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Using static versions of existing dynamic libraries
(HTML)
QA1393: Illustrates how to select a static version of a library when a dynamic version of the library exists.
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Tools |
2006-10-24
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Java on Intel-based Macs
(HTML)
QA1295: Required changes (if any) for Java applications to run on Intel-based Macs.
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Java, Porting, Tools |
2006-10-17
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Mixing AWT/Swing and Cocoa-Java
(HTML)
QA1342: Recommended alternatives to mixing Cocoa-Java and AWT/Swing.
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Java |
2006-10-12
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Finding EXC_BAD_ACCESS bugs in a Cocoa project
(HTML)
QA1367: Discusses how to find memory protection violations or EXC_BAD_ACCESS bugs in Cocoa projects.
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Cocoa |
2006-10-10
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What is the "main bundle" of a command-line foundation tool?
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QA1436: Reveals the location of the main bundle of a command-line foundation tool.
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Cocoa |
2006-10-10
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How to make NSTextField accept tab, return and enter keys.
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QA1454: Describes how to make the NSTextField control accept tab, return and enter keys by using the control's dispatch delegate method.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2006-10-09
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Interface element identification in Interface Builder
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QA1323: Describes a way to easily visually identify interface elements in a nib file.
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Tools |
2006-10-06
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Building Objective-C static libraries with categories
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QA1490: Describes how to properly build Objective-C static libraries that contain categories on existing classes.
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Cocoa, Tools |
2006-10-03
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Programmatically Accessing and Manipulating Multiple Keychain Items
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QA1486: An explanation on what is and is not possible using the SecKeychain API to manipulate Keychain Items.
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Cocoa, Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Security |
2006-10-03
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The state of mDNSResponder
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QA1339: Explains how to obtain information regarding the internal state of mDNSResponder.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
2006-10-03
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Compression Sessions - Multipass encoding and the pass mode flags
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QA1457: Discusses how the pass mode flags work when performing multipass compression operations.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
2006-10-02
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Embedding Hyperlinks in NSTextField and NSTextView
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QA1487: Shows how a Cocoa app can embed a hyperlink inside both NSTextField and NSTextView using NSAttributedString.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
2006-10-02
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Where are the LiveConnect classes on Mac OS X?
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QA1364: Locating classes necessary to build Java-Javascript communication into Java Applets on Mac OS X.
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Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Java |
2006-10-02
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Disabling and Enabling an NSTextView
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QA1461: Shows how a Cocoa application can disable and enable an NSTextView.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2006-09-11
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Programmatically Performing an Open Directory Search
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QA1462: A short guide on how to programmatically search Open Directory for matching attribute values within records.
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Core Foundation, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
2006-09-11
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How to create a Cocoa Disclosure Button Control
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QA1485: Explains how to create a disclosure button control in Cocoa, not immediately available in Interface Builder.
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Cocoa |
2006-08-01
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MovieAudioExtraction - Extracting all available audio samples
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QA1481: Describes how to correct for MovieAudioExtraction missing some audio samples at the end of audio files.
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Audio, QuickTime |
2006-07-18
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Losing the character code when using the control key
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QA1446: Explains why the control key transforms the character code instead of simply setting the appropriate modifier bit.
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Carbon, Text & Fonts |
2006-07-17
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How do I use asserts while debugging?
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QA1431: How do I enable asserts so they log their messages and/or break when I'm debugging?
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Tools |
2006-06-30
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QuickTime Audio - Retrieving the correct audio format bit depth value
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QA1477: Discusses how to retrieve accurate audio format bit depth.
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Audio, QuickTime |
2006-05-17
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Is dlopen available on all versions of Mac OS X?
(HTML)
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QA1180: Describes how to dynamically link to libraries and plug-ins, typically done with dlopen.
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Darwin, Open Source |
2006-05-11
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Changing the volume of audio devices
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QA1016: Demonstrates volume controls for audio devices
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Audio, Carbon |
2006-05-02
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Tips for searching Headers, APIs and ADC reference material.
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QA1475: Presents a number of different ways to search for APIs and reference material on the system.
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Tools |
2006-04-27
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Enumerating fonts with ATS
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QA1471: Describes the different ATS font enumeration methods
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Carbon, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2006-04-14
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UnsupportedClassVersionError With J2SE 5.0 Release 4
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QA1474: Explains problems running existing Xcode projects after upgrading to J2SE 5.0 Release 4
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Java, Tools |
2006-04-14
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Using the kQTPropertyClass_DRM properties with QuickTime
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QA1476: Explains how to use the kQTPropertyClass_DRM properties with QuickTime media.
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QuickTime |
2006-04-11
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CoreAudio Overload Warnings
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QA1467: Describes CoreAudio overload warnings what they mean and how to avoid them.
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Audio, Carbon, Cocoa |
2006-03-29
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MovieAudioExtraction - Ensure a Movie is fully loaded before starting an extraction session
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QA1469: Describes the importance of making sure a Movie is fully loaded before extracting audio.
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Audio, Cocoa, QuickTime |
2006-03-29
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Using NSSound with CoreAudio on Mac OS 10.3.x
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QA1394: Workaround the NULL input buffers in a Core Audio IOProc callback when using NSSound by using AudioDeviceAddIOProc
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Audio, Cocoa |
2006-03-29
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Creating a Movie from Movie Data in Memory
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QA1341: Describes how to create a movie from movie data in memory.
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QuickTime |
2006-03-21
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ColorSync Color Matching on Intel-based Macs
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QA1464: Describes special considerations for byte ordering when performing ColorSync color matching on Intel-based Macs
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
2006-03-16
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Movie Export From Procedures - Providing k2vuyPixelFormat data to MovieExportGetDataProc
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QA1465: Discusses adding the missing 'rowb' ImageDescription extension when using MakeImageDescriptionFromPixMap with a k2vuyPixelFormat GWorld for a procedures export.
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QuickTime |
2006-03-03
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Common QA and Roadmap for USB Software Development on Mac OS X
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QA1370: Roadmap for development of USB Software on Mac OS X and some Common Questions and Answers
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Hardware & Drivers, Performance, Tools |
2006-02-28
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The "packages" node in the device tree
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HW90: Describes the "packages" node in the Open Firmware device tree.
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Audio, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Performance, QuickTime |
2006-02-22
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Is QuickTime thread-safe?
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QA1088: Discusses thread-safety and reentrancy of the QuickTime library on both Mac & Windows.
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QuickTime |
2006-02-14
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Integrating the QuickTime for Windows 7.0.3 Installer into your Application Installer
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QA1463: Describes new behavior for the QuickTime for Windows 7.0.3 Installer
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QuickTime |
2006-02-07
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Sequence Grabber preallocates large file when recording
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QA1411: Describes how to prevent the Sequence Grabber from filling your entire disk when recording.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
2006-02-06
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QuickTime Audio - Easy Frequency Level Metering with MovieAudio APIs
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QA1459: Describes how to perform frequency band level metering using MovieAudio metering APIs.
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Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, QuickTime |
2006-01-26
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Compression Sessions - Configuring options using the Standard Compression dialog
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QA1456: Discusses how to configure Compression Session options using Standard Compression dialog.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
2006-01-12
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Compression Sessions - Enabling muti-pass encoding
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QA1450: Describes how to enable multi-pass encoding when using ICM compression sessions.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
2006-01-12
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Compression Sessions - Temporal compression options
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QA1455: Discusses the temporal compression option as it relates to quality and other compression session options.
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Carbon, QuickTime |
2006-01-12
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Debugging Graphics with QuartzDebug
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QA1236: Explains how to use QuartzDebug to debug graphics issues.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Java, Performance |
2006-01-12
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Decompression Sessions - Setting codec accuracy and field mode
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QA1460: Describes how to set codec accuracy and field mode options when creating a decompression sessions.
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
2006-01-12
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Limiting the component list in SCRequestImageSettings
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QA1062: Describes the scCompressionListType flag, which limits the list of compressors shown in the standard image settings dialog.
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QuickTime |
2006-01-12
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Deprecated CALL_ON_[UN]LOAD pragmas
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QA1429: Replace deprecated CALL_ON_[UN]LOAD pragmas with constructor [destructor] function attributes.
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Tools |
2006-01-10
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Setting default open Finder window
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QA1449: How to set the default Finder window to open when a disk is mounted
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Carbon, Tools, User Experience |
2006-01-03
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How can I handle smooth mouse wheel scrolling?
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QA1453: Details an undocumented Carbon Event which will be added to the public headers in a later DevTools release.
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Carbon |
2005-11-29
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Sound Manager Codec support in QuickTime 7
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QA1448: Describes QuickTime 7 support for constant bitrate and variable bitrate Sound Manager codecs
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Audio, QuickTime |
2005-10-26
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Final Cut Pro - Preferred Video Media Time Scales and Sample Durations
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QA1447: Lists the preferred time scales/sample durations for media created for use with FCP.
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Apple Applications, QuickTime |
2005-10-24
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Apple RGB and Generic RGB profiles explained
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QA1430: Discusses use of the Apple RGB and Generic RGB profiles for untagged data on Mac OS X
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-10-17
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Compression Sessions - Configuring codec quality settings
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QA1444: Discusses how to set encoding quality for a Compression Sequence
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
2005-10-17
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Importer Components - What is the 'mcfg' resource used for?
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QA1267: Discusses the Media Configuration 'mcfg' resource which lists Importer Component file type characteristics and its use.
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QuickTime |
2005-10-17
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Registering and unregistering for sleep notifications
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QA1340: Explains how applications can register and unregister for sleep notifications on Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
2005-10-17
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Creating color spaces that ensure color matching.
(HTML)
QA1396: How to create color spaces that ensure color matching.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-10-04
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QuickTime for Windows returns bdNamErr (-37) error with long Windows file names
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QA1413: Describes how QuickTime may return bdNamErr (-37) error on Windows if file name is > 63 characters
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QuickTime |
2005-10-04
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StopAlert and NoteAlert now use the Application icon
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QA1378: System Alerts now use the Application icon to let the User easily identify the source of the alert.
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Carbon, User Experience |
2005-10-04
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Using the QuickTime DVCompressor properties
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QA1438: Describes the function of the DVCompressor class component properties.
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QuickTime |
2005-10-04
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How can I add the ability to read and write Keynote 2 documents to my application?
(HTML)
QA1412: Describes where to find information about the Keynote 2 file format.
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Apple Applications |
2005-09-13
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Implementing a CVFillExtendedPixelsCallBack
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QA1440: Discusses how you implement a Core Video custom extended pixel fill callback function.
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
2005-09-06
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Registering custom pixel formats with QuickTime and Core Video
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QA1401: Discusses how to register custom pixel formats with QuickTime & Core Video with QuickTime 7.
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
2005-09-06
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Adding Unicode characters to Text Media in a Text Track
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QA1400: Describes how to add Unicode characters to text media in a text track
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QuickTime |
2005-09-01
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Specifiying if the CPU or the GPU should be used for rendering.
(HTML)
QA1416: Which processor will be used for rendering in Core Image and how to affect it.
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Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
2005-08-16
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Combinations of cupsColorSpace, cupsColorOrder and cupsBitsPerColor values supported by Mac OS X
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QA1368: Table of supported combinations of cupsColorSpace, cupsColorOrder and cupsBitsPerColor values supported by Mac OS X.
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Printing |
2005-08-10
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Why am I not receiving kEventControlHit events for some of the parts of my custom HIView?
(HTML)
QA1439: Explains why part codes greater than 127 should not be used
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Carbon |
2005-07-14
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Mixing link-local IP addresses and routable IP addresses
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QA1357: Explains how to enable communication between devices with link-local addresses and devices with routable addresses.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking, Printing |
2005-07-06
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Problems getting Bonjour TXT record information
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QA1389: Explains why you might have problems retrieving TXT record information from a CFNetServiceRef or NSNetService.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Networking |
2005-07-06
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What are the predefined macros for GCC?
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QA1424: Shows how to display a list of GCC predefined macros.
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Tools |
2005-07-06
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Right- and Control-Drags on Mac OS X
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QA1362: Describes a difference in Drag and Drop on Mac OS X that affects all cross-platform Java applications
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Java |
2005-06-29
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When does the RSS Feed patch in Quartz Composer refreshes its contents?
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QA1425: Explains how the RSS Feed patch in Quartz Composer refreshes its contents.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-06-24
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Carbon Drawer problem in Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.4.1
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QA1435: Workaround for a drawer problem present in Mac OS X v10.4 but fixed in v10.4.2
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Carbon |
2005-06-21
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Unified window title and toolbar appearance in Carbon
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QA1423: How to use the unified window title and toolbar appearance for a Carbon window.
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Carbon, User Experience |
2005-06-17
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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
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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?
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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
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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)?
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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QA1350: Storing file references in CFPreferences
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Carbon |
2005-02-23
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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
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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
(HTML)
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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
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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
(HTML)
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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