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GLSLShowpiece
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
GLSLShowpiece demonstrates several Vertex and Fragment shaders
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-07-17
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GlyphaIVOld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A basic game implementation in the spirit of Joust meant as demonstation of Sprocket usage.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-10-14
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How can I programmatically determine the DPI of the current video mode?
(HTML)
( )
QA1217: Describes how to compute the DPI for a given display in a given mode using Core Graphics.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-12-02
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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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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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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-12-04
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How do I use QuickDraw with CGDirectDisplay?
(HTML)
QA1011: Explains how to draw to a CGDirectDisplay-captured display using QuickDraw.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-04-11
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Image Unit Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to write image processing kernels and package them for distribution.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Is ColorSync thread safe?
(HTML)
()
QA1261: Discusses ColorSync thread-safety issues.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-17
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Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Graphics & Media Overview
(HTML)
Describes Leopard's graphics and media capabilities.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2007-12-11
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MassiveImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use a CGDataProvider to save a very large image with Image IO
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-09-27
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Mode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate displays and list the available modes for each display.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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ModeWhacker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate, select, capture, manipulate, and release displays using the CGDirectDisplay API.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2004-12-01
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OpenGL Filter Basics Cocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to use Objective-C and MVC design patterns in installing and utilizing filters in an OpenGL rendering pipeline
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-02-06
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OpenGL Programming Guide for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Apple implementation of OpenGL to create 3D graphics for Cocoa and Carbon applications.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2005-02-04
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Out of This GWorld
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates the use of offscreen GWorlds and palette animation to simulate animation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-03-12
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Preserving embedded ICC profiles when using QuickTime Graphics Importer/Exporters
(HTML)
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QA1145: Shows how to preserve the embedded ICC profile when using the QuickTime Graphics Importer/Exporter routines
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-04
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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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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-08
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Quartz 2D Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Quartz 2D. Includes illustrations and sample code.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Quartz 2D Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for the native two-dimensional drawing engine in Mac OS X.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-18
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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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Real world profiling with the OpenGL Profiler
(HTML)
TN2178: This document describes how to use OpenGL Profiler, a very powerful tool for your OpenGL development.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-16
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Requirements for Quartz GL
(HTML)
QA1536: Describes the requirements for enabling Quartz GL.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
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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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Simple DrawSprocket
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Simple use of DrawSprocket to set screen resolution and size.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
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Synchronizing OpenGL rendering updates to the vertical refresh of the display
(HTML)
QA1521: How to avoid tearing by synchronizing your rendering to the display VBL
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-16
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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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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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Updating OpenGL Contexts
(HTML)
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QA1209: When and why to update an OpenGL context in response to system and user actions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-06-19
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Using Clip Region and Buffer Rectangles with OpenGL Carbon
(HTML)
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QA1222: Shows the basics of using buffer rectangles and clip regions with AGL.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-12-19
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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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VertexPerformanceDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Vertex optimization demo for WWDC Session 214
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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VideoHardwareInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Query VRAM, Quartz Extreme support, OpenGL extensions and renderer, GLSL version and support.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-05-14
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Force Feedback Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the public interfaces to the Force Feedback implementation in Mac OS X, including support for plug-ins.
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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HID Calibrator
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Human Interface Device Manager Calibrator sample
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
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HID Config Save
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Human Interface Device Manager Configuration sample
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
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HID Explorer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Human Interface Device Manager Explorer
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
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HID LED test tool
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
HID Manager sample project that shows how to set and clear keyboard LEDs.
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Sample Code |
2008-07-25
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HID Manager Basics
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows basic use of HID Manager for Mac OS X: including device discovery, queues and polling elements.
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Sample Code |
2003-07-10
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HID Manager Event Data Underruns
(HTML)
QA1038: Explains how to correctly handle HID Manager event queue data underruns.
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-13
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HID Utilities Source
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows a high level abstract library for the HID manager.
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Sample Code |
2003-10-06
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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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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-23
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Retain Counts of io_object_t Objects in IOKit.framework
(HTML)
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QA1195: Distinguishes between the retain counts of an I/O Kit kernel object and its io_object_t user space proxy.
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-24
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SetMouseAcclSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Find HID System Manager and get/set cursor acceleration
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Human Interface Device & Force Feedback |
Sample Code |
2006-11-28
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Accessing HTTPS Proxy Settings
(HTML)
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QA1234: Describes how to programatically access Secure Web Proxy information.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-19
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Bonjour Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Apple's zero-configuration networking architecture in Cocoa applications.
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Networking |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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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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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
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DNS Service Discovery Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use DNS Service Discovery in your application.
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Networking |
Guides |
2005-11-09
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GetMACAddressSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to retrieve the MAC address for each Ethernet interface from the Mac OS X I/O Registry.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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GetPrimaryMACAddress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates retrieving the MAC address of the built-in Ethernet controller. Useful for uniquely identifying a Macintosh system.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
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GetSetOptions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of uses of Open Transport's option management routines.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Getting a Packet Trace
(HTML)
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QA1176: Lists tools available for looking at the network packets on the wire.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2008-06-03
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ImageClient
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CFNetwork for synchronous and asynchronous operations, network diagnostics, proxy navigation, and authentication.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Internet Connect Speed
(HTML)
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QA1165: Describes how to get the modem connection speed from the System Configuration framework dynamic store.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-26
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ListMania
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of techniques for using Open Transport's list utility routines.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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NoCopyReceives
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using no-copy receives under Open Transport.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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NSHost Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a network host.
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Networking |
Reference |
2007-03-24
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SimplePing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample provides simple API to programatically ping a remote host without admin privileges
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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T_DATA_REQ vs M_DATA TPI Message Blocks
(HTML)
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NW42: Explains why OT passes data to a TPI module using M_DATA message blocks instead of M_PROTO+T_DATA_REQ.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1996-10-25
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TCP/IP Option Sizes
(HTML)
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NW62: Enumerates the TCP/IP options and their sizes for Open Transport.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
1999-04-26
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BlitVBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to have Mac OS X try its best to sync to the VBL for you.
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Coalesced Updates
(HTML)
TN2133: How to achieve the maxium frame rate in your Mac OS X application
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Performance |
Technical Notes |
2006-01-20
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HID Manager Event Data Underruns
(HTML)
QA1038: Explains how to correctly handle HID Manager event queue data underruns.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-13
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OpenGL Filter Basics Cocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to use Objective-C and MVC design patterns in installing and utilizing filters in an OpenGL rendering pipeline
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2008-02-06
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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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Real world profiling with the OpenGL Profiler
(HTML)
TN2178: This document describes how to use OpenGL Profiler, a very powerful tool for your OpenGL development.
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Performance |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-16
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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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CFPrefTopScores
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to access globally shared (writable) user preferences without requiring authentication.
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2006-10-09
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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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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
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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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HID Calibrator
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Human Interface Device Manager Calibrator sample
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
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HID Config Save
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Human Interface Device Manager Configuration sample
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
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HID Explorer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Human Interface Device Manager Explorer
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2008-05-07
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HID LED test tool
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
HID Manager sample project that shows how to set and clear keyboard LEDs.
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2008-07-25
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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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QDFlushPortBuffer
(HTML)
()
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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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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QuickTime Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main concepts and services of QuickTime.
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QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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CocoaSpeechSynthesisExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the Carbon Speech Synthesis API from within a Mac OS X Cocoa application.
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Speech Technologies |
Sample Code |
2007-03-23
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SimpleSpeechRecExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the Speech Recognition Manager in a simple application.
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Speech Technologies |
Sample Code |
2003-03-26
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