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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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Guides |
2009-05-06
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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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Technical Q&As |
2009-05-01
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CAMediaTiming Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for the time behavior of an animation.
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Reference |
2009-03-04
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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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Guides |
2009-03-04
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IKSlideshowDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods that a slideshow object uses to access the contents of its data source object.
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Reference |
2009-03-04
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NSWindow Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a window.
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Reference |
2009-03-04
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CALayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a node of animated visual content.
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Reference |
2009-02-04
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NSShadow Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a drop shadow for a drawing operation.
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Reference |
2009-02-04
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NSView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for drawing, event handling, and printing in views.
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Reference |
2009-02-04
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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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Guides |
2009-01-06
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NSBitmapImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from bitmap data.
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Reference |
2009-01-06
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NSColor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of color and opacity.
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Reference |
2009-01-06
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NSImage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a graphical image that includes facilities for drawing and compositing.
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Reference |
2009-01-06
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NSImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing and drawing image data.
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Reference |
2009-01-06
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NSPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a window for performing auxiliary functions in an application.
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Reference |
2009-01-06
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NSScreen Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a screen (computer monitor).
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Reference |
2009-01-06
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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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Technical Q&As |
2008-11-24
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Application Kit Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for all things related to an application's user interface.
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Reference |
2008-11-19
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Core Animation Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main components and services of Core Animation.
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Guides |
2008-11-13
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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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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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Guides |
2008-10-15
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NSBox Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view that can display its border and a title.
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Reference |
2008-10-15
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NSOpenGLPixelFormat Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a pixel format for OpenGL rendering.
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Reference |
2008-10-15
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Quartz Composer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to used the framework to load, play, and control compositions.
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Guides |
2008-10-15
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CALayerEssentials
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of setting up various Core Animation layers
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Sample Code |
2008-09-30
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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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Sample Code |
2008-08-29
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Getting the pixel data from a CGImage object
(HTML)
QA1509: Describes how to access the pixel data of a CGImage object
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Technical Q&As |
2008-08-27
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Requirements for Quartz GL
(HTML)
QA1536: Describes the requirements for enabling Quartz GL.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
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Image Kit with Core Data
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using Image Kit's browser view with Core Data content.
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Sample Code |
2008-07-25
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CAMediaTimingFunction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the pacing of an animation as a timing curve.
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Reference |
2008-07-11
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Core Animation Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Core Animation.
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Reference |
2008-06-26
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Core Image Kernel Language Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the symbols for writing image-processing kernels.
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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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Guides |
2008-06-09
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Image Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support browsing, viewing, editing, and processing images.
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Guides |
2008-06-09
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NSOpenGLContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a target for OpenGL commands.
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Reference |
2008-06-09
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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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Reference |
2008-04-30
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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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Sample Code |
2008-04-24
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IKImageView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display images efficiently at the same time it supports image editing.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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QCCompositionRenderer Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods for passing and retrieving data from the ports of a composition.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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QCPlugIn Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to write custom patches for Quartz Composer.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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CAAnimationGroup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a grouping of multiple animations into a single animation.
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Reference |
2008-03-11
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CAOpenGLLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that acts as a target for OpenGL commands.
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Reference |
2008-03-11
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Core Animation Cookbook
(HTML)
(PDF)
Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
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Guides |
2008-03-11
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QTKit Capture - Specifying Media Compression Settings
(HTML)
QA1586: Describes how to configure a file output object to save compressed captured media.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
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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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Sample Code |
2008-02-06
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ImageApp
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates basic image handling using the ImageIO APIs in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
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Sample Code |
2008-01-24
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GeekGameBoard
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Core Animation for the user interface of a board or card game.
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Sample Code |
2007-12-19
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How do I get the hexadecimal value of an NSColor object?
(HTML)
QA1576: Describes how to convert an NSColor object to its Hexadecimal value.
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Technical Q&As |
2007-12-19
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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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Reference |
2007-12-11
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CATextLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that draws text.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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CIFilter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that processes image data and produces a Core Image image as output.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDF Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic PDF concepts and describes how to use PDF Kit to display PDF documents in your application.
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Guides |
2007-12-11
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PDF Kit Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for viewing, navigating, and editing PDF content.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for representing an action in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionGoTo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionNamed Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for working with actions that have defined names, such as "Go back."
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionRemoteGoTo Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action that targets another PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionResetForm Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for getting and clearing fields in a PDF form.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFActionURL Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing the URL associated with a URL action.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describe the class for creating and managing annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationButtonWidget Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating button annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationChoiceWidget Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating pop-up menu and list annotations in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationFreeText Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating free text annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationLine Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating line annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationPopup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating pop-up menu annotations in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationStamp Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for displaying content to look as if it is "stamped" onto a PDF page.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationText Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating text annotations in PDF documents.
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2007-12-11
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PDFAnnotationTextWidget Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating editable text fields in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFDestination Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for describing specific destinations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFDocument Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating PDF files.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFOutline Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating structure outlines in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFPage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for handling specific pages in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFSelection Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for handling user selections in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFThumbnailView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing the thumbnail view in a PDF document.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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PDFView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates all the capabilities of PDF Kit in a standard Cocoa view.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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Quartz Composer Custom Patch Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to create custom patches for distribution.
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Guides |
2007-12-11
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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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Sample Code |
2007-11-06
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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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Sample Code |
2007-11-02
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Son of Grab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the new CGWindow to get window images from the Window Server.
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Sample Code |
2007-11-01
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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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Reference |
2007-10-31
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CATransition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides transition animations to layers.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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CIImage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents an immutable Core Image image.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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IKFilterBrowserPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides the panel contained in a filter browser.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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IKPictureTaker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Descibes the class that provides a panel for choosing images.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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IKSlideshow Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates a data source and options for a slideshow.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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NSAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the behavior of an animation.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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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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Sample Code |
2007-09-27
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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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Sample Code |
2007-09-26
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Quartz 2D Shadings
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use CGShading and CGGradient objects to draw simple gradients.
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Sample Code |
2007-08-31
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How to measure CG text
(HTML)
QA1051: Explains how to measure Core Graphics text.
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Technical Q&As |
2007-08-02
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CAAction Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving actions initiated by a layer.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CABasicAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the basic interpolation of a layer property.
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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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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAKeyframeAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an animation that provides keyframe interpolation of a layer property.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CALayoutManager Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving requests to arrange a layout tree.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAPropertyAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for manipulating values of layer properties.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAScrollLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that displays a scrollable portion of another layer.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATiledLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a layer that draws tiles of content as needed.
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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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Reference |
2007-07-24
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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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Reference |
2007-07-24
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Core Animation Function Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C functions that support Core Animation.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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NSValue Core Animation Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes extensions to Foundation's NSValue class that support the Core Animation LKTransform structure.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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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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Technical Q&As |
2007-07-18
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IKImageBrowserDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to access the data source associated with an image browser view.
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Reference |
2007-07-17
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Quartz Composer User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Quartz Composer development tool to create motion graphics compositions.
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Guides |
2007-07-17
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QCPlugInInputImageSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods for managing image data that's input to a QCPlugIn object.
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Reference |
2007-07-12
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vImage Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C programming interface for high-performance image processing.
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Reference |
2007-07-12
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Image I/O Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to read and write image data using the Image I/O framework.
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Guides |
2007-07-02
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QCComposition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents a Quartz Composer composition.
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Reference |
2007-06-26
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Quartz 2D Transformer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Quartz 2D to manipulate an image
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Sample Code |
2007-06-21
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LayerBackedOpenGLView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
"LayerBackedOpenGLView" provides a simple example of hosting Cocoa controls as subviews of an NSOpenGLView.
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Sample Code |
2007-06-12
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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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Sample Code |
2007-06-11
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QuartzComposerSamplePatches
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A short list of new patches in Quartz Composer Mac OS X 10.5
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Sample Code |
2007-06-11
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CIImage Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions for manipulating Cocoa images.
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Reference |
2007-06-08
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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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Release Notes |
2007-05-31
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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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Sample Code |
2007-05-14
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Using UTIs to Identify Image Files
(HTML)
QA1518: Explains how to use Uniform Type Identifiers to identify what files can be opened at images.
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Technical Q&As |
2007-05-11
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QCCompositionParameterView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to edit the input parameters of a composition in a view.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionParameterViewDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol for responding to changes in a QCCompositionParameterView object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionPickerPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display a utility window for browsing and selecting a composition.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionPickerView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display a view for browsing and selecting a composition.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionPickerViewDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol for responding to changes in a QCCompositionPickerView object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCCompositionRepository Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents a system-wide, central repository of Quartz Composer compositions.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCPlugInContext Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used by execution contexts.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCPlugInOutputImageProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the methods for managing image data that's produced as output from a QCPlugIn object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCPlugInViewController Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a controller object for a user interface to edit the settings for a QCPlugIn object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCRenderer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to load, play, and control a Quartz Composer composition to an arbitrary OpenGL context.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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QCView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to load, play, and control a Quartz Composer composition to a custom NSView object.
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Reference |
2007-05-09
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Resolution Independence Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes resolution independence and how to start updating applications to support high-resolution monitors.
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Guides |
2007-05-04
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NSColorPickingDefault Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving basic color-picker user-interface requests.
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Reference |
2007-04-27
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PictureTaker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the PictureTaker in a basic Cocoa application
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Sample Code |
2007-04-02
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NSColorPickingCustom Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving custom color-picker user-interface requests.
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Reference |
2007-04-01
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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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Reference |
2007-03-16
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ImageBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the ImageKit's IKImageBrowserView to browse images in a basic Cocoa application.
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Sample Code |
2007-03-13
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Availability of Quartz Composer Patches in Web Kit
(HTML)
QA1505: Details which Quartz Composer patches are available in Web Kit
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Technical Q&As |
2007-03-05
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NSBezierPath Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a vector-based path consisting of line and curve segments.
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Reference |
2007-03-02
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NSGraphicsContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a destination for drawing operations.
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Reference |
2007-03-01
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Grady
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the NSGradient class.
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Sample Code |
2007-02-28
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NSAffineTransform Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions to support affine transformations.
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Reference |
2007-02-28
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NSColorList Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an ordered list of colors identified by keys.
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Reference |
2007-02-28
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NSColorPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the standard panel used for color selection.
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Reference |
2007-02-28
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NSColorPicker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for custom views in a color panel used for color selection.
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Reference |
2007-02-28
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NSColorSpace Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a system or custom color space.
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Reference |
2007-02-28
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NSColorWell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for displaying and selecting colors.
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Reference |
2007-02-28
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NSOpenGLPixelBuffer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an OpenGL pixel buffer.
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Reference |
2007-01-31
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NSQuickDrawView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated technology replaced by Quartz.
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Reference |
2007-01-30
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NSPDFImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from PDF data.
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Reference |
2007-01-26
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NSPICTImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from PICT data.
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Reference |
2007-01-26
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Quartz Composer Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API that supports loading, playing, and controlling compositions.
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Reference |
2007-01-25
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NSEPSImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from encapsulated PostScript data.
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Reference |
2007-01-22
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NSCustomImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that supports drawing an image using a custom data format.
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Reference |
2007-01-19
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NSAffineTransform Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an affine transformation from one coordinate space to another.
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Reference |
2007-01-15
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NSCachedImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes cached image data that is ready to be rendered.
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Reference |
2007-01-15
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NSCIImageRep Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that draws an image from a Core Image CIImage instance.
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Reference |
2007-01-15
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IKImageBrowserItem Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by an image browser view to access the data source for an item.
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Reference |
2007-01-12
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CIImageAccumulator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that enables feedback-based image processing.
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Reference |
2007-01-05
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IKImageBrowserView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that can display and browse a large amount of images and movies in an efficient manner.
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Reference |
2006-12-13
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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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Reference |
2006-12-07
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CIPlugInRegistration Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to load Core Image image units.
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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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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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Reference |
2006-12-07
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IKFilterCustomUIProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Descibes the protocol that defines a method for providing a view for a filter.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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IKImageBrowserDelegate Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol for the delegate of an image browser view.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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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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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKFilterBrowserView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that supports browsing Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKFilterUIView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a user interface for Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKImageEditPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a panel optimized for image editing.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKImageEditPanelDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the mthods than an image edit panel object uses to access the contents of its data source object.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKSaveOptions Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that initializes, adds, and manages user interface options for saving image data.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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Image Kit Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for providing a user interface for images, image editing, and image processing.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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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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Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIFilterGenerator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that supports chaining together image processing filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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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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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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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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Reference |
2006-12-05
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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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Reference |
2006-12-05
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MyCustomColorPicker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to write a custom color picker using Cocoa.
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Sample Code |
2006-10-09
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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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Sample Code |
2006-10-02
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ImageBackground
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw an image in the background of an NSOutlineView and NSTableView.
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Sample Code |
2006-10-02
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CITransitionSelectorSample2
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Showing all available Core Image transitions in a scrollable NSOpenGLView
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Sample Code |
2006-09-18
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Quartz2DBasics
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Carbon and Cocoa sample code demonstrating some basic usage of the Quartz 2D API
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Sample Code |
2006-09-11
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QCFundamentals
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates Coordinate, Interpolation, and Iterative systems in Quartz Composer with an amusing animation
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Sample Code |
2006-08-07
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QCGalaxy
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of Particle Systems and Core Image Filters in Quartz Composer
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Sample Code |
2006-08-07
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IKSlideshowDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This small sample project shows how to use the ImageKit Slideshow to display images or PDFs.
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Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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LiveVideoMixer3
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
LiveVideoMixer3 is extended to support Video In via QTKit
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Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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PDF Annotation Editor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use PDF Kit to examine, edit, and create PDF annotations.
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Sample Code |
2006-07-31
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PDF Calendar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use PDF Kit to create PDF content.
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Sample Code |
2006-07-31
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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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Sample Code |
2006-07-25
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GLSLShowpiece
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
GLSLShowpiece demonstrates several Vertex and Fragment shaders
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Sample Code |
2006-07-17
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Printing Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Cocoa applications.
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Guides |
2006-06-28
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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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Guides |
2006-05-23
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CIColor Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions to support Cocoa color information.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSClipView Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that contains and scrolls the document view of a scroll view.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSScrollView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a view for displaying content larger than its bounds.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSViewAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an animation in a view or window.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationCircle Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating circle annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationInk Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating ink annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationLink Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating link annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationMarkup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating markup annotations (highlighting, underlining, and so on) in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFAnnotationSquare Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating square annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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PDFBorder Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating borders around annotations in PDF documents.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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Making the most of Cocoa bindings in Quartz Composer
(HTML)
TN2146: Describes how to best use Cocoa bindings with Quartz Composer.
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Technical Notes |
2006-03-03
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Taking Advantage of PDF Kit in Your Cocoa Application
(HTML)
Learn to handle PDF documents in your Cocoa application without writing a lot of custom code.
|
Articles |
2006-02-20
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Working with Quartz Composer
(HTML)
Learn to build a sample composition without having to write code.
|
Articles |
2006-02-13
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Getting images in and out from Quartz Composer compositions
(HTML)
TN2143: Describes how to efficiently pass images into and out of Quartz Composer
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Technical Notes |
2005-10-04
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PDFKitLinker2
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates many aspects of PDFKit including navigation, display modes, searching, and PDFView subclassing.
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Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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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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Sample Code |
2005-08-01
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QTCoreImage101
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to render a QuickTime Movie using Core Image filters and the new video pipeline.
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Sample Code |
2005-07-19
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Color Management Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
|
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Quartz Composer QCTV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a fake TV system using Quartz Composer as the foundation motion graphics.
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Sample Code |
2005-07-06
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Reducer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple utility for rescaling bitmapped images. Demonstrates use of Core Image, NSAnimation, view drawing redirection.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-06
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UnsharpMask
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to build Automator actions using Cocoa frameworks.
|
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
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How can I optimize a Quartz Composer composition depending on the hardware it runs on?
(HTML)
QA1433: Explains how to design compositions that adapt to the hardware limitations.
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Technical Q&As |
2005-06-01
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Link Snoop
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use PDFKit to scan for and highlight link annotations in PDFs.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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MyPhoto
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates preferred techniques for working with the Image Capture APIs
|
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer Live DV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to export a Quartz Composer composition as a real-time DV stream on the FireWire port.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Quartz Composer Matrix
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Quartz Composer to display a QuickTime movie as a series of frames in a 3D world.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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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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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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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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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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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
|
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TexturePerformanceDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
OpenGL texture optimization demo for WWDC Session 214
|
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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VertexPerformanceDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Vertex optimization demo for WWDC Session 214
|
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.
|
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.
|
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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Technical Q&As |
2005-03-08
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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
|
Technical Notes |
2005-02-04
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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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Technical Q&As |
2004-12-03
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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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Sample Code |
2004-12-01
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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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Technical Q&As |
2004-10-28
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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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Technical Q&As |
2004-10-11
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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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Technical Q&As |
2004-09-08
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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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Sample Code |
2004-02-11
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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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Technical Q&As |
2004-01-29
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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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Sample Code |
2003-12-18
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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.
|
Sample Code |
2003-12-10
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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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Sample Code |
2003-11-18
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CGImageRef contents are immutable
(HTML)
()
QA1276: Explains that CGImageRef contents are considered immutable once created.
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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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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.
|
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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VBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple example of how to create an OpenGLView in AppKit.
|
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
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GLChildWindowDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows using Cocoa's child windows and Quartz Extreme to provide 2D/3D overlays above 3D content.
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Sample Code |
2003-04-21
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OpenGLCompositorLab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using OpenGL to composite multiple sources in hardware. Requires NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti hardware.
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Sample Code |
2003-04-21
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Is ColorSync thread safe?
(HTML)
()
QA1261: Discusses ColorSync thread-safety issues.
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Technical Q&As |
2003-04-17
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Quartz 2D Thread Safety
(HTML)
()
QA1238: Explains the thread-safety issues for the Quartz 2D API.
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Technical Q&As |
2003-02-25
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Image Difference
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a way to use Quartz's compositing capability to find the difference between two images.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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CGDrawPicture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to use the QDPictDrawToCGContext API.
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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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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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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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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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QTtoCG
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a CGImageRef with the proper ColorSync profile from a QuickTime image on disk.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Quartz EB
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
WWDC 2001 Early Bird Quartz 2D tutorial of vector drawing and PDF import/export.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Technical Q&As |
2002-12-04
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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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Technical Q&As |
2002-12-02
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Image Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa image views.
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Guides |
2002-11-12
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Quartz 2D Interpolation
(HTML)
()
QA1186: Explains how to control Quartz 2D's image interpolation.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-10-29
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CGContextClosePath
(HTML)
QA1046: Explains when you should call CGContextClosePath.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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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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Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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CGContextAddLineToPoint, CGContextAddCurveToPoint, et. al.
(HTML)
QA1049: Explains why the CGContextAddXYZ APIs don't draw anything immediately.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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Drawing a Path Multiple Times
(HTML)
QA1047: Explains that path drawing operations consume the path.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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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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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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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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