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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 |
Technical Notes |
2006-09-19
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Menu Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and managing an application's menus.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2006-09-15
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Disabling and Enabling an NSTextView
(HTML)
QA1461: Shows how a Cocoa application can disable and enable an NSTextView.
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Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2006-09-11
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Sheet Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa sheets.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-09-05
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Speech Synthesis Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes speech synthesis in Mac OS X and explains how your application can produce customized spoken output.
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Speech Technologies |
Guides |
2006-09-05
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InstallerPluginSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides instructions for extending software installation using custom plugins
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Files & Software Installation |
Sample Code |
2006-08-30
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Navigation Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for presenting a user interface for opening, saving, and navigating files.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2006-08-16
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StickiesExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains sample code and tools used by Sync Services Tutorial to demonstrate debugging syncing applications.
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Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2006-08-08
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ABPresence
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Displays a list of all the people in your Address Book and their iChat status.
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Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
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SayIt
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Web Kit plug-in which speaks text passed via JavaScript
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Speech Technologies |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
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SetCustomIcon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to programmatically set a custom icon for a file, folder, or disk.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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AppleScriptRunner
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to send mail and execute other AppleScripts from a Carbon application.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-07-31
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Backup Core Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for managing the backup exclusion status of files and folders.
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Apple Applications |
Reference |
2006-07-31
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Carbon Porting Tutorial
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Porting a simple application from Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2006-07-25
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Software Delivery Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to distribute and install Mac OS X software using PackageMaker and Installer.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2006-07-24
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Search Kit Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Programming interfaces that support user searching of textual content, supporting query-based and similarity-based searches.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-14
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Find By Content Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for performing relevance-ranked searches. Replaced by Search Kit.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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Apple Help Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for finding and displaying help content using Apple's HTML-based help system.
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Carbon, Help Technologies |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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Drag Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for dragging objects within the user interface.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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Drag and Drop Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement drag and drop in Cocoa.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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NSToolbar Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that allows a window to display a toolbar below its title bar.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-06-28
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NSToolbarItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates a single item in a window's toolbar.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-06-28
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Online Help
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add help to a Cocoa application.
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Cocoa, Help Technologies |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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Outline View Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa outline views.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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Text System User Interface Layer Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement the main, high-level interface to the Cocoa text system.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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Dashboard Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains JavaScript, Info.plist, and other objects used within Dashboard.
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Apple Applications |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSComboBox Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that implements a control for entering text or select ing from a pop-up list of items.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSComboBoxCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the subclass of NSTextFieldCell used to implement the user interface of a combo box.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSComboBoxCellDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by NSComboBoxCell to access its data source object.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSComboBoxDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by NSComboBox to access its data source object.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSDrawer Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to provide a retractable user interface element that contains and displays view objects.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSForm Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing form controls.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSFormCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing form cells.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSPopUpButton Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for pop-up button controls.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSPopUpButtonCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for pop-up button cells.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSPreferencePane Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the interface for subclasses to provide preference panes to System Preferences or other applications.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSScroller Class Objective-C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides the control for scrolling a document view within a scroll view.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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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.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSSearchField Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing search-field controls.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSSecureTextField Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the subclass of NSTextField that hides its text from display or other user interface access.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSSegmentedCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing cells in a segmented control.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSSegmentedControl Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for managing a segmented control.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSSlider Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display a range of values using a bar or circular dial.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSSliderCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Descibes the class that controls the appearance and behavior of an NSSlider object.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSStepper Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to display two small arrows that can increment and decrement a value beside them.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSStepperCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to control the appearance and behavior of an NSStepper object.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSTableHeaderCell Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides the cell used to draw the column headers in a table view.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSTableHeaderView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays and handles mouse events in the headers of a table view.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSTabView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that allows a view to switch between multiple content views.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSTabViewItem Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates a single view in a tab view.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSToolbarItemValidation Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol that an image-style toolbar item's target object class must implement to provide customized disabling and enabling.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSToolTipOwner Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol that a class must implement to provide the text to a tool tip dynamically.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSUserInterfaceValidations Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the formal protocol that works with the NSValidatedUserInterfaceItem protocol to enable or disable a control automatically.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSViewAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for animating views and windows.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSWindowScripting Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the category on NSWindow for scripting basic properties and commands of windows in scriptable applications.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Screen Saver Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for supporting and working with screen effects.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Web Kit Objective-C Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Web Kit to embed web content in both Cocoa and Carbon applications.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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JNI Development on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2147: Discusses use of native APIs and UI elements from Java applications
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Java |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-17
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Enumerating fonts with ATS
(HTML)
QA1471: Describes the different ATS font enumeration methods
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Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2006-04-14
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HelpHook
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Simple Help Viewer integration for J2SE applications, using a native Cocoa library.
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Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
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MyFirstJNIProject
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Java application that calls the Address Book framework through the JNI
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Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
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AppleScript Studio Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create script-driven applications with complex user interfaces based on Cocoa UI classes. Includes tutorials.
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Tools |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Table View Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa table views.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Web Kit C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for displaying web content in windows.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2006-03-08
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iTunesController
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
iTunesController allows you to control iTunes without having to bring it to the foreground.
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Accessibility, Carbon |
Sample Code |
2006-02-23
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Carbon Accessibility Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for making Carbon applications accessible to assistive technologies.
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Accessibility |
Reference |
2006-02-07
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Segmented Controls Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa segmented controls.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2006-02-07
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Apple Publications Style Guide
(PDF)
Describes style and usage of Apple terms, including user interface terms that should be used in applications.
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General |
Guides |
2006-01-10
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Dashboard Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop a Dashboard widget.
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Apple Applications |
Guides |
2006-01-10
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Setting default open Finder window
(HTML)
QA1449: How to set the default Finder window to open when a disk is mounted
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Files & Software Installation |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-03
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Search Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Search Kit architecture and workflow, and how to add search capabilities to Carbon and Cocoa applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2005-12-06
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StopAlert and NoteAlert now use the Application icon
(HTML)
QA1378: System Alerts now use the Application icon to let the User easily identify the source of the alert.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2005-10-04
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HIToolbar Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating toolbars in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2005-09-08
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HIArchive Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to store data objects using HIArchive. Also includes information to make custom HIObjects archivable.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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HIArchive Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for storing and retrieving data in HIArchives.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2005-08-11
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HIObject Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating and manipulating human interface objects in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2005-08-11
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PasteboardPeeker
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Using pasteboards for Copy and Paste, Drag and Drop, service support and filter services.
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Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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Handling Carbon Windows and Controls
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guidebook for implementing windows and controls in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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HIToolbar Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create toolbars in Carbon applications.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Frequently Asked Text Services Manager (TSM) Questions
(HTML)
TN2128: Regroups a collection of Text Services Manager (TSM) questions frequently asked by Input Method Developers
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Text & Fonts |
Technical Notes |
2005-06-24
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Unified window title and toolbar appearance in Carbon
(HTML)
QA1423: How to use the unified window title and toolbar appearance for a Carbon window.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-17
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Installing Your Application on Mac OS X: Guidelines for Developers
(HTML)
Get tips for making the installation process easier for you and your customers.
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Files & Software Installation |
Articles |
2005-06-13
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SDKExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to weak-link against the Carbon framework in various SDKs to adopt new OS features in a single executable.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
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UnsharpMask
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to build Automator actions using Cocoa frameworks.
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Apple Applications |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
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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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Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-06
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CoreRecipes
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of Core Data (persistency and object-graph management) with a variety of application projects.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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HITextViewDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Overview of basic HITextView functionality, including Tiger's new font & spelling panel support.
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Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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ImageMapExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements a custom NSView, an image map, and accessorizes it (i.e. makes it work with accessibility).
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Accessibility |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Installer Tiger Examples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A walkthrough of using distribution scripts and other Tiger Installer features.
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Apple Applications, Files & Software Installation, Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Accessibility Inspector Release Notes
(HTML)
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Accessibility |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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SearchKit Release Notes
(HTML)
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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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 |
Technical Q&As |
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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Files & Software Installation |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-30
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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 |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-08
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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing Dashboard Widgets
(HTML)
Learn how to create powerful mini-applications quickly and easily.
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Apple Applications |
Articles |
2004-12-07
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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 |
Technical Q&As |
2004-11-22
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MLTE_CustomScrolling
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to implement MLTE's custom scrolling functionality
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Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2004-10-15
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Clickable Static Text Item
(HTML)
QA1380: Explains how to make a static text item respond to clicks
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
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 |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-04
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Browsers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa browsers.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2004-08-31
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