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2D Graphics Release Notes for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Describes the changes and issues related to Core Image and Quartz 2D in Mac OS X v10.5.
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Carbon, Games, Quartz |
Release Notes |
2008-04-08
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AGL Changes for Mac OS X Leopard (v. 10.5)
(HTML)
QA1523: This Q&A describes the new and deprecated APIs for Apple OpenGL (AGL)
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Carbon, Games, OpenGL |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-04
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AGL Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple graphics library for Carbon applications that use OpenGL.
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Carbon, OpenGL |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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AGL Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the AGL framework.
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OpenGL |
Reference |
2007-07-18
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aglClipBufferRect
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the use of clip regions and buffer rects in AGL.
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Carbon, OpenGL |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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AGLSurfaceTexture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Example of render to texture/texture from surface using aglSurfaceTexture.
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Carbon, OpenGL |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
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Animation Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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Animation Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use Cocoa animation objects to enhance user interface transitions.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Apple Game Sprockets Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the programming interface defined by Game Sprockets. Replaced by Quartz Display Services.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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Apple RGB and Generic RGB profiles explained
(HTML)
QA1430: Discusses use of the Apple RGB and Generic RGB profiles for untagged data on Mac OS X
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ColorSync |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-17
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Apple Type Services for Fonts Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access fonts using the ATS-based font management API. Includes implementing the Fonts window.
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Typography |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Apple Type Services for Fonts Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for ATS-based font access and management.
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Typography |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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Application Kit Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Cocoa Objective-C API for the Application Kit framework.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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Application Services Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for a number of services--such as Quartz 2D and ATSUI--that are essential to Carbon applications.
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General |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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Application Services Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Application Services framework.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2007-07-18
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ATSUI Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to lay out, process, and draw Unicode text.
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Carbon, Typography |
Guides |
2007-07-10
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ATSUI Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for rendering Unicode-encoded text with advanced typographic features.
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Carbon, Typography |
Reference |
2007-06-28
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Quartz |
Technical Q&As |
2007-03-05
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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 |
Sample Code |
2007-06-11
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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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Hardware & Drivers, Performance, Quartz |
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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Hardware & Drivers, Performance, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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, OpenGL |
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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General, OpenGL |
Articles |
2007-12-11
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Building WingNuts in Xcode with OpenGL: Freeverse Creates a Great Mac-only Game
(HTML)
Read how Freeverse created their award-winning Mac-only game, WingNuts 2, using Core Image, Interface Builder, Xcode, and OpenGL.
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Games, OpenGL |
Articles |
2007-05-15
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CAAction Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used by objects to respond to actions initiated by a layer.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the abstract class that manages the timing and pacing of an animation.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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CAAnimationGroup Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that groups multiple animations into a single animation.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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CABasicAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides basic interpolation of a layer property.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAConstraint Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that defines a single geometric constraint between two layers.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAConstraintLayoutManager Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides constraint-based relative layout to a layer's sublayers.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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CAKeyframeAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides keyframe interpolation of a layer property.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CALayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that defines the basic drawing, timespace, and animation management for Core Animation.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2008-03-10
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CALayoutManager Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by Core Animation to visually layout sublayers.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CalcCMask and SeedCFill in Carbon
(HTML)
( )
QD62: Explains how to use CalcCMask and SeedCFill in Carbon even though Carbon doesn't support OpenPort.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-08
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CAMediaTiming Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol that defines the timespace of an object.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CAMediaTimingFunction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates the pacing of an animation as a timing curve.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2008-07-11
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CAOpenGLLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a context for rendering OpenGL in a layer.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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CAPropertyAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the abstract class for interpolating the value of a layer property during animation.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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Carbon Full Screen Conundrums
(HTML)
QA1068: Describes the available Mac OS X DrawSprocket services.
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Games |
Technical Q&As |
2001-08-20
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Carbon GLSnapshot
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of OpenGL with Quicktime to capture OpenGL content.
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OpenGL |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
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Carbon Printing Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used by Carbon applications to provide a user interface for printing.
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Printing |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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Carbon Resolution Independence Release Notes
(HTML)
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Carbon |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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CarbonCocoaCoreImageTab
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Carbon-based application creates a Cocoa-based web window which used CoreImage filters to transition between tabbed WebViews
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2006-07-25
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CarbonQuartzComposer_TV
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to integrate Cocoa based QuartzComposer window into a Carbon based application
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Cocoa, Video |
Sample Code |
2006-10-02
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CarbonQuartzDrawingWPrinting
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates mixing QuickDraw and Quartz 2D drawing both on screen and during printing.
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Carbon, Printing, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CarbonSketch
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Core Graphics only example of a Sketch application implemented with HIToolbox. Shows 1x1-CGBitmapContext for hit-testing, printing.
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Carbon, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2005-03-23
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CARenderer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that allows Core Animation rendering to a CGContext.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2008-04-30
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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.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATextLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that simplifies rendering text in a layer.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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CATiledLayer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that simplifies rendering large image layers.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATransaction Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides nested transaction support for Core Animation.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CATransition Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides transition animations to layers.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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CGAffineTransform Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions for creating and applying affine transformations.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGBitmapContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Quartz functions that relate to bitmap contexts.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2007-06-28
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CGBitmapContextCreate Supported Color Spaces
(HTML)
QA1037: Lists the color space and alpha info combinations currently supported by CGBitmapContextCreate.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-18
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CGColor Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque data type for representing a color in a color space.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGColorSpace Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque data type for representing a color space.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-18
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CGContext Bounds
(HTML)
QA1048: Explains how to determine the bounds of a CGContext.
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Carbon, Printing, Quartz |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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CGContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that create and operate on destinations for drawing operations.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGContextAddLineToPoint, CGContextAddCurveToPoint, et. al.
(HTML)
QA1049: Explains why the CGContextAddXYZ APIs don't draw anything immediately.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Printing, Quartz |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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CGContextClosePath
(HTML)
QA1046: Explains when you should call CGContextClosePath.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Printing, Quartz |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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CGDataConsumer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque data type that gets data into a Quartz application.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGDataProvider Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque data type that writes data from a Quartz application.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGDrawPicture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to use the QDPictDrawToCGContext API.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CGFont Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque data type for creating and using Quartz fonts.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-17
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CGFunction Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type that represents an abstract function.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGGamma
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use CGDirectDisplay calls to manipulate display gamma tables.
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Games, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CGGeometry Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes structures and functions that represent points, rectangles, and sizes.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGGLContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for rendering Quartz images to an OpenGL context.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGGradient Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that create and operate on Quartz gradient objects.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2007-05-01
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CGImage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for representing image data.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGImageDestination Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for writing image data.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2007-05-04
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CGImageProperties Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes property constants for source and destination images.
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Carbon, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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CGImageRef contents are immutable
(HTML)
()
QA1276: Explains that CGImageRef contents are considered immutable once created.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Quartz |
Technical Q&As |
2003-07-17
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CGImageSource Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for reading image data.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2007-12-04
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CGL Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for the lowest-level accessible interface for the Apple implementation of the OpenGL graphics system.
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Carbon, OpenGL |
Reference |
2007-06-28
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CGLayer Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for creating and drawing to a Quartz layer.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPath Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for creating path objects.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPattern Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type for creating patterns for stroking or filling a graphics path.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFArray Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that operate on an array structure in a PDF document.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFContentStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque data type that accesses data which describes the appearance of a PDF page.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFContext Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that operate on drawing destinations for PDF content.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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CGPDFDictionary Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the CGPDFDictionary opaque type.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFDocument Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the CGPDFDocument opaque type.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFObject Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type that represents PDF objects in a PDF document.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFOperatorTable Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque data type that stores callback functions for PDF operators.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFPage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type that represents a page in a PDF document.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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CGPDFScanner Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque data type that parses a PDF content stream and invokes callbacks for PDF operators in the stream.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that operate on a PDF dictionary that describes a sequence of bytes.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPDFString Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that operate on strings in a PDF document.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGPSConverter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the opaque type that converts PostScript data to PDF data.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CGShading Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions that create and operate on Quartz shading objects.
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Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-22
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CIAnnotation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Image annotation application using Core Image Filters. Demonstrates creation and usage of Image Units.
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Cocoa, OpenGL, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2005-08-01
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CIColor Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for supporting Cocoa colors in Core Image.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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CIColor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to manage color values and color spaces for Core Image filters.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIColorTracking
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An Objective-C applicaton that implements a GPU-based technique to find the location of a uniquely colored object in a scene
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Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2008-04-24
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CIContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides an evaluation context for rendering a Core Image image through Quartz 2D or OpenGL.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-03-16
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CIFilter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that processes image data and produces a Core Image image as output.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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CIFilter Core Animation Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Layer Kit.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
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CIFilter Image Kit Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Image Kit.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-06
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CIFilterGenerator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that supports chaining together image processing filters.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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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.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CIImage Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for supporting Cocoa images in Core Image.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-06-08
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CIImage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents an immutable Core Image image.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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CIImageAccumulator Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that enables feedback-based image processing.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-01-05
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CIImageProvider Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to supply bitmap data for creating or initializing a Core Image image.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIKernel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that operates on individual pixels using a kernel routine.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIPlugIn Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that is responsible for loading image units.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIPlugInRegistration Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to load Core Image image units.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CISampler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that retrieves samples of images that are then processed by a Core Image kernel.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CITransitionSelectorSample2
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Showing all available Core Image transitions in a scrollable NSOpenGLView
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Cocoa, OpenGL, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2006-09-18
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CIVector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to pass parameter values to Core Image filters.
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Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CIVideoDemoGL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
CIVideoDemoGL demonstrates using Core Image with QuickTime and Core Video
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QuickTime, Video |
Sample Code |
2007-10-03
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Coalesced Updates
(HTML)
TN2133: How to achieve the maxium frame rate in your Mac OS X application
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Performance |
Technical Notes |
2006-01-20
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Cocoa CG aliasing demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased text and graphics using Quartz and Cocoa.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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Cocoa CG arc demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased arcs using Quartz and Cocoa.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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Cocoa Drawing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa to draw your application's user interface.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Cocoa OpenGL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using Cocoa with OpenGL, including window setup and event handling.
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OpenGL |
Sample Code |
2007-10-22
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Cocoa PDE with Carbon Printing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Application that uses a Cocoa PDE along with the Carbon Printing APIs.
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Printing |
Sample Code |
2007-07-27
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CocoaDVDPlayer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use DVD Playback Services to play DVD-Video media.
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Video |
Sample Code |
2005-11-04
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CocoaSlides
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An image browser written using AppKit's Core Animation-based compositing and animation functionality
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2007-11-02
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CollectPictColors
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Uses Picture Utilities package and KnowsPict application to demonstrate collecting colors used by Pict resources.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-10-10
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Color Management Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
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Carbon, Cocoa, ColorSync |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Color Picker Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API used in Classic Mac OS to solicit color choices from users.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2007-07-02
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Color Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how applications specify colors and how users choose colors in Cocoa.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-10-03
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ColorBars
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate, select, capture, manipulate, draw to, and release displays using the CGDirectDisplay API.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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ColorMatching
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Performs simple color matching of images using ColorSync or the QuickTime 6.4 Graphics Importers.
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Cocoa, ColorSync |
Sample Code |
2003-12-18
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ColorSync Color Matching on Intel-based Macs
(HTML)
QA1464: Describes special considerations for byte ordering when performing ColorSync color matching on Intel-based Macs
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ColorSync |
Technical Q&As |
2006-03-16
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ColorSync Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for ColorSync, the platform-independent color management system in Mac OS X.
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Carbon, ColorSync |
Reference |
2005-06-04
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ColorSync on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2035: Describes ColorSync, which is fundamentally integrated into Mac OS X.
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ColorSync, Printing, Quartz |
Technical Notes |
2005-08-10
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ColorSyncDevices
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the new ColorSync Device Support APIs introduced with Mac OS X.
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Carbon, ColorSync |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Compiling X11 / OpenGL applications on Mac OS X v.10.5 Leopard
(HTML)
QA1567: Trying to compile X11 / OpenGL application on Mac OS X v.10.5 result on "ld: cycle in dylib re-exports with /usr/X11R6/lib/libGL.dylib""
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OpenGL |
Technical Q&As |
2007-10-30
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Compression Sequence APIs - codecErr returned when compressing with H.264
(HTML)
QA1470: Describes why ICM Compression Sequence APIs cannot be used to encode to H.264
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-15
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Compression Sessions - Configuring codec quality settings
(HTML)
QA1444: Discusses how to set encoding quality for a Compression Sequence
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-17
|
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Context Sharing Tips
(HTML)
()
QA1248: How to correctly share OpenGL contexts and what the limits on this sharing are.
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Carbon, Games, OpenGL |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-07
|
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Converting RGB Colors to a Palette Index
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD21: Explains how to convert RGB colors into the palette index created by an application.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
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Core Animation Cookbook
(HTML)
(PDF)
Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
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Cocoa, Quartz |
Guides |
2008-03-11
|
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Core Animation Function Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes C functions that provide supporting functionality for the classes and protocols in Core Animation.
|
Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
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Core Animation Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main components and services of Core Animation.
|
Cocoa, Quartz |
Guides |
2008-05-06
|
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Core Animation QuickTime Layer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the use of controls in a Layer over a Core Animation QTMovieLayer
|
Cocoa, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-09-26
|
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Core Animation Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for Core Animation.
|
Cocoa, Quartz |
Reference |
2007-10-31
|
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Core Animation Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of Core Animation.
|
Cocoa, Quartz |
Release Notes |
2007-05-31
|
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Core Graphics Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for Quartz 2D drawing, Quartz Display Services, and Quartz Events Services.
|
Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-11
|
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Core Image Filter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the built-in image processing filters available through Core Image.
|
Quartz |
Reference |
2008-07-11
|
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Core Image Kernel Language Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the symbols for writing image-processing kernels.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2008-06-09
|
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Core Image Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview and explains how to use and create image filters and image units.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Guides |
2008-06-09
|
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Core Image Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for using and creating filters for image processing.
|
Cocoa, Games, Quartz |
Reference |
2006-12-05
|
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Core Printing Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API that provides an abstraction layer for application printing.
|
Printing |
Reference |
2007-07-24
|
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Core Video - Available Pixel Formats
(HTML)
QA1501: Discusses how to determine all the pixel format types and format descriptions known to Core Video.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2007-01-23
|
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Core Video Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Core Video concepts and how to obtain and manipulate video frames using the Core Video API.
|
Video |
Guides |
2007-04-03
|
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Core Video Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for obtaining and manipulating individual video frames.
|
Quartz, Video |
Reference |
2007-03-22
|
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Creating an OpenGL texture from an NSView
(HTML)
()
QA1325: Addresses the issues involved with using an NSView as the source data for an OpenGL texture.
|
OpenGL |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-13
|
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Creating color spaces that ensure color matching.
(HTML)
QA1396: How to create color spaces that ensure color matching.
|
ColorSync, Quartz |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-04
|
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Creating Gray Scaled Images > 8 bits
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - QD51: Shows how to create gray-scaled images at resolutions greater than 8 bits for display.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1997-11-17
|
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Creating Printing Presets for iPhoto
(HTML)
(PDF)
Rules for creating and installing printer-specific collections of settings. Includes a sample file.
|
Printing |
Guides |
2005-07-07
|
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Creating Sub GWorlds using QTNewGWorldFromPtr
(HTML)
QA1014: Using QTNewGWorldFromPtr to create sub GWorlds which reference the pixel data of other GWorlds.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-03-20
|
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CTMClip
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing with clipping.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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CTMDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing without clipping.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Quartz |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
|
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CubePuzzle
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Models a Rubik's Cube using Cocoa and OpenGL
|
Games, OpenGL |
Sample Code |
2003-04-21
|
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Current GDevice Dependencies
(HTML)
()
QA1115: Describes potential problems with creating windows or ports when the current GDevice isn't the main device.
|
Carbon, Games |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-13
|
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Custom Cocoa OpenGL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Usable as a starting point for Cocoa OpenGL applications needing a custom version of NSOpenGLView.
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Cocoa, Games, OpenGL |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
|
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Debugging Graphics with QuartzDebug
(HTML)
()
QA1236: Explains how to use QuartzDebug to debug graphics issues.
|
Quartz |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
|
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Decompression Sessions - Setting codec accuracy and field mode
(HTML)
QA1460: Describes how to set codec accuracy and field mode options when creating a decompression sessions.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
|
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Determining Open Firmware configuration variables
(HTML)
()
HW56: Discusses how to determine the Open Firmware variables on a system.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-03-29
|
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Difference between using Restart or Shut Down in the Finder's Special menu in Open Firmware
(HTML)
()
HW47: Explains the differences between using Restart or Shut Down on Open Firmware
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
|
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Disabling a Processor on a Multiprocessor System
(HTML)
()
QA1141: Describes how to disable a processor on a multiprocessor system for testing purposes.
|
Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2002-05-22
|
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Display Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the C API for dynamically changing the arrangement and display modes of attached monitors. Replaced by Quartz Display Services.
|
Carbon |
Reference |
2007-12-04
|
|
Draw Pixels
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An example of the correct use of DrawPixels.
|
OpenGL |
Sample Code |
2003-07-16
|
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Drawing a Path Multiple Times
(HTML)
QA1047: Explains that path drawing operations consume the path.
|
Carbon, Cocoa, Printing, Quartz |
Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
|
|
Drawing Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the speed of drawing code.
|
Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2006-04-04
|
|
DVD Playback Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the DVD Playback framework, which supports adding DVD playback features to applications.
|
Video |
Reference |
2007-06-28
|
|
DVD Playback Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use DVD Playback Services to add DVD-Video playback features to applications.
|
Video |
Guides |
2006-03-08
|
|
Efficiently using Quartz Composer compositions with QuickTime
(HTML)
TN2145: Describes how to best use Quartz Composer compositions in a QuickTime environment.
|
Quartz, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2005-07-05
|
|
Embedding ICC Profiles
(HTML)
()
CS06: Gives downloads for documents describing embedding ICC profiles in EPS, PICT, and TIFF files.
|
ColorSync |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-09
|
|
Enabling multi-threaded execution of the OpenGL framework
(HTML)
TN2085: OpenGL on Intel-based Macintosh systems can use multi-threading to increase the performance of CPU-bound OpenGL-based applications.
|
OpenGL |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-07
|
|
Enhance Your Dashboard Widgets with Quartz Composer Compositions
(HTML)
Learn to create a composition and embed it easily in your widgets.
|
Quartz |
Articles |
2007-02-13
|
|
Ensuring hardware accelerated rendering for your OpenGL application
(HTML)
QA1502: Using the NoRecovery pixel format attribute and how to check whether vertex and fragment processing is executed on the GPU or CPU
|
Games, OpenGL |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-18
|
|
Error -151 and NewGWorld
(HTML)
Deprecated - QD18: Explains what the error code -151 means when in NewGWorld.
|
Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1995-09-15
|
|
Expansion ROM device properties
(HTML)
()
HW50: Describes the Open Firmware properties that should be included in a boot device's expansion ROM.
|
Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-03-29
|
|
Extending Printing Dialogs
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guide to developing printing dialog extensions, including basic concepts and a documented Carbon-based sample project.
|
Printing |
Guides |
2006-10-03
|
|
Extracting DV Fields using QTNewGWorldFromPtr
(HTML)
QA1017: Describes using QTNewGWorldFromPtr to access individual fields contained within a frame of DV source.
|
QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
2001-03-20
|
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FBOBunnies
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
|
