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Reference: Graphics & Imaging
Cocoa provides classes for custom drawing based on Quartz graphics, and utility functions for common graphics tasks such as copying and drawing bitmap data. To go beyond what Cocoa provides, developers can use the graphics and imaging frameworks in Mac OS X. Cocoa applications have access to a wide variety of graphics technologies including Quartz 2D, Quartz Services, OpenGL, QuickTime, and the Mac OS X printing system.

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Application Kit Framework Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Cocoa Objective-C API for the Application Kit framework.
2007-10-31
CAAction Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the protocol used by objects to respond to actions initiated by a layer.
2007-07-24
CAAnimation Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the abstract class that manages the timing and pacing of an animation.
2007-10-31
CAAnimationGroup Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that groups multiple animations into a single animation.
2008-03-11
CABasicAnimation Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides basic interpolation of a layer property.
2007-07-24
CAConstraint Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that defines a single geometric constraint between two layers.
2007-07-24
CAConstraintLayoutManager Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides constraint-based relative layout to a layer's sublayers.
2007-12-11
CAKeyframeAnimation Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides keyframe interpolation of a layer property.
2007-07-24
CALayer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that defines the basic drawing, timespace, and animation management for Core Animation.
2008-03-10
CALayoutManager Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by Core Animation to visually layout sublayers.
2007-07-24
CAMediaTiming Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the protocol that defines the timespace of an object.
2007-07-24
CAMediaTimingFunction Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates the pacing of an animation as a timing curve.
2007-07-24
CAOpenGLLayer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides a context for rendering OpenGL in a layer.
2008-03-11
CAPropertyAnimation Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the abstract class for interpolating the value of a layer property during animation.
2007-07-24
CARenderer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that allows Core Animation rendering to a CGContext.
2008-04-30
CAScrollLayer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that displays a portion of a layer that's too large to be displayed in its entirety.
2007-07-24
CATextLayer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that simplifies rendering text in a layer.
2007-12-11
CATiledLayer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that simplifies rendering large image layers.
2007-07-24
CATransaction Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides nested transaction support for Core Animation.
2007-07-24
CATransition Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides transition animations to layers.
2007-10-31
CIColor Additions Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the API for supporting Cocoa colors in Core Image.
2006-05-23
CIColor Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to manage color values and color spaces for Core Image filters.
2006-12-05
CIContext Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides an evaluation context for rendering a Core Image image through Quartz 2D or OpenGL.
2007-03-16
CIFilter Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that processes image data and produces a Core Image image as output.
2007-12-11
CIFilter Core Animation Additions (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Layer Kit.
2007-07-24
CIFilter Image Kit Additions (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Image Kit.
2006-12-06
CIFilterGenerator Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that supports chaining together image processing filters.
2006-12-05
CIFilterShape Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that defines the bounding shape of a filter and the domain of definition of a filter operation.
2006-12-07
CIImage Additions Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the API for supporting Cocoa images in Core Image.
2007-06-08
CIImage Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that represents an immutable Core Image image.
2007-10-31
CIImageAccumulator Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that enables feedback-based image processing.
2007-01-05
CIImageProvider Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to supply bitmap data for creating or initializing a Core Image image.
2006-12-05
CIKernel Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that operates on individual pixels using a kernel routine.
2006-12-05
CIPlugIn Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that is responsible for loading image units.
2006-12-05
CIPlugInRegistration Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the protocol used to load Core Image image units.
2006-12-07
CISampler Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that retrieves samples of images that are then processed by a Core Image kernel.
2006-12-07
CIVector Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to pass parameter values to Core Image filters.
2006-12-07
Core Animation Function Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes C functions that provide supporting functionality for the classes and protocols in Core Animation.
2007-07-24
Core Animation Reference Collection (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for Core Animation.
2007-10-31
Core Image Kernel Language Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the symbols for writing image-processing kernels.
2008-06-09
Core Image Reference Collection (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for using and creating filters for image processing.
2006-12-05
IKFilterBrowserPanel Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides the panel contained in a filter browser.
2007-10-31
IKFilterBrowserView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that supports browsing Core Image filters.
2006-12-06
IKFilterCustomUIProvider Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Descibes the protocol that defines a method for providing a view for a filter.
2006-12-07
IKFilterUIView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides a user interface for Core Image filters.
2006-12-06
IKImageBrowserDataSource Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to access the data source associated with an image browser view.
2007-07-17
IKImageBrowserDelegate Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the informal protocol for the delegate of an image browser view.
2006-12-07
IKImageBrowserItem Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by an image browser view to access the data source for an item.
2007-01-12
IKImageBrowserView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that can display and browse a large amount of images and movies in an efficient manner.
2006-12-13
IKImageEditPanel Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides a panel optimized for image editing.
2006-12-06
IKImageEditPanelDataSource Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the mthods than an image edit panel object uses to access the contents of its data source object.
2006-12-06
IKImageView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to display images efficiently at the same time it supports image editing.
2008-04-08
IKPictureTaker Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Descibes the class that provides a panel for choosing images.
2007-10-31
IKSaveOptions Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that initializes, adds, and manages user interface options for saving image data.
2006-12-06
IKSlideshow Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates a data source and options for a slideshow.
2007-10-31
IKSlideshowDataSource Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the methods that a slideshow object uses to access the contents of its data source object.
2006-12-06
Image Kit Reference Collection (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for providing a user interface for images, image editing, and image processing.
2006-12-06
NSAffineTransform Additions Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Application Kit additions to the class for creating, concatenating, and applying affine transformations.
2007-02-28
NSAffineTransform Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the current coordinate space.
2007-01-15
NSAnimation Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing the timing and progress of animations in the user interface.
2007-10-31
NSBezierPath Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for drawing path-based shapes.
2007-03-02
NSBitmapImageRep Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for rendering images from representations of bitmap data.
2007-02-28
NSBox Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that implements a view that can display its border and a title.
2007-05-30
NSCachedImageRep Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for accessing image cache information.
2007-01-15
NSCIImageRep Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for using Core Image with Cocoa images.
2007-01-15
NSClipView Class Objective-C Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that contains and scrolls the document view of a scroll view.
2006-05-23
NSColor Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to represent a color defined in a color space.
2006-05-23
NSColorList Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to store an ordered list of NSColor objects, identified by keys.
2007-02-28
NSColorPanel Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to provide a standard user interface for selecting color in an application.
2007-02-28
NSColorPicker Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the abstract superclass used to add color pickers (custom user interfaces for color selection) to NSColorPanel.
2007-02-28
NSColorPickingCustom Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the protocol that color pickers implement to provide a customized user interface for color panels.
2007-04-01
NSColorPickingDefault Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the protocol that color pickers implement to provide a basic user interface for color panels.
2007-04-27
NSColorSpace Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to support the creation of objects representing custom color spaces.
2007-02-28
NSColorWell Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used for selecting and displaying a single color value.
2007-02-28
NSCustomImageRep Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for supporting custom image formats.
2007-01-19
NSEPSImageRep Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for handling EPS image data.
2007-01-22
NSGraphicsContext Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class whose objects represent graphics contexts, which are destinations for drawing operations.
2007-03-01
NSImage Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing and drawing images.
2007-10-31
NSImageRep Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the base class for managing image data.
2007-10-31
NSOpenGLContext Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing the OpenGL drawing environment.
2008-06-09
NSOpenGLPixelBuffer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing OpenGL bitmaps.
2007-01-31
NSOpenGLPixelFormat Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing OpenGL rendering attributes.
2007-01-26
NSPanel Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that implements a lightweight, easy-access window.
2007-03-26
NSPDFImageRep Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing PDF image data.
2007-01-26
NSPICTImageRep Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing PICT image data.
2007-01-26
NSQuickDrawView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for using QuickDraw in Cocoa views.
2007-01-30
NSScreen Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for retrieving screen-based information.
2007-01-30
NSScrollView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that allows the user to scroll a document view that's too large to display in its entirety.
2006-05-23
NSShadow Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for adding shadow effects to rendered shapes.
2007-01-30
NSValue Core Animation Additions (HTML) (PDF)
Describes extensions to Foundation's NSValue class that support the Core Animation LKTransform structure.
2007-07-24
NSView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that defines the basic drawing, event-handling, and printing architecture of an application.
2008-03-11
NSViewAnimation Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for animating views and windows.
2006-05-23
NSWindow Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to manipulate windows and distribute window events to the appropriate view.
2007-10-31
PDF Kit Reference Collection (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for viewing, navigating, and editing PDF content.
2007-12-11
PDFAction Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for representing an action in a PDF document.
2007-12-11
PDFActionGoTo Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action in a PDF document.
2007-12-11
PDFActionNamed Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for working with actions that have defined names, such as "Go back."
2007-12-11
PDFActionRemoteGoTo Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action that targets another PDF document.
2007-12-11
PDFActionResetForm Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for getting and clearing fields in a PDF form.
2007-12-11
PDFActionURL Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing the URL associated with a URL action.
2007-12-11