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Audio Queue - Looping Compressed Audio
(HTML)
QA1636: Discusses the format information required to seamlessly loop compressed audio using Audio Queue.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2009-02-20
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Audio Queue Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to play and record audio using Audio Queue Services.
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Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Audio Queue Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a high-level programming interface for recording and playing back audio data.
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Audio, Carbon |
Reference |
2008-07-08
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Audio Toolbox Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Core Audio API to access audio files and convert between linear PCM and compressed audio formats.
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Audio |
Reference |
2006-11-07
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Audio Unit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Audio frameworks and the Core Audio SDK to create audio units.
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Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Audio Unit Resizing
(HTML)
QA1343: Discusses the host's responsibilities when resizing Audio Units.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-23
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Audio Unit Validation Using the auval Tool
(HTML)
TN2204: Test the conformance of audio units to Audio Unit Services.
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Audio |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-08
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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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AudioBurn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create an object conforming to the DRTrackProduction protocol to create a RedBook audio CD.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-03-17
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audioburntest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the DRTrackCallbackProc and track properties to create a RedBook audio CD from AIFF files.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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AudioCDSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to discover audio CDs and access the TOC information presented by the CD-DA filesystem.
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Audio, Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2005-10-04
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AudioChannelLayout - What's the Audio Channel Order when the Layout has a Channel Bitmap?
(HTML)
QA1638: Explains the audio channel order when a channel layout is tagged as kAudioChannelLayoutTag_UseChannelBitmap.
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Audio, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2009-04-12
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audiocodec
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Sound Manager compressor and decompressor example supporting the uLaw format.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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audiocodec.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An example codec, a compressor and decompressor supporting the uLaw format.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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audioconverter.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
SoundConverter routines to convert AIFF and AIFC files into AIFF/AIFC or QuickTime. Parse AIFF/AIFC files.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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AudioConverter: How do I know when I am done?
(HTML)
QA1532: Describes how to correctly signal AudioConverter when a conversion is completed.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2007-08-23
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AudioDevice sample rates
(HTML)
QA1196: Getting, setting and converting sample rates with Audio Devices.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2003-12-09
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AudioDeviceNotify
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to enumerate audio devices attached to the system and how to handle device notifications
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Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2006-04-21
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AudioQueueTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates AudioQueue, an audio playback API introduced in Mac OS X 10.5
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Audio, Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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AudioQueueTools
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates usage of the AudioQueue API
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Audio |
Sample Code |
2007-06-08
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AUGraphs and AudioUnit connections
(HTML)
QA1174: Discusses AudioUnit connection issues when using more than one AudioUnit or an AUGraph.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2003-12-09
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AuthForAll
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Authorization Services to create a self-restricted application.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2005-10-26
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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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Authorization Plug-in Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for implementing an authorization plug-in.
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Carbon, Security |
Reference |
2007-05-15
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Authorization Services C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for adding fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
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Carbon, Security |
Reference |
2005-11-08
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Authorization Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Security |
Guides |
2009-01-06
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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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Automatically starting and stopping application instances without using Monitor
(HTML)
QA1064: Describes how to use WebObjects' monitor utility to stop and start application instances.
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Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-25
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Automating Development Tasks with Automator and Xcode
(HTML)
Learn to streamline daily tasks in your development projects using Automator.
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Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2006-08-07
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Automator AppleScript Actions Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guides you through the procedure for creating a simple Automator action implemented in AppleScript.
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Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2007-07-18
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Automator Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants defined in the Automator framework not described in individual classes.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-05-10
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Automator Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for creating and working with actions used by the Automator application.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Reference |
2006-10-26
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Automator Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the concepts and tasks for developing actions, which are bundles loaded by the Automator application.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Automator Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Automtor framework.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Release Notes |
2007-07-25
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Automator Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for changes in Mac OS X version 10.5.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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AutomatorHandsOn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates several methods for building Automator Actions
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Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2007-06-12
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AutoSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to run and display Automator workflows in your application.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Sample Code |
2007-05-23
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AutoUpdater
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This sample demonstrates Cocoa networking using the NSURL loading classes, NSURLConnection and NSURLDownload.
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Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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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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Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Internet & Web, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2007-03-05
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Available FireWire Isochronous Bandwidth
(HTML)
QA1356: Discusses attempting to "pre-flight" an isochronous bandwidth allocation request by reading the currently available bandwidth.
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Audio, Hardware & Drivers, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-07
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Avoiding Kernel Event Conflicts
(HTML)
QA1063: Documents the namespace for the vendor_code field of the kern_event_msg structure.
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Carbon, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2001-09-14
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Avoiding Pauses When Looping Audio files with QuickTime
(HTML)
QA1371: Demonstrates how to avoid pauses when looping audio files with QuickTime
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Audio, Carbon, Games, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-08
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Avoiding the -42 error with DiscRecording
(HTML)
QA1292: Explains how to workaround the -42 error when using the DiscRecording API.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2004-05-25
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Background-only apps with NSStatusItems become active in 10.1 on NSStatusItem clicks
(HTML)
QA1081: Preventing background-only apps from activating when their NSStatusItem(s) are clicked in Mac OS X 10.1.
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Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-30
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BackgroundExporter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates techniques which can be used to export QuickTime movies in a separate export process.
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Carbon, Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-07-22
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Backup Core Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for managing the backup exclusion status of files and folders.
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User Experience |
Reference |
2006-07-31
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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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Base-Derived async image codecs must implement ImageCodecQueueStarting and ImageCodecQueueStopping
(HTML)
( )
QA1157: Describes why base-derived codecs that set canAsync must implement ImageCodecQueueStarting and ImageCodecQueueStopping.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-07-09
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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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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
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BasicDataBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a basic, functional data browser.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-05-08
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BasicInputMethod
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An input method implemented as a text service component for Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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BasicPlugIn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the CFPlugin to locate, load, execute plugin. Derived from the SillyBalls sample.
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Carbon, Porting |
Sample Code |
2003-07-28
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Batch Exporting movie sound tracks with ConvertMovieToFile()
(HTML)
QTMTB62: Explains how to configure ConvertMovieToFile to use the same configuration information for more than one call.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
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Be careful when using AuthorizationCreate
(HTML)
()
QA1172: Explains why you should avoid determining allowable rights when creating an AuthorizationRef.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-20
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BeginMediaEdits -2050 badDataRefIndex error after calling NewMovie
(HTML)
QTMTB58: Describes reasons why BeginMediaEdits would return the -2050 badDataRefIndex error code during a media-editing session.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
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The Benefits of HIToolbox: the Evolving Widget Set
(HTML)
Learn how to get started working with HIView control types.
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Carbon |
Articles |
2004-06-14
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BetterAuthorizationSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the recommended way to access privileged functionality from a non-privileged application on Mac OS X.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2007-11-27
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Big Top User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to monitor the use of resources on Macintosh computers, locally and over a network.
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Tools |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Binary Data Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create and use Cocoa data objects, object-oriented wrappers for byte buffers.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Binary Data Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create and use Core Foundation data objects, object-oriented wrappers for byte buffers.
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Carbon, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2006-01-10
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Binding your Preferences in Cocoa
(HTML)
Learn to use bindings by creating a simple app.
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Cocoa |
Articles |
2004-04-26
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BindingsJoystick
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates a bindings-enabled subclass of NSView.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Birthdays
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dashboard widget with a plug-in that queries AddressBook.framework for contacts with upcoming birthdays.
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Apple Applications, Tools |
Sample Code |
2008-09-10
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BlitNoVBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw directly to the screen without syncing to the VBL of the monitor.
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Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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BlitVBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to have Mac OS X try its best to sync to the VBL for you.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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BlockAnimation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A bit of java code which INCORRECTLY handles animation
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Java, Tools |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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BlockedEventQueue
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Counter-example: shows hang when Java ActionListener blocks AWTEventQueue
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Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-13
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Bluetooth Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of Bluetooth technology and describes its implementation in Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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Bluetooth Device Access Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop applications that access Bluetooth-enabled devices.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Bluetooth Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the C and Objective-C APIs that support user-space access to Bluetooth devices.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2008-10-15
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Bluetooth Radio Power Class for Apple Systems
(HTML)
()
QA1278: Notes Preferred Bluetooth Transmitter Characteristics for products designed for Apple Systems.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-06
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Bluetooth User Interface Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the C and Objective-C APIs that provide a consistent user interface to Bluetooth services.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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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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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2007-11-06
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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, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime, Tools, User Experience |
Articles |
2007-12-11
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BOM characters in 'utxt' clipboard flavor
(HTML)
()
QA1221: Explains the use of the BOM character in 'utxt' scrap data
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Cocoa, Internationalization |
Technical Q&As |
2003-01-20
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Bonjour and wake from sleep
(HTML)
QA1290: Explains why applications that use Bonjour should stay registered and continue browsing on sleep.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-18
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Bonjour enforces the service type format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1198: Explains why registering a Bonjour service might fail on Panther.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-23
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Bonjour enforces the TXT record format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1306: Explains how mDNSResponder enforces the proper TXT record format in Panther.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Bonjour Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Apple's zero-configuration networking architecture in Cocoa applications.
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Games, Networking |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Bonjour Printer Subtype for HTTP
(HTML)
QA1555: Describes how printer vendors can register their bonjour service such that Safari can see them.
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Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Enterprise IT, Networking, Open Source, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
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Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1312: Provides a list of common Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X.
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Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Bonjour TXT record rate limiting in Panther
(HTML)
QA1293: Explains how mDNSResponder implements TXT record rate limiting in Panther.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-23
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Boot Blocks
(HTML)
Deprecated - DV03: Warns that Boot Block form and function will change and describes undocumented Boot Blocks features.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Notes |
1987-03-01
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Booting after invoking the Open Firmware user interface
(HTML)
()
HW48: Tells how to boot a system after entering the Open Firmware user interface.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
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BootstrapDump
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Print Mach bootstrap namespace information.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2008-06-18
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Bouncy
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demostrates using Shark For Java to profile Java Applications
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Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-17
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Bound Button
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates using Cocoa bindings to bind a button's target and action parameters.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-06-08
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BowelsOfTheMemoryManager (aka YourHeapIsProbablyCorrupt)
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - ME05: What the symbol BowelsoftheMemoryManager means and the most probable cause of this symbol in MacsBug.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-02-01
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Boxes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa boxes.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2003-02-15
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BrideOfMungGrab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of overlay windows and CG to draw text on captured video.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2005-08-12
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Browser Plugins in Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2020: Describes the format of web browser plugins for Mac OS X.
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Apple Applications, Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2001-05-31
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Browsers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa browsers.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-08-31
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BSDLLCTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Program sample demonstrates how to send and receive raw LLC Ethernet packets.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Performance, Security |
Sample Code |
2003-06-12
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Bug Reporting Best Practices
(HTML)
Provides information regarding the best means in which to file a bug report.
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Tools |
Articles |
2007-05-25
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Building a JNI Universal Application with Xcode
(HTML)
Learn to add Mac OS X features into your Java application using JNI and Xcode.
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Internet & Web, Java, Tools |
Articles |
2006-03-20
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Building an Open Source Universal Binary
(HTML)
Learn to build a universal binary through this sample build that uses OpenSSL.
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Darwin, Open Source |
Articles |
2006-04-24
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Building Customized User Client Drivers for USB Devices
(HTML)
Learn how to write the setup code for card readers, bill validators, and other devices.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Articles |
2006-06-26
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Building Darwin
(HTML)
Explains how to work with the Darwin build system using the build tools provided.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2001-10-08
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Building Objective-C static libraries with categories
(HTML)
QA1490: Describes how to properly build Objective-C static libraries that contain categories on existing classes.
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Cocoa, Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
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Building Universal Binaries from "configure"-based Open Source Projects
(HTML)
TN2137: Describes some methods for building some existing "configure"-based Open Source packages as universal binaries.
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Darwin, Enterprise IT, Open Source |
Technical Notes |
2006-10-05
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