Objective-C Language |
Sample Code |
2008-07-25
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Squiggles
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates many Cocoa fundamentals in a Document-based Application featuring custom drawing and event-handling.
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Objective-C Language |
Sample Code |
2008-08-29
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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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Assertions and Logging
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use assertions and logging to diagnose problems in Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Cocoa Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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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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Debugging Cocoa Applications
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tips and techniques for debugging Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
Guides |
2002-11-12
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DerivedProperty
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates use of Core Data derived properties to make searching against string data more efficient.
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2008-06-04
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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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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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Exception Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to raise and handle exceptions in Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
Guides |
2007-10-02
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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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Garbage Collection Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the garbage collection system for Cocoa.
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Performance |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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How do I tell if a particular display is being hardware accelerated by Quartz Extreme?
(HTML)
()
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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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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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 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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NSAssertionHandler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the facility for handling false assertions.
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Performance |
Reference |
2007-02-22
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NSAutoreleasePool Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the interface to the deferred-release mechanism in Cocoa's reference-counted memory management system.
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Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-02
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NSRunLoop Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the object that manages events on a thread.
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Performance |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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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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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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SharedMemory
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how multiple applications can access the same memory using the Unix shmget system call.
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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SimpleThreads
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the Cocoa threading APIs to coordinate multiple preemptively scheduled secondary threads with the non-reentrant Cocoa framework.
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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TrivialThreads
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the Cocoa threading APIs to coordinate a preemptively scheduled secondary thread with the non-reentrant Cocoa framework.
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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URL CacheInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates resource caching behavior using the Cocoa URL loading system.
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2008-06-05
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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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Performance |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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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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CarbonQuartzComposer_TV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to integrate Cocoa based QuartzComposer window into a Carbon based application
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2006-10-02
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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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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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Moriarity
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implementing a Cocoa GUI that wraps command-line functionality, calling a UNIX task and presenting the results in a GUI.
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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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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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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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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CGContext Bounds
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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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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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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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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 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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NSBox Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view that can display its border and a title.
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Printing |
Reference |
2008-10-15
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NSPageLayout Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a printing dialog for querying the user about page layout.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-04-11
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NSPrinter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a printer as specified by a PPD file.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-01-29
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NSPrintInfo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the print settings used for a print job.
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Printing |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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NSPrintOperation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a print job.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-03-02
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NSPrintPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a print dialog.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-07-16
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NSPrintPanelAccessorizing Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for configuring accessory panes for the print panel.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-03-09
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NSView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for drawing, event handling, and printing in views.
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Printing |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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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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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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Printing Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Cocoa applications.
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Printing |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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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 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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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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Using PostScript Printer Description Files
(HTML)
(PDF)
Information for printer vendors. Includes installing files, PPD/PDE binding, and grouping features.
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Printing |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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ViewController
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use "NSViewController".
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Printing |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
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CrossEvents
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to send CarbonEvents and NSNotifications between Carbon and Cocoa.
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Process Management |
Sample Code |
2007-05-31
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Customizing Process Stack Size
(HTML)
QA1419: Describes methods for setting the stack size of a process and/or thread.
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Process Management |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-20
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Daemons and Agents
(HTML)
TN2083: Describes the most common problems encountered with daemons and agents, and suggests detailed solutions.
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Process Management |
Technical Notes |
2007-11-05
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Determining console user login status
(HTML)
QA1133: How to determine whether a user is logged in on the console, and be notified of changes.
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Process Management |
Technical Q&As |
2008-04-14
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Interacting with the Operating System
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications manage tasks and get information about hosts and processes.
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Process Management |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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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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Process Management |
Sample Code |
2005-10-17
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NSCondition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a pthread-style condition variable and associated mutex lock.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2008-09-09
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NSConditionLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an integer-based condition for use in thread locking.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2007-01-15
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NSDistributedLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutex lock that spans multiple processes.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2007-01-22
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NSHost Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a network host.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2007-03-24
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NSLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutex-based lock.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSLocking Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for supporting mutex and condition locks.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2007-01-22
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NSOperation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an encapsulated, single-shot task.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2008-11-19
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NSOperationQueue Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that manages a set of prioritized operations.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2008-11-19
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NSOperationSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the NSOperation and NSOperationQueue classes.
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Process Management |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
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NSProcessInfo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the current process.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2007-03-26
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NSRecursiveLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a lock that can be acquired multiple times by one thread without causing a deadlock.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2007-04-30
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NSTask Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a task that runs as a subprocess.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2007-01-31
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NSThread Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a thread of execution.
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Process Management |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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