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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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Cocoa |
Articles |
2007-12-11
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Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Introducing Dashcode
(HTML)
Learn how Dashcode makes widget development easier than ever.
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Tools |
Articles |
2007-01-09
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Installing Your Application on Mac OS X: Guidelines for Developers
(HTML)
Get tips for making the installation process easier for you and your customers.
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Files & Software Installation |
Articles |
2005-06-13
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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing Dashboard Widgets
(HTML)
Learn how to create powerful mini-applications quickly and easily.
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Apple Applications |
Articles |
2004-12-07
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Universal Access: Computers That Everyone Can Use
(HTML)
Learn how to make your applications usable by everyone, including those with disabilities.
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Accessibility, Carbon, Cocoa, Speech Technologies |
Articles |
2004-08-02
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Using the Web Kit for Application Registration
(HTML)
Learn how to use the Web Kit to handle your application's online registration.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Files & Software Installation |
Articles |
2004-03-09
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Dashcode User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Dashcode to create Dashboard widgets.
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Tools |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Dock Tile Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to provide an icon and contextual menu in Carbon applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Dashboard Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains Dashboard and WebKit technologies used in widgets.
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Apple Applications |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Dialogs and Special Panels
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create alert panels. Includes links to documents about other types of panels.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Toolbar Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa toolbars.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Window Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa windows and panels.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Interface Builder User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tasks explaining how to use the Interface Builder application to design user interfaces.
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Tools |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Apple Publications Style Guide
(PDF)
Describes style and usage of Apple terms, including user interface terms that should be used in applications.
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General, Tools |
Guides |
2008-10-16
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Button Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa buttons.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Control and Cell Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the relationship between Cocoa control and cell objects.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Identity Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how identities work and how to use them in applications.
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Apple Applications |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Mac OS X Technology Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces Mac OS X and its technologies.
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Accessibility |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the WebKit to embed web content in both Cocoa and Carbon applications.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Xcode Quick Tour for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides a hands-on introduction to Xcode, Apple's comprehensive suite of software development tools for Mac OS X.
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Tools |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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File System Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and guidelines describing the structure and usage of the Mac OS X file system.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2008-07-11
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Apple Human Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the Mac OS X user experience and explains how to design an application for Aqua.
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Accessibility, Carbon, Cocoa, General, Java, Porting |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Accessibility Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the accessibility features built into Mac OS X.
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Accessibility, Speech Technologies |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Quick Look Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the purporse and architecture of Quick Look generators and explains how to create them.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Search Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa search fields.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Token Field Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to set up and programatically manage a token field.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Apple Help Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to author, package, and display user help content in Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Help Technologies |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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HIView Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes view-based controls and how to implement them in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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User Defaults Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa defaults system to create and save user preferences.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Data Browser Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to present data in lists similar to the list and column views in the Finder.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2007-08-07
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Pasteboard Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to transfer data using pasteboard operations in Cocoa.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-07-13
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Navigation Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to provide a user interface for navigating to, opening, and saving files.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2007-07-10
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User Interface Validation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the standard mechanism to validate user interface items in Cocoa.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-07-10
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Application Menu and Pop-up List Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa menus and lists work and how to manipulate items within them.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-06-26
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Dictionary Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create a dictionary and access it programmatically.
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Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-05-30
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Mail Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to customize Mail features.
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Apple Applications |
Guides |
2007-05-22
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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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Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-05-04
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Accessibility Programming Guidelines for Carbon
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access-enable Carbon applications.
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Accessibility, Carbon |
Guides |
2007-02-08
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Accessibility Programming Guidelines for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications make their user interface available to external assistive applications.
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Accessibility, Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-02-08
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Matrix Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa matrices.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-11-07
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Preference Panes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create dynamically loaded plug-ins that provide a graphical interface to user preferences.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-10-03
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Slider Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa sliders.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-10-03
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Sheet Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa sheets.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-09-05
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Speech Synthesis Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes speech synthesis in Mac OS X and explains how your application can produce customized spoken output.
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Speech Technologies |
Guides |
2006-09-05
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Software Delivery Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to distribute and install Mac OS X software using PackageMaker and Installer.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2006-07-24
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Drag and Drop Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement drag and drop in Cocoa.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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Online Help
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add help to a Cocoa application.
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Cocoa, Help Technologies |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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Outline View Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa outline views.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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Text System User Interface Layer Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement the main, high-level interface to the Cocoa text system.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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AppleScript Studio Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create script-driven applications with complex user interfaces based on Cocoa UI classes. Includes tutorials.
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Tools |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Table View Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa table views.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Segmented Controls Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa segmented controls.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-02-07
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Search Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Search Kit architecture and workflow, and how to add search capabilities to Carbon and Cocoa applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2005-12-06
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HIArchive Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to store data objects using HIArchive. Also includes information to make custom HIObjects archivable.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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Handling Carbon Windows and Controls
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guidebook for implementing windows and controls in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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HIToolbar Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create toolbars in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Browsers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa browsers.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2004-08-31
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Font Panel
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa Font panel.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2004-08-31
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Upgrading to the Mac OS X HIToolbox
(HTML)
(PDF)
A porting guide for Carbon developers seeking to adopt Mac OS X HIToolbox features such as nib-based windows and HIViews.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2004-06-28
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Creating Carbon Menus
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to create menus in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2004-02-23
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Unarchiving Interface Objects With Interface Builder Services
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to reconstitute user interface elements in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2004-02-17
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Spell Checking
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the spell-checking facilities in the Cocoa text system.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2004-02-09
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Text Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text fields.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2004-02-09
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Text Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text views.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2004-02-09
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Navigation Services for Carbon: An Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces changes to the Navigation Services API for CarbonLib and Carbon in Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2003-12-10
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Setting Up Your Carbon Application to Use the Services Menu
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to make a Carbon application share functionality with other applications.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2003-12-10
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Tab Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa tab views.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2003-11-06
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Speech
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains Cocoa's interfaces to the speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies.
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Accessibility, Cocoa |
Guides |
2003-08-08
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Boxes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa boxes.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2003-02-15
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Drawers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa drawers.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2003-02-04
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Obtaining and Using Icons With Icon Services
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to obtain and display icons for a Carbon application or extension.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2003-02-01
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Combo Box Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa combo boxes.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2002-11-12
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Forms
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa forms.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2002-11-12
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Image Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa image views.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2002-11-12
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Progress Indicators
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa progress indicators.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2002-11-12
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Status Bars
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa status bars.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2002-11-12
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Steppers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa steppers.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2002-11-12
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System Services
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can extend their capabilities seamlessly to other applications.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2002-11-12
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Undo Architecture
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to record information in Cocoa so a user can reverse an operation's effect.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2002-11-12
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Desktop Icons
(HTML)
Explains how to provide custom icons for a Carbon application and its documents.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2002-08-19
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Providing Help Tags in Carbon
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add contextually sensitive help content to an application's user interface.
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Carbon, Help Technologies |
Guides |
2002-07-01
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Programming with the Appearance Manager
(HTML)
Explains how to make an application's user interface look like the Mac OS user interface.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2001-11-20
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IMKServerInput Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to receive text events.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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NSSegmentedCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an action cell that provides appearance and behavior for an NSSegmentedControl object.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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NSSegmentedControl Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a horizontal button divided into multiple segments
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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Search Kit Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for supporting user searches of textual content.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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NSButtonCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a cell that responds to mouse clicks.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSScroller Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control for scrolling a document view within a scroll view.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSSplitView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a container for subviews with a user-controlled portion of each visible.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSUserDefaults Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for managing preference information.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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Speech Synthesis Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for converting text into synthesized speech.
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Accessibility, Carbon, Speech Technologies |
Reference |
2009-04-08
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NSWindow Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a window.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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Dashboard Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for implementing Dashboard widgets.
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Apple Applications |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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NSCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for cell objects.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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NSHelpManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an application-level help system.
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Cocoa, Help Technologies |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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NSMenuView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated class replaced by the NSMenu class.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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NSOpenPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the panel that a user employs to locate and open a file.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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NSOutlineView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a row-and-column format view for displaying hierarchical data.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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NSSavePanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the panel that a user employs to set a file-system location and save a file.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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NSCursor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the appearance of the user interface cursor.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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