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Calendar Store Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Calendar Store framework classes and methods used to access iCal data.
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General |
Reference |
2007-07-08
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Calendar Store Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access iCal data.
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General |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Checkout Lets You 'Get a Mac, Start a Store': Madebysofa Does It with Python and Cocoa
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Success story on how Mac-only Checkout was built using Python and Cocoa.
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General |
Articles |
2007-07-10
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Core Data Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for the Core Data framework.
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General |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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Core Data Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Core Data framework.
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General |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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Core Data Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of Core Data.
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General |
Release Notes |
2007-12-11
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Foundation Framework Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the Foundation framework API.
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General |
Reference |
2008-06-27
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Foundation Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Foundation framework.
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General |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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Foundation Release Notes (10.4 and earlier)
(HTML)
Release notes for older versions of Mac OS X.
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General |
Release Notes |
2009-01-06
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Instant Message Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access iChat services and buddies and use iChat Theater through code samples.
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General |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Preference Panes Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for supporting and working with preference panes.
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General |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Screen Saver Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for supporting and working with screen effects.
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General |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Security Interface Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for creating views and dialogs relating to authorization, certificates, and keychains.
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General |
Reference |
2006-07-14
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WebKit Objective-C Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API used to display web content in windows.
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General |
Reference |
2008-10-15
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2D Graphics Release Notes for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Describes the changes and issues related to Core Image and Quartz 2D in Mac OS X v10.5.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2008-04-08
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Animating the frame of a CALayer.
(HTML)
QA1620: Explains how the frame property of a layer interacts with animations.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-24
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Animation Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Animation Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use Cocoa animation objects to enhance user interface transitions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Animation Types and Timing Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the animation and timing classes used by both Core Animation and Cocoa Animation proxies.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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BasicCocoaAnimations
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
"BasicCocoaAnimations" demonstrates the use of the animator proxy to easily animate Cocoa views and windows.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
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BoingX
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows off using Quartz Extreme to provide borderless OpenGL content on the desktop.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-11-06
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Boinx Starts with Sample Code: FotoMagico Is a Powerful Digital Slideshow
(HTML)
Starting with Apple sample code, tools and technologies, Boinx wrote FotoMagico in a matter of months.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2007-12-11
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CAAction Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving actions initiated by a layer.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing the actions and timing of an animation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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CAAnimationGroup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a grouping of multiple animations into a single animation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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CABasicAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the basic interpolation of a layer property.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAConstraint Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a single geometric constraint between two layers.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAConstraintLayoutManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layout manager that applies a set of constraints to a layer tree.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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CAKeyframeAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an animation that provides keyframe interpolation of a layer property.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CALayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a node of animated visual content.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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CALayerEssentials
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of setting up various Core Animation layers
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-09-30
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CALayoutManager Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving requests to arrange a layout tree.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAMediaTiming Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for the time behavior of an animation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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CAMediaTimingFunction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the pacing of an animation as a timing curve.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-07-11
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CAOpenGLLayer Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes a layer that acts as a target for OpenGL commands.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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CAPropertyAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for manipulating values of layer properties.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CarbonCocoaCoreImageTab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Carbon-based application creates a Cocoa-based web window which used CoreImage filters to transition between tabbed WebViews
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-07-25
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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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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-10-02
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CARenderer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws a layer to a Core Graphics context.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-04-30
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CAScrollLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that displays a scrollable portion of another layer.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATextLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that draws text.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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CATiledLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that draws tiles of content as needed.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATransaction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a batch of Core Animation updates that are applied to a render tree atomically.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATransition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides transition animations to layers.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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CGBitmapContextCreate Supported Color Spaces
(HTML)
QA1037: Lists the color space and alpha info combinations currently supported by CGBitmapContextCreate.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-18
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CGContext Bounds
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QA1048: Explains how to determine the bounds of a CGContext.
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Graphics & Imaging |
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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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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CGContextClosePath
(HTML)
QA1046: Explains when you should call CGContextClosePath.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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CGDrawPicture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to use the QDPictDrawToCGContext API.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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CIAnnotation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Image annotation application using Core Image Filters. Demonstrates creation and usage of Image Units.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
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CIColor Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions to support Cocoa color information.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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CIColor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to manage color values and color spaces for Core Image filters.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIColorTracking
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An Objective-C applicaton that implements a GPU-based technique to find the location of a uniquely colored object in a scene
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-04-24
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CIContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides an evaluation context for rendering a Core Image image through Quartz 2D or OpenGL.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-03-16
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CIFilter Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that processes image data and produces a Core Image image as output.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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CIFilter Core Animation Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Layer Kit.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CIFilter Image Kit Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Image Kit.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-06
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CIFilterGenerator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that supports chaining together image processing filters.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIFilterShape Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that defines the bounding shape of a filter and the domain of definition of a filter operation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CIImage Additions Reference
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(PDF)
Describes additions for manipulating Cocoa images.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-06-08
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CIImage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents an immutable Core Image image.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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CIImageAccumulator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that enables feedback-based image processing.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-05
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CIImageProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to supply bitmap data for creating or initializing a Core Image image.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIKernel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that operates on individual pixels using a kernel routine.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIPlugIn Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that is responsible for loading image units.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIPlugInRegistration Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to load Core Image image units.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CISampler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that retrieves samples of images that are then processed by a Core Image kernel.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CIVector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to pass parameter values to Core Image filters.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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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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Cocoa Drawing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa to draw your application's user interface.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2009-01-06
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Cocoa OpenGL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using Cocoa with OpenGL, including window setup and event handling.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-10-22
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CocoaSlides
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An image browser written using AppKit's Core Animation-based compositing and animation functionality
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-11-02
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Color Management Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Color Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how applications specify colors and how users choose colors in Cocoa.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Color Sampler
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates one way to sample the color at a given point in an NSView.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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ColorBars
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate, select, capture, manipulate, draw to, and release displays using the CGDirectDisplay API.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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ColorSyncDevices-Cocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the new ColorSync Device Manager routines in the Cocoa environment.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Core Animation Cookbook
(HTML)
(PDF)
Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Core Animation Function Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C functions that support Core Animation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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Core Animation Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main components and services of Core Animation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-11-13
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Core Animation properties and Reference Counting
(HTML)
QA1565: Describes a discrepancy between the property declarations in Core Animation and the actual behavior.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-11-24
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Core Animation QuickTime Layer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the use of controls in a Layer over a Core Animation QTMovieLayer
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-09-26
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Core Animation Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Core Animation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-06-26
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Core Animation Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of Core Animation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Release Notes |
2007-05-31
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Core Image Kernel Language Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the symbols for writing image-processing kernels.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-06-09
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Core Image Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview and explains how to use and create image filters and image units.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Core Image Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for using and creating filters for image processing.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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Cropped Image
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to extract a sub-image from another image, and some ways of indicating a selection.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CTMClip
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing with clipping.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CTMDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing without clipping.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CubePuzzle
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Models a Rubik's Cube using Cocoa and OpenGL
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-04-21
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Debugging Graphics with QuartzDebug
(HTML)
()
QA1236: Explains how to use QuartzDebug to debug graphics issues.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
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DragItemAround
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates creating a custom subclass of NSView.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-03-16
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Drawing a Path Multiple Times
(HTML)
QA1047: Explains that path drawing operations consume the path.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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Driving OpenGL Rendering Loops
(HTML)
QA1385: Using Core Video display links (CVDisplayLink) or Cocoa timers (NSTimer) to drive an OpenGL rendering loop
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2009-05-01
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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 |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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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 |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-08
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