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Drawing attributed strings that are both filled and stroked
(HTML)
QA1531: Describes how the value of NSStrokeWidthAttributeName indicates fill, stroke, or both, in attributed strings.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
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Supported KPIs
(HTML)
QA1575: Describes how to check whether a kernel function is part of a supported KPI.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
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UTXplorer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the <utmpx.h> API to display current login sessions and login history.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2008-03-19
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AbstractTree
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using NSTreeController with NSOutlineView, Bindings, and Core Data.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-03-17
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CryptNoMore
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to authenticate a user using Open Directory (Directory Services).
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Darwin, Networking, Security |
Sample Code |
2008-03-17
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NumberInput_IMKit_Sample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates an input method that uses the Mac OS X 10.5 InputMethodKit framework.
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Cocoa, Internationalization |
Sample Code |
2008-03-17
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QTKit Capture - Extracting SMPTE Timecode information from a QTSampleBuffer
(HTML)
QA1600: Describes how to use the QTSampleBufferSMPTETimeAttribute with a sample buffer.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-17
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Sample Description Endianness
(HTML)
QA1598: Describes the endianness of the QuickTime Sample Description Structure and their extensions.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-17
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Quartz Core Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interfaces for Core Image and Core Video.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-03-12
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Security Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for protecting information.
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Carbon, Security |
Reference |
2008-03-12
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Accessibility Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the accessibility features built into Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Java, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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AppleScript Language Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the AppleScript scripting language. Includes many brief sample scripts.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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CAAnimationGroup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a grouping of multiple animations into a single animation.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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Cocoa Scripting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create scriptable Cocoa applications that use the scripting definition (sdef) format.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Core Animation Cookbook
(HTML)
(PDF)
Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Cursor Management
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to set the cursor and handle cursor-update events in Cocoa applications.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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File System Events Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how applications can detect changes in the file system.
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Core Foundation, Darwin, Storage |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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High Level Toolbox Release Notes (10.5.2)
(HTML)
Describes HIToolbox enhancements for Mac OS X v10.5.2.
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Carbon |
Release Notes |
2008-03-11
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How to work around HIMovieViewCreate failing
(HTML)
QA1417: Describes how to work around HIMovieViewCreate failing to initialize the view in QuickTime 7
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Carbon, QuickTime, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
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Managing QTCompressionOptions - An overview of the QTCompressionOptionsWindow sample
(HTML)
TN2219: Introductory overview of the QTCompressionOptionsWindow sample demonstrating one way to manage QTCompressionOptions objects.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2008-03-11
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Movie Import Components - MovieImportDataRef Invoked For File Import Operations
(HTML)
QA1596: Discusses how QuickTime 7.4+ invokes Movie Import Components when specifically importing from files.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
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Network Device Driver Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Background and task information about developing network drivers for Mac OS X.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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NSFontDescriptor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a dictionary that fully specifies a font.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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NSPersistentStoreCoordinator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to mediate between persistent stores and managed object contexts in a Core Data application.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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NSProgressIndicator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a control that shows that a lengthy task is under way.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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NSSearchFieldCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a search field cell.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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NSURLCache Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of cached responses and data.
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Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
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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Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
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Scripting Bridge Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Scripting Bridge technology, which bridges OSA-compliant applications to Objective-C, and explains how to use it in Cocoa programs.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Strings Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create, manipulate, and search strings in Core Foundation, and how strings interact with encodings and character sets.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Internationalization, Open Source, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Suppressing the "unexpectedly quit" alert
(HTML)
QA1288: Describes how to suppress the "unexpectedly quit" alert.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
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WebObjects 5.4.1 Reference
(HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4.1 classes in Javadoc format.
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Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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CarbonCocoaTempConverter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to integrate Carbon and Cocoa user interfaces in the same Cocoa application.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2008-03-10
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Missing Results in Xcode Project Find Window
(HTML)
QA1580: A workaround for when a search that previously returned results generates no files found in Xcode
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Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-06
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QTKit Capture - Setting DecompressedVideoOutput CVPixelBuffer Attributes
(HTML)
QA1582: Describes how to configure a DecompressedVideoOutput objects CVPixelBuffer attributes.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-06
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Interface Builder 3.0 Release Notes
(HTML)
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Tools |
Release Notes |
2008-03-05
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PhotoSearch
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates advanced controls and cells. Custom drawing, hit testing, tracking, editing, expansion tooltips, tracking areas.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2008-03-05
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15-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in February 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-03-04
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17-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in February 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-03-04
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MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in February 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-03-04
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Audio Units: Embedding a Carbon View in a Cocoa Window
(HTML)
TN2213: Carbon-Cocoa Integration for Audio Units
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Audio |
Technical Notes |
2008-02-29
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SBSendEmail
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the Scripting Bridge to tell Mail.app to send an email message with an optional attachment.
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Cocoa, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2008-02-28
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Common mistakes with delegation in Cocoa
(HTML)
QA1554: The two most common errors that lead to a delegate method not being received.
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Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-27
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Disabling text completion in an NSTextField
(HTML)
QA1553: Shows how to implement a delegate method provided by NSControl to disable automatic text completion.
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Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-27
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NSDate - Natural language date parsing in early Leopard releases
(HTML)
QA1581: Acknowledges a regression in +dateWithNaturalLanguageString: behavior of NSDate which is fixed as of 10.5.2.
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Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-27
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FSMegaInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Prints information about various file system objects; helpful when debugging VFS plug-ins.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2008-02-25
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QTCompressionOptionsWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how easy it is to manage QTCompressionOptions instances with a user interface.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-02-22
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Xserve G5 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Xserve G5 computer introduced in January 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-02-21
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Customizing Process Stack Size
(HTML)
QA1419: Describes methods for setting the stack size of a process and/or thread.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-20
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PowerMac G4
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the PowerMac G4 introduced in January 2003.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-02-20
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Atomic Store Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use the Core Data atomic store API to create persistent stores that use a custom format.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Core Data Model Versioning and Data Migration Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the managed object model versioning and data migration features of Core Data.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Font Handling
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the Cocoa font management system and how users select fonts.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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GLUT
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
The OpenGL Utility Toolkit (GLUT) for Mac OS X version 3.4.0 (supporting the GLUT 3.7 API)
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-02-08
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JavaScript Scripting Guide for QuickTime
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the objects, methods, and interfaces exposed to JavaScript by the QuickTime browser plug-in and ActiveX control.
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Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Model Object Implementation Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes issues relating to the design and implementation of model objects
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Multiprocessing Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating preemptively scheduled tasks in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSAnimationContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes nested transaction support for animating views.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSConnection Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an object that manages communication between objects in different threads.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSEntityDescription Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to specify entities in a Core Data managed object model.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSFetchRequest Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to describe search criteria used to retrieve data from a persistent store in Core Data.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSLocale Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a locale.
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Cocoa, Internationalization, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSLock Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutex-based lock.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSMenu Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an application menu.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSMenuItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a menu item.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSNumber Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a number.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSPersistentDocument Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a document that integrates with the Core Data framework.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSRuleEditor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a graphical rule editor.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSRunLoop Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the object that manages events on a thread.
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Cocoa, Performance |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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NSTimeZone Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a time zone.
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Cocoa, Internationalization |
Reference |
2008-02-08
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Number and Value Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa object wrappers for primitive C data types.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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OpenGL Driver Monitor User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to view the properties supported by the OpenGL drivers available on the system.
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Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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OpenGL Profiler User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to assess the efficiency of an OpenGL application.
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Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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OutputBins2PDE
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Printer PDE demonstrating new features in 10.5
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Printing |
Sample Code |
2008-02-08
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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, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Re-enabling dragging from NSTableView to other applications
(HTML)
( )
QA1220: Explains how to re-enable drag-and-drop from NSTableViews to other applications
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2008-02-08
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Search Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa search fields.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Text Editing Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to control the behavior of the Cocoa text system as it performs text editing.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Threading Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use threads in Cocoa applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Xserve Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 4-core and 8-core Xserve introduced in January 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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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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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2008-02-06
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Authorization for Everyone
(HTML)
TN2095: Describes applications of Authorization Services beyond simple privilege requesting.
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Carbon, Security |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-30
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MyRecorder
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of the QTKit Capture APIs
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-01-29
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QTControlCommandLine
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using the QuickTime COM Control object from the command line to export a movie to a different file format
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-01-29
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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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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2008-01-24
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GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor Internals
(HTML)
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Tools |
Guides |
2008-01-23
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GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor.
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Carbon, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2008-01-23
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GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.2.1 Compiler User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.2.1 compiler.
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Carbon, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2008-01-23
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GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 4.2 Internals
(HTML)
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Tools |
Guides |
2008-01-23
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New HID Manager APIs for Mac OS X version 10.5
(HTML)
TN2187: Mac OS X version 10.5 introduces new APIs for the HID Manager.
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Carbon, Games, Hardware & Drivers, Porting, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-23
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Connecting the Font Menu in Interface Builder 3
(HTML)
QA1571: How to connect and configure the Font/Format menus in Interface Builder 3.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-21
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Enabling the application menu's "Preferences" menu item on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1552: Describes the two things you need to implement to enable the "Preferences" menu item on Mac OS X.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-21
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QTAudioContextInsert
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of Audio Context Insert APIs to perform custom processing on QuickTime's audio stream.
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Audio, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2008-01-21
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IconCollection
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSCollectionView along with NSWorkspace and named images to determine its content.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2008-01-18
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MacBook Air Developer Note
(HTML)
New document specifies internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook Air computer introduced in January 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-01-18
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Embedding Bonjour in Windows Applications
(HTML)
TN2210: Details the proper steps necessary for a Windows Developer to include Bonjour for Windows in their application.
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Networking, Porting, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-17
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Mac Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computers introduced in January 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-01-09
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QuickTime Audio - Rendering QuickTime Movie audio to a specific Audio Device
(HTML)
QA1578: Describes how to render Movie audio to a specific audio device.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-08
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AGL Changes for Mac OS X Leopard (v. 10.5)
(HTML)
QA1523: This Q&A describes the new and deprecated APIs for Apple OpenGL (AGL)
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Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-04
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