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NSNib Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for unarchiving and instantiating a nib file.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-22
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NSNibConnector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a generic connection between nib objects.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-22
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Working Around Incorrect -needsToDrawRect: Behavior in Custom View Classes
(HTML)
TN2107: Describes how to work around a bug in NSView's -needsToDrawRect: method.
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Cocoa |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-22
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Core Foundation URL Access Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Core Foundation URL access functions.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-01-19
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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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-19
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NSDistantObject Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the proxy for an object in another application or thread.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-19
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Core Data Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants defined by the Core Data framework not described in individual classes.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-18
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NSUndoManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a general-purpose recorder of undo and redo operations.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-18
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Kernel Authorization
(HTML)
TN2127: Describes the kernel authorization (kauth) subsystem and its associated KPI.
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Darwin, Security |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-16
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Base Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes basic Core Foundation functions.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-01-15
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CFUUID Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a unique identifier.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-01-15
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NSAffineTransform Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an affine transformation from one coordinate space to another.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-15
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NSConditionLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an integer-based condition for use in thread locking.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-15
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CarbonCocoa_PictureCursor
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSCursor from a Carbon based application.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Porting, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-01-12
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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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-12
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NSPredicateEditorRowTemplate Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a row in a graphical predicate editor.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-01-12
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Xserve Developer Note
(HTML)
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-01-12
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Mac OS X Debugging Magic
(HTML)
TN2124: Collection of Mac OS X debugging hints and tips.
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Tools |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-10
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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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Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience |
Articles |
2007-01-09
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Core Audio Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview of Core Audio and its programming interfaces.
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Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, Games |
Guides |
2007-01-08
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Open Directory Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement centralized storage and retrieval of information in Carbon.
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Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Guides |
2007-01-08
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QuickTime Component Creation Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tells you how to build new media handler and preview components to extend the capabilities of QuickTime.
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QuickTime |
Guides |
2007-01-08
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QuickTime Movie Creation Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes some of the different ways your application can create a new QuickTime movie.
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Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Guides |
2007-01-08
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CIImageAccumulator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that enables feedback-based image processing.
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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2007-01-05
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AuthorizationCreateFromExternalForm 100022 Error Explained
(HTML)
QA1498: Explains the undocumented 100022 return value from AuthorizationCreateFromExternalForm.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
2007-01-04
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NSCollectionViewItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a controller that mediates between a prototype view and a model object.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-12-28
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CGColor Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of color and opacity (alpha value).
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGDataConsumer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque data type for writing image or PDF data.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGFunction Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a facility for defining and using callback functions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGGLContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a graphics context for OpenGL commands. Not recommended
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGLayer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for creating and drawing to a Quartz layer.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPath Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a vector-based path consisting of line and curve segments.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPattern Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a fill pattern.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFDocument Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a document containing PDF data.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPSConverter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an opaque type for converting PostScript data to PDF data.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGShading Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a gradient fill pattern.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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Developing for VFS
(HTML)
( )
QA1242: Describes Apple's position on developing external file systems (VFS plug-ins) for Mac OS X.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2006-12-22
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Data Formatting Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation formatters to create and validate text in text fields and other cells.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Open Source |
Guides |
2006-12-21
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Volumes Not Showing Up On The Desktop
(HTML)
QA1491: Describes how to make a volume from a third party VFS plug-in show up on the desktop.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2006-12-20
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CoreTextTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to handle the CoreText objects to display text.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2006-12-19
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How can I determine the order of the languages set by the user in the Language tab of the International preference pane?
(HTML)
QA1391: Retrieving the order of the languages set by the International preference pane in Cocoa, Carbon, and Terminal.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Internationalization |
Technical Q&As |
2006-12-19
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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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Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-18
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Movie Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for the QuickTime Movie Manager.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-12-14
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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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-13
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Intel-Based Macs, Dashboard, Safari, and You
(HTML)
QA1451: Concerns and details regarding widget and web development for Intel-based Macintosh computers
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Apple Applications, Internet & Web |
Technical Q&As |
2006-12-13
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Core Graphics Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Quartz 2D drawing, Quartz Display Services, and Quartz Events Services.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-11
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CFAllocator Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object for managing memory allocation.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-12-08
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CFRunLoop Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that manages input sources for a task.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-12-08
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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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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CISampler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that retrieves samples of images that are then processed by a Core Image kernel.
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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CIVector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to pass parameter values to Core Image filters.
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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Leopard Developer Application Technologies Overview
(HTML)
Learn how Leopard will help you create powerful and innovative features for your users.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Articles |
2006-12-07
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SCSIOldAndNew
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a backward-compatible technique for communicating with SCSI parallel devices on Mac OS X.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-06
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Alias Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and managing persistent references to file system objects.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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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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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIKernel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that operates on individual pixels using a kernel routine.
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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIPlugIn Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that is responsible for loading image units.
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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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Text Attachment Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Expalins how to add graphics and other attachments to text.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2006-12-05
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CFCharacterSet Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable character string.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-12-01
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CFNumber Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a number.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2006-12-01
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Standard Audio - Parsing the kQTSCAudioPropertyID_CodecSpecificSettingsArray property
(HTML)
QA1437: Discusses how to parse the kQTSCAudioPropertyID_CodecSpecificSettingsArray property returned from StdAudio. Also see Q&A 1390.
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Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-30
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Using AudioDeviceRead in Mac OS 10.4
(HTML)
TN2113: How to use AudioBufferLists with AudioDeviceRead in Tiger and beyond.
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Audio, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-29
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SetMouseAcclSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Find HID System Manager and get/set cursor acceleration
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Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Hardware & Drivers, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2006-11-28
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Configuring the Recent Searches menu for NSSearchField
(HTML)
QA1496: Discusses the common problem when adding menu items to the Recent Searches menu.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-27
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tcplognke
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a TCP socket filter based on supported Kernel Programming Interfaces for Tiger
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Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Sample Code |
2006-11-27
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Using the ImageIO Framework with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
(HTML)
Learn to access image data using ImageIO.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2006-11-27
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What depth should I put in an Image Description?
(HTML)
()
QA1183: Describes how to select the correct value for the depth field of an image description.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-27
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Integrating With The Connect to Server Dialog
(HTML)
QA1387: Describes problems integrating a third-party network file system with Finder's Connect to Server dialog.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
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Security Framework Error Codes
(HTML)
QA1499: Explains how to interpret errors returned by the Security Framework with an overview of Security error handling.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
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Standard Audio - The CodecSpecificSettingsArray and MagicCookie properties
(HTML)
QA1390: Discusses Core Audio AudioConverter configuration with StdAudio, specifically the CodecSpecificSettingsArray property.
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Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
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Compression Sequence APIs - codecErr returned when compressing with H.264
(HTML)
QA1470: Describes why ICM Compression Sequence APIs cannot be used to encode to H.264
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Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-15
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Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Leopard Developer Tools Overview
(HTML)
Learn how Leopard developer tools make it easier than ever to create exciting applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Tools |
Articles |
2006-11-15
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NSProgressIndicator animation and redraw
(HTML)
QA1473: Discusses why NSProgressIndicator does not redraw during progress loops.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-15
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Playing a sound file using the Default Output Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2097: Playing an Audio File using the Default Output Audio Unit
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Audio, Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-15
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Standard Audio - Setting output ASBD returns badFormatErr
(HTML)
QA1489: Discusses why badFormatErr may be returned from Standard Audio
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Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-15
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Why am I getting a bdNamErr when trying to use a file I just located?
(HTML)
QA1392: Describes the problem caused by different forbidden characters in POSIX and HFS and a solution around the problem.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-14
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Debugging NSTableView's "Action Invocation" binding
(HTML)
QA1472: Discusses the issues and factors that affect NSTableView's "Action Invocation" binding.
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Cocoa, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-13
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Why is my application crashing in QuickDraw when I'm not using it?
(HTML)
QA1256: provides an explanation and workaround for a rare but serious problem affecting all applications.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-13
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Media Types and Media Handlers Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime media handlers.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-11-10
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QuickTime Movie Track and Media Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for managing QuickTime movie tracks and their media.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-11-10
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QuickTime Virtual Reality Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime Virtual Reality.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-11-10
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Thermal considerations for Mac Pro FB-DIMMs
(HTML)
TN2156: Design considerations and specifications for the AMB and Heat spreader for the Mac Pro
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Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-10
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AMWorkflowView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
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Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-11-09
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EmptyFS
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A very simple VFS plug-in that mounts a volume that is completely empty.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2006-11-09
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LittleArrowsShowcase
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to increment and decrement the LittleArrows value when the user clicks on the up and down buttons.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-11-09
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