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Unwanted Audio with DV Capture
(HTML)
( )
QA1105: Explains why audio is captured from a DV source even though you may not want to.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-01-14
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Update: Borrowed AFP Sessions
(HTML)
()
TN1106: Shows how to borrow the session reference number of an AFP volume mounted by the Macintosh File System.
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Carbon, Networking |
Technical Notes |
2000-08-14
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UpdateXcodeSubprojects
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Updates all subprojects of an Xcode project to Xcode 2.1 format. Illustrates scripting techniques.
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Porting, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
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Updating Applications for QuickTime 6
(HTML)
TN2140: Discusses steps to update QuickTime applications covering QuickTime 6.0 to 6.5.2
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QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2007-05-15
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Updating OpenGL Contexts
(HTML)
()
QA1209: When and why to update an OpenGL context in response to system and user actions.
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Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-06-19
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Updating the TXT record of a Bonjour service
(HTML)
QA1302: Explains how to update a Bonjour TXT record while running on either Jaguar or Panther.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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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, Porting, User Experience |
Guides |
2004-06-28
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URL Access and the Missing Progress Dialog
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QA1140: Explains a known bug in URL Access related to progress dialogs.
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Carbon, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-23
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URL Access Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for transferring data to and from a URL from within an application. Replaced by CFNetwork.
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Carbon, Internet & Web, Networking |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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URL Access vs. CFNetwork
(HTML)
QA1291: Explains when to choose URL Access or CFNetwork when downloading files from within your application.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
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URL CacheInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates resource caching behavior using the Cocoa URL loading system.
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Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking, Performance |
Sample Code |
2008-06-05
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URL Loading System
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to manipulate URLs and transfer URL contents.
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Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Guides |
2008-05-06
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URLTextView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An HIView subclass which uses LaunchServices to open the URL attached to the view.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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USB Device Interface Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides background information and sample code for developing applications to communicate with or control USB devices and interfaces.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-09-04
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USBPrivateDataSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates notifications when a USB device is hotplugged and associating arbitrary data with each device.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2006-10-16
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Use empty string for Bonjour domains
(HTML)
QA1331: Explains what to specify for the domain parameter when using Bonjour API's.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-06
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Use NSSound instead of NSMovie for audio only playback on Mac OS X 10.3 and greater
(HTML)
QA1335: Why using NSSound may be a better choice than using NSMovie for audio only playback.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-04
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Use the Computer Name when registering your Bonjour service
(HTML)
QA1228: Explains why you should use the Computer Name when advertising a Bonjour service.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-05
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Use the Doorbell
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - FW01: Explains the function of the FireWire Serial Bus Protocol 2 (SBP2) doorbell.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-05-17
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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, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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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, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-07-10
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User's Guide to gperf 3.0.1
(HTML)
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Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-03
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User-Mode USB Device Arbitration
(HTML)
Information about using USB device arbitration, available in Mac OS X version 10.1 and later.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2002-02-06
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Using "words" in Open Firmware
(HTML)
HW73: Explains how to search for specific entries within all the global and local Open Firmware words.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
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Using a QuickTime time base callback to detect when a movie has stopped
(HTML)
()
QA1282: Using a QuickTime time base callback (NewCallBack) to detect when a movie has stopped.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-12
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Using AppleScript Scripts in Cocoa Applications
(HTML)
TN2084: Explains how to work with AppleScript scripts in your Cocoa application.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, User Experience |
Technical Notes |
2006-09-19
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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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Using Automator to Expand the Market for Your Software
(HTML)
Learn how building Automator actions and workflows can create new sales opportunities.
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Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2005-07-19
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Using Clip Region and Buffer Rectangles with OpenGL Carbon
(HTML)
()
QA1222: Shows the basics of using buffer rectangles and clip regions with AGL.
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Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-12-19
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Using cmPathBased profile locations on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1203: Shows how to correctly specify cmPath-based profile locations on Mac OS X
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-11-06
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Using cmpWantsRegisterMessage not recommended on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1192: Describes why using the cmpWantsRegisterMessage flag is not recommended on Mac OS X.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-11
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Using collection classes safely with multithreaded applications
(HTML)
()
TN2059: Describes some problems with and workarounds for using mutable collection classes in multithreaded applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Notes |
2002-09-10
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Using ConvertMovieToFile or ConvertMovieToDataRef to convert movies without displaying the settings dialog
(HTML)
QA1418: Describes how to perform movie export using ConvertMovieToFile or ConvertMovieToDataRef without displaying the dialog
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-22
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Using Doxygen to Create Xcode Documentation Sets
(HTML)
Learn how to integrate your documentation into Xcode.
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Darwin, Tools |
Articles |
2008-06-09
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Using Embedded EPS Profiles
(HTML)
()
CS09: Gives source on embedding ColorSync profiles in EPS as well as PICT and TIFF formats.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-09
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Using FXScript
(PDF)
Explains how to use the FXScript feature in Final Cut Pro.
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Apple Applications |
Guides |
2003-06-14
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Using GCOV from Xcode
(HTML)
QA1514: Illustrates configuring your Xcode project to work with the GCOV code coverage tool.
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Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-23
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Using GLUT and OpenGL on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1613: States the required steps to add GLUT and OpenGL to an Xcode project.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-13
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Using Ink Services in Your Application
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Ink Services works and how to customize handwriting recognition.
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Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2003-07-24
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Using Interface Builder's NSOpenGLView or Custom View objects for an OpenGL application
(HTML)
QA1167: Describes usage cases for both NSOpenGLViews and Custom Views for Cocoa OpenGL applications
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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-28
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Using language-tagged QuickTime UserData text APIs with CFStrings
(HTML)
QA1410: Describes how to use language-tagged QuickTime UserData text APIs with CFStrings and TextEncodings.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-11
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Using Launch Services for discovering document binding and launching applications
(HTML)
()
TN2017: Interface to starting applications, opening documents either with a specific application, or using the default application.
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Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2001-04-17
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Using Mac Toolbox routines Under Windows 98/95/NT
(HTML)
()
QTW87: Some Macintosh Toolbox functions are available with QuickTime 3 for Windows.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-09-21
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Using Mac-style Resources
(HTML)
()
QTW86: Using Mac-style resources in a Windows 98/95/NT or DLL using QuickTime 3 for Windows FSpOpenResFile function.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1998-09-21
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Using MovieExportSetSampleDescription to specify the format of exported data
(HTML)
QTMTB59: Describes using the ConvertMovieToFile routine to export a WAV audio-only movie to an AIFF file using a specific compressor.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
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Using Navigation Services to filter QuickTime files
(HTML)
()
QA1152: Using the CanQuickTimeOpenFile function in a Navigation Services filter to display files that QuickTime can open.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-07-15
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Using NSSound with CoreAudio on Mac OS 10.3.x
(HTML)
QA1394: Workaround the NULL input buffers in a Core Audio IOProc callback when using NSSound by using AudioDeviceAddIOProc
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Audio, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-29
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Using Open Source Tools to Filter Email on Mac OS X Server
(HTML)
Learn how to identify, filter, and remove viruses from the Postfix mail server.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source, Security |
Articles |
2004-09-27
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Using Oracle JDeveloper on Mac OS
(HTML)
This article introduces you to JDeveloper 10g and includes a tutorial for building a simple application.
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Internet & Web, Tools |
Articles |
2004-12-06
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Using Pascal strings in Project Builder
(HTML)
QA1053: Shows how to force gcc (compiler used by Project Builder) to understand Pascal strings.
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Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-28
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Using PostScript Printer Description Files
(HTML)
(PDF)
Information for printer vendors. Includes installing files, PPD/PDE binding, and grouping features.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Using PPD constraints with Paper Sizes
(HTML)
QA1603: Describes the requirements for using PPD Constraints to constrain options against paper size.
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Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
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Using PyObjC for Developing Cocoa Applications with Python
(HTML)
Learn how to build a sample Cocoa app using the Cocoa-Python bridge PyOjbC.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2005-08-15
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Using Python with Quartz 2D on Mac OS X
(HTML)
New article on using the Python bindings in Mac OS X to access the Quartz 2D graphics API.
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Graphics & Imaging, Open Source, Scripting & Automation |
Articles |
2007-07-10
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Using qd and QDGlobals
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QD40: Why a sample program compiled with SC may give the link error: undefined entry qd. Provides a solution.
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Tools, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-09
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Using QTPixelBufferContextCreate with NewMovieFromProperties
(HTML)
QA1443: Discusses using a QuickTime pixel buffer visual context and NewMovieFromProperties to output frames to pixel buffers.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2008-08-08
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Using QTSetAtomData
(HTML)
()
QA1231: Explains what QTSetAtomData does with the data passed into it.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2003-01-14
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Using QuickTime to access MP3 ID3 Tags
(HTML)
()
QA1135: Demonstrates how to extract User Data from QuickTime Movies.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-04-11
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Using Ruby on Rails for Web Development on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn why Mac OS X is the preferred platform for Ruby on Rails.
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Internet & Web, Open Source, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Articles |
2007-06-06
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Using Secure Event Input Fairly
(HTML)
TN2150: Describes the proper use of EnableSecureEventInput.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Technical Notes |
2007-06-08
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Using SetMovieGWorld to draw to the window back buffer
(HTML)
QA1043: Explains how to draw into the back buffer with SetMovieGWorld.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-26
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Using static versions of existing dynamic libraries
(HTML)
QA1393: Illustrates how to select a static version of a library when a dynamic version of the library exists.
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Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-24
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Using Sun Java Studio Creator 2 on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn to use the tool that provides visual access to databases and web services.
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Internet & Web, Java, Tools |
Articles |
2004-11-15
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Using Temporary Memory with OpenPicture
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD20: Provides several techniques of causing OpenPicture to allocate temporary memory for a picture handle.
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Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, User Experience |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-01
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Using the .Mac SDK
(HTML)
Learn how the .Mac SDK can enhance your application with powerful web-integration features.
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Cocoa, Internet & Web |
Articles |
2005-01-25
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Using the 3DMixer Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2112: Discusses how to use Core Audio's 3DMixer version 2.0
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Audio, Carbon, Games, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2004-06-14
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Using the Audio Extraction API in QuickTime 7
(HTML)
Learn how your application can extract audio from multiple sound tracks in a QuickTime movie.
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Audio, QuickTime |
Articles |
2005-12-19
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Using the Drag Manager to Interact with and Manipulate File System Entities
(HTML)
()
TN1085: Details the data flavors provided by the Drag Manager for interacting with and manipulating file system entities.
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Carbon |
Technical Notes |
1996-12-01
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Using the ExtAudioFileSeek and ExtAudioFileTell Functions
(HTML)
QA1609: Describes how to use sample rate correctly when working with audio file positions.
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Audio |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-29
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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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Using the Japanese Analysis Engine and Access Method
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes dictionary access and the environments used by the Japanese Analysis Engine.
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Carbon, Internationalization |
Guides |
2003-05-01
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Using the kQTPropertyClass_DRM properties with QuickTime
(HTML)
QA1476: Explains how to use the kQTPropertyClass_DRM properties with QuickTime media.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-04-11
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Using the latest Mac OS X headers in my CFM project with CodeWarrior
(HTML)
QA1379: Describes how to use the latest Mac OS X headers in CodeWarrior by modifying the CFM project access paths.
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Tools |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-08
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Using the QTKit Framework
(HTML)
Learn how the QuickTime Kit works and how to use it in your application.
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Cocoa, QuickTime |
Articles |
2006-06-19
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Using the QuickTime 64-bit Timecode Media Handler
(HTML)
TN2198: Discusses 64-bit Timecode Media support added with Mac OS X 10.5 and QuickTime 7.3
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QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2007-09-18
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Using the QuickTime DVCompressor properties
(HTML)
QA1438: Describes the function of the DVCompressor class component properties.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-04
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Using the QuickTime for Java libraries on OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1058: Where to locate the QTJava.zip file for inclusion in your java/javac classpath.
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Java, QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2002-04-08
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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, Internet & Web, User Experience |
Articles |
2004-03-09
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Using the Web Services Core Framework and CFNetwork to Access Remote SOAP Services
(HTML)
Learn how to access remote SOAP-based web services that require HTTP Basic or Digest authentication.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Articles |
2007-03-07
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Using the Wide Routines in <FixMath.h>
(HTML)
TB14: Details the Wide routines listed in the FixMath.h header (WideDivide, WideCompare, WideBitShift, WideShift, etc.).
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1995-06-01
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Using UTIs to Identify Image Files
(HTML)
QA1518: Explains how to use Uniform Type Identifiers to identify what files can be opened at images.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-05-11
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Using Windows GDI for all drawing
(HTML)
QTW98: Using the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) for all drawing under QuickTime for Windows.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
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Using Xserve for a Small Business LAN
(HTML)
Learn how to host your business LAN on Xserve.
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Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2003-09-30
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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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Value Transformer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create and use value transformers, which are used with the Controller Layer.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-04-06
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Variable arguments in Objective-C methods
(HTML)
QA1405: How to implement methods which take a variable number of arguments.
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Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-13
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VBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple example of how to create an OpenGLView in AppKit.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
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vDSP Complex Vector Conversion Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions that convert complex vectors between interleaved and split forms.
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Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2007-06-15
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vDSP Correlation, Convolution, and Filtering Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for performing correlation, convolution, and filtering operations on real or complex signals.
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Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vDSP Examples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
vDSP sample code
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2007-05-10
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vDSP Matrix Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for matrix arithmetic operations.
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Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vDSP One-Dimensional Fast Fourier Transforms Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for performing one-dimensional fast Fourier transforms on an input signal.
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Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vDSP Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the vDSP programming interface defined in the Accelerate framework for digital signal processing.
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Performance |
Reference |
2008-10-15
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vDSP Single-Vector Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
This document describes the C API for performing common routines on a single vector in vDSP.
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Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-07
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vDSP Two-Dimensional Fast Fourier Transforms Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Improved function discussions and corrections.
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Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2008-11-19
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vDSP Vector Scalar Arithmetic Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes vDSP functions that perform arithmetic operations combining a scalar with each element of a vector.
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Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2007-06-15
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vDSP Vector-To-Scalar Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions that receive a vector as input and compute scalars as output.
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Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vDSP Vector-to-Vector Arithmetic Operations Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes functions that receive a vector as input and return a vector as output.
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Carbon, Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vecLib Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for vector mathematical functions in the vecLib subframework of the Accelerate framework.
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Performance |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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vecLib Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the vecLib framework.
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Performance |
Release Notes |
2005-06-04
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