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What is the Timebase submenu available in the contextual menu of some patches in Quartz Composer?
(HTML)
QA1427: Describes the timebase system used by patches in Quartz Composer.
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Apple Applications, Graphics & Imaging, Tools |
2005-06-15
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Weak Linking To Spotlight
(HTML)
QA1422: Describes a problem with weak linking to Spotlight (the Metadata framework), and its solution.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
2005-06-03
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How can I optimize a Quartz Composer composition depending on the hardware it runs on?
(HTML)
QA1433: Explains how to design compositions that adapt to the hardware limitations.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
2005-06-01
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Why does my Quartz Composer composition render with a corrupted background in the QCView?
(HTML)
QA1434: Describes the circumstances in which the QCView background may render corrupted.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-06-01
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Sending SCSI or ATA commands to storage devices
(HTML)
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QA1179: Explains that Mac OS X does not implement SCSI or ATA pass-through for many mass storage devices.
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Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
2005-05-10
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Loading Scripting Additions in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1070: Explains how to load scripting additions so you can call them using Apple events.
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Scripting & Automation |
2005-05-06
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Why is libstdc++.a missing in my Xcode project on Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger)?
(HTML)
QA1428: Explains the role of libstdc++ and why you do not need it in a Xcode project.
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Tools |
2005-04-29
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Why is my Control/HIView not accepting drops on Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger)?
(HTML)
QA1426: Explains how to handle correctly the kEventControlDragEnter event so drops will work in a Control or HIView.
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Carbon |
2005-04-29
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iSight - Configuring gain settings for IIDC cameras
(HTML)
QA1421: Discusses how to configure features of IIDC cameras, specifically gain for the iSight
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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, QuickTime |
2005-04-06
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Crash in ABAddPropertiesAndTypes
(HTML)
QA1404: How to correctly add custom Address Book properties using ABAddPropertiesAndTypes
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Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
2005-04-04
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Help Book Caching During Software Development
(HTML)
QA1409: Development situations that can potentially confuse Help Viewer
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Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience |
2005-03-30
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Defining and Using the kTransformFocused IconTransformType
(HTML)
QA1414: Documents a new IconTransformType, available in Panther and later, which draws a focus ring around an icon.
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Carbon |
2005-03-29
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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 |
2005-03-22
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Finding an NSView's current magnification.
(HTML)
QA1346: How to discover the current magnification (zoom level) of any NSView.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
2005-03-08
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Movie Export Component - How to ensure Final Cut Pro recognizes your exporter
(HTML)
QA1415: Explains how to make sure Final Cut Pro will recognizes a custom QuickTime movie export component.
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Apple Applications, Carbon, QuickTime |
2005-03-08
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Determine the version of an Audio Unit
(HTML)
QA1408: Determine the version of an Audio Unit
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Audio |
2005-03-07
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Movie Export - Always fill in the MovieExportGetDataParams dataSize field
(HTML)
QA1304: Outlines the importance of correctly filling in the MovieExportGetDataParams dataSize field when exporting from procedures.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
2005-02-25
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Storing file references in CFPreferences
(HTML)
QA1350: Storing file references in CFPreferences
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Carbon |
2005-02-23
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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 |
2005-02-11
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CFBundleIdentifier and user application access
(HTML)
QA1373: Describes the role of CFBundleIdentifier in limiting a user's application access.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Enterprise IT, Java, Tools |
2005-02-08
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Public UTIs supported by Mac OS X v10.3
(HTML)
QA1406: Lists the public UTIs (Uniform Type Identifiers) used by the Pasteboard in Mac OS X v10.3.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
2005-02-08
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Context Sharing Tips
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QA1248: How to correctly share OpenGL contexts and what the limits on this sharing are.
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Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
2005-02-07
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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 |
2005-01-13
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Resolves may return an IPv6 address in Panther
(HTML)
QA1298: Explains why you get an IP address of 0.0.0.0 when resolving a Bonjour service.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Networking |
2005-01-10
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Mach Absolute Time Units
(HTML)
QA1398: Describes how to convert Mach absolute time units to real time, and vice versa.
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Darwin |
2005-01-06
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Sequence Grabber - Determining the capture resolution of an IIDC device
(HTML)
QA1403: Discusses how to determine the resolution of a captured image from an IIDC device
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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, QuickTime |
2005-01-06
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NSOpenGLView redraw problems after a window is closed and re-opened.
(HTML)
QA1353: Workaround for NSOpenGLView failure to draw after its window is closed and re-opened.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
2004-12-03
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Hang launching signed Applets from JavaScript
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QA1395: Making a LiveConnect call to a signed Applet before that Applet has finished loading can cause a hang.
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Internet & Web, Java |
2004-12-02
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Why aren't my tracking rects working?
(HTML)
QA1355: Describes a common mistake in setting up cursor-tracking rectangles.
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Cocoa |
2004-12-02
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Obtaining the name of an external MIDI Device from a MIDI Endpoint
(HTML)
QA1374: Get the names of external MIDI Devices from MIDI Endpoints.
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Audio, Hardware & Drivers |
2004-12-01
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SetSoundMediaBalance balance parameter clarification
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QTMTB49: Describes correct parameter values for the SetSoundMediaBalance routine.
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QuickTime |
2004-12-01
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My custom item dismisses my Navigation Services dialog
(HTML)
QA1381: Gives a workaround for dismissive clicks on items in the custom area of Navigation Services dialogs.
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Carbon, User Experience |
2004-11-22
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Symbol to Library in GDB
(HTML)
QA1388: Shows how to find the library containing a symbol in GDB.
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Tools |
2004-11-15
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Sending an Email
(HTML)
QA1084: Shows how to create an email in the user's prefered email application.
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Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
2004-11-05
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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 |
2004-10-28
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Detecting the Debugger
(HTML)
QA1361: Shows how to determine whether you're being run under the debugger.
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Tools |
2004-10-27
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Private HITheme APIs in Mac OS X 10.2 should not be called
(HTML)
QA1377: Explains why weak-linked API common runtime check is not good enough for the HITheme APIs.
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Carbon |
2004-10-27
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Sorting Like the Finder
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QA1159: Shows how to sort strings like the Finder's list view.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
2004-10-27
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Enabling X11 Forwarding
(HTML)
QA1383: Describes how to enable ssh clients to receive X11 communication from a Mac OS X system.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Security |
2004-10-25
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Preventing sleep
(HTML)
QA1160: Explains how your application can prevent the system from sleeping.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin |
2004-10-22
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Enabling the Navigation Services default behavior in its dialogs
(HTML)
QA1384: Explains how to enable the default behavior of the Navigation Services dialogs.
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Carbon |
2004-10-15
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Fixing the Layout Binding of the Tab control User Panes
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QA1161: Describes the Tab control hierarchy and layouts of its panes and provides a fix to a common problem.
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Carbon |
2004-10-14
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Managing custom drawing code in a compositing world
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QA1162: Explains why any custom drawing code must be handled by the kEventControlDraw handler of a custom HIView
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Carbon |
2004-10-14
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Sharing Browser Cookies With Java Applets
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QA1265: Creating a persistent browser session (cookie) inside Java 1.3 Applets
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Internet & Web, Java |
2004-10-13
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glFlush() vs. glFinish()
(HTML)
QA1158: Explanation of the differences between glFlush() and glFinish()
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Graphics & Imaging |
2004-10-11
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How do I determine how much VRAM is available on my video card?
(HTML)
QA1168: Using Core Graphics and IOKit to find the physical size of VRAM on installed hardware.
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Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
2004-10-11
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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 |
2004-10-08
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Clickable Static Text Item
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QA1380: Explains how to make a static text item respond to clicks
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Carbon, User Experience |
2004-10-05
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SetFontInfoForSelection incorrect prototype
(HTML)
QA1375: Describes the incorrect prototyping of the SetFontInfoForSelection API and gives a workaround.
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Carbon, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2004-10-04
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GetDIBFromPict fails with QuickTime "Minimum" installation
(HTML)
QA1294: Demonstrates how to check for any available QuickTime components required by individual QuickTime functions.
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QuickTime |
2004-09-28
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Adding a movie reference to a movie
(HTML)
QA1376: Demonstrates how to add a reference for a movie to another movie
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Carbon, QuickTime |
2004-09-16
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Adjusting the movie brightness
(HTML)
QA1382: Demonstrates how to adjust the brightness of a movie for playback.
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QuickTime |
2004-09-16
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Movies - Saving movie playback hints
(HTML)
QA1366: Explains how to save and load media play hints from Movie files.
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Carbon, Cocoa, QuickTime |
2004-09-14
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Does Safari support 128-bit encryption?
(HTML)
QA1320: Discusses support for 128-bit encryption in Apple's Safari web browser.
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Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Security |
2004-09-10
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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 |
2004-09-08
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Setting the ColorSync profile for a NSBitmapImageRep object
(HTML)
QA1369: Setting the ColorSync profile for a NSBitmapImageRep object
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
2004-09-08
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Unsolicited About Boxes
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QA1363: How to properly override the default about and quit behaviors in Java 1.4 and later
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Java |
2004-08-31
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Installing smart card reader drivers
(HTML)
QA1359: Updates obsolete information contained in the pcscd(8) man page on Mac OS X Jaguar and Panther.
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Hardware & Drivers, Security |
2004-08-30
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Bonjour enforces the TXT record format in Panther
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QA1306: Explains how mDNSResponder enforces the proper TXT record format in Panther.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Networking |
2004-07-14
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Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X
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QA1312: Provides a list of common Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X.
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Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
2004-07-14
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Updating the TXT record of a Bonjour service
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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 |
2004-07-14
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Available FireWire Isochronous Bandwidth
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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 |
2004-07-07
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Dynamically registering a bundled component
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QA1083: Describes how to dynamically register a Component which resides in an Application bundle.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
2004-06-07
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Graphics Exporters - Creating 16-bit-per-channel image files
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QA1354: Discusses how to use QuickTime Graphics Exporters to create 16-bit-per-channel image files.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
2004-06-03
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Discovering all advertised Bonjour service types
(HTML)
QA1337: Explains how to discover all Bonjour service types being advertised on the local network.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
2004-06-01
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New PPD keywords available in Mac OS X version 10.3
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QA1352: Describes the new PPD keywords available for CUPS filters in Mac OS X 10.3.
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Hardware & Drivers, Printing |
2004-05-26
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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 |
2004-05-25
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Directories Appear as Volume Aliases
(HTML)
QA1351: Discusses how VFS plug-ins should handle device numbers to ensure compatibility with Carbon applications.
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Carbon, Darwin |
2004-05-25
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Signaling the end of data when using AudioConverterFillComplexBuffer
(HTML)
QA1317: How to signal the end of data when using AudioConverterFillComplexBuffer to convert audio data.
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Audio |
2004-04-26
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Sequence Grabber - How often should I call SGIdle?
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QA1349: This Q&A discusses how often SGIdle should be called when capturing using the Sequence Grabber.
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QuickTime |
2004-04-06
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Sequence Grabber - Using the SGDataProc for Sound
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QA1348: This Q&A discusses how you can use a Sound SGChannel with the Sequence Grabber DataProc
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QuickTime |
2004-04-06
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Audio Unit Resizing
(HTML)
QA1343: Discusses the host's responsibilities when resizing Audio Units.
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Audio |
2004-03-23
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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 |
2004-03-23
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QuickTime movies require a valid graphics port
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QA1345: The QuickTime Movie Toolbox requires a valid graphics port for all movies.
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QuickTime |
2004-03-19
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DDR SDRAM ICs for PowerBooks and iBooks that use Memory bus slewing
(HTML)
QA1344: Specifies DDR SDRAM IC optimization for PowerBooks and iBooks that use Memory bus slewing.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2004-03-18
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Use the Computer Name when registering your Bonjour service
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QA1228: Explains why you should use the Computer Name when advertising a Bonjour service.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
2004-03-05
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Developer Tools JBoss and Tomcat Do Not Start After Installing Java 1.4.2 Update
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QA1025: Describes how to re-enable JBoss and Tomcat after installing the Java 1.4.2 update.
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Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Java, Open Source |
2004-03-04
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Creating an OpenGL texture from an NSView
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QA1325: Addresses the issues involved with using an NSView as the source data for an OpenGL texture.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2004-02-13
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Clearing mDNSResponder's cached records
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QA1310: Clearing the Bonjour service cache (mDNSResponder's cached records) for testing purposes.
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Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
2004-02-11
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Duplicate Bonjour services while browsing
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QA1333: Explains how to work with multiple network interfaces when browsing for Bonjour services.
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Networking |
2004-02-06
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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 |
2004-02-06
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Use NSSound instead of NSMovie for audio only playback on Mac OS X 10.3 and greater
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QA1335: Why using NSSound may be a better choice than using NSMovie for audio only playback.
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Audio |
2004-02-04
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OpenGL Driver Monitor Decoder Ring
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QA1334: Describes what each of the parameters available in the OpenGL Driver Monitor measure.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2004-01-30
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Shearing a Coordinate Space with NSAffineTransform
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QA1332: Describes a simple way to shear coordinate spaces by adding a few methods to the NSAffineTransform class.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
2004-01-29
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DV Codec settings and performance
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QA1149: Discusses the difference between compression quality, decompression quality, and performance with the DV codec.
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QuickTime |
2004-01-20
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Server Processes and the Dock
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QA1328: Discusses using headless AWT from Java server applications that need to be hidden.
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Java, Mac OS X Server, Porting |
2004-01-19
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Issues with boot time KEXT loading
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QA1087: Explains how to solve problems with loading KEXTs at boot time.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
2004-01-15
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Music Player Sequence Destinations
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QA1330: Provides clarification on MIDI Endpoints and assigning MIDI data flow.
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Audio |
2004-01-15
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AudioDevice sample rates
(HTML)
QA1196: Getting, setting and converting sample rates with Audio Devices.
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Audio |
2003-12-09
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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 |
2003-12-09
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QuickTime Effects - How to set up parameter description values when using kParameterTypeDataImage
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QA1326: Setting up an effect parameter description when using kParameterTypeDataImage as the parameter data type.
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QuickTime |
2003-12-09
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X11 FAQ
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QA1232: Frequently Asked Questions about using Apple's X Window System (X11) implementation.
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Carbon, Darwin, Porting |
2003-11-17
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Why doesn't my Scrolling Text Box control work in a compositing window?
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QA1324: Explains why some older controls do not function properly in compositing windows and points to a replacement.
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Carbon |
2003-11-13
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Developing with ZeroLink: small applications and launching on other computers
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QA1322: Resolving issues caused by the ZeroLink feature in Xcode.
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Tools |
2003-10-31
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Downloading through a proxy server in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1296: Explains when downloading through a proxy server will work, and when it will fail.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Networking |
2003-10-29
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Environment Variables
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QA1255: Describes how a process gets its environment variables.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
2003-10-29
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How to solve '_objc_exception_set_functions' ZeroLink errors in Xcode
(HTML)
QA1321: Explains how to eliminate '_objc_exception_set_functions' ZeroLink errors in Xcode
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Tools |
2003-10-29
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URL Access vs. CFNetwork
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QA1291: Explains when to choose URL Access or CFNetwork when downloading files from within your application.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Networking |
2003-10-29
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Installing an I/O Kit KEXT Without Rebooting
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QA1319: Describes the state of the art of installing I/O Kit kernel extensions (KEXTs) without requiring a restart.
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Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
2003-10-28
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Why isn't my edit text box in my Navigation dialog's custom area working on 10.3?
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QA1315: Explains a bug in the Mac OS X 10.3 Navigation Services Custom Area involving the EditText and its work around.
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Carbon, User Experience |
2003-10-28
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