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The "/.vol" directory and "volfs"
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QA1113: Describes how the Carbon File Manager interacts with BSD via "volfs" and the "/.vol" directory.
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File Management |
2002-02-14 |
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Current GDevice Dependencies
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QA1115: Describes potential problems with creating windows or ports when the current GDevice isn't the main device.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
2002-02-13 |
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Power Management; Policy Maker vs. Power Controller
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QA1121: Describes the differences between a Power Management Policy Maker and a Power Management Power Controller.
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Events & Other Input, Process Management |
2002-02-13 |
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Static linking of user binaries on Mac OS X
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QA1118: Explains why static linking of user binaries is not supported on Mac OS X, and possible workarounds.
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Runtime Architecture |
2002-02-07 |
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Using AppleScript to send an email with an attachment
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QA1018: Explains how to send an attachment with an email message using an AppleScript.
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Interapplication Communication |
2002-01-04 |
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Is QuickTime thread-safe?
(HTML)
QA1088: Discusses thread-safety and reentrancy of the QuickTime library on both Mac & Windows.
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Design Guidelines, Process Management |
2001-11-01 |
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Adding an automated Window menu to your application
(HTML)
QA1080: Explains how to add an automated Window menu to your Carbon application.
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Design Guidelines, Human Interface Toolbox |
2001-10-30 |
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Enabling the application menu's "Preferences..." menu item on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1079: Explains how to enable the application menu's "Preferences..." menu item on Mac OS X.
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Design Guidelines, Human Interface Toolbox |
2001-10-30 |
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Getting the User and Computer Name
(HTML)
QA1078: Describes how to get the user and computer name on Mac OS X.
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Networking |
2001-10-30 |
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The intermittent behavior of SetDialogItemText
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1082: Explains why SetDialogItemText may seem to not work correctly if you have embedding turned on.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
2001-10-30 |
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QuickTime and Carbon Events
(HTML)
QA1090: Discusses how to ensure smooth movie playback when using Carbon Events in an application.
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Design Guidelines |
2001-10-26 |
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Setting environment variables for user processes
(HTML)
QA1067: Tells how to set environment variables for user processes.
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Data Management, Games, Interapplication Communication, Porting, Process Management, Resource Management, Runtime Architecture, Tools |
2001-10-25 |
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Setting the preferred CMM programatically?
(HTML)
QA1086: Uses the NCMConcatProfileSet structure to specify the CMM to be used to make the CMWorldRef with the NCWConcatColorWorld function.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2001-10-24 |
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RunApplicationEventLoop and Thread Manager
(HTML)
QA1061: Describes how to yield to cooperative (Thread Manager) threads from a RunApplicationEventLoop-based application.
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Process Management |
2001-10-10 |
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CGContextClosePath
(HTML)
QA1046: Explains when you should call CGContextClosePath.
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Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
2001-10-02 |
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How to use URL Access with proxy servers
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1074: Explains how to use URL Access with proxy servers.
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Networking |
2001-10-02 |
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Saving the current Core Graphics Path
(HTML)
QA1056: Explains that the Core Graphics save and restore GState APIs do not affect the path.
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Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
2001-10-02 |
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Avoiding Kernel Event Conflicts
(HTML)
QA1063: Documents the namespace for the vendor_code field of the kern_event_msg structure.
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Process Management |
2001-09-14 |
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Installing input methods on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1054: Describes how to install and use input methods on Mac OS X.
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Human Interface Toolbox, Interapplication Communication, Text & Fonts |
2001-09-14 |
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Loading Scripting Additions without initializing AppleScript in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1070: Explains how to load scripting additions so you can call them using Apple events.
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AppleScript |
2001-09-13 |
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Carbon Full Screen Conundrums
(HTML)
QA1068: Describes the available Mac OS X DrawSprocket services.
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Games |
2001-08-20 |
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Menus & Hardware Accelerated OpenGL under Mac OS 9 Carbon
(HTML)
QA1042: Explains how to handle correctly Mac OS 9 menus when there is hardware accelerated OpenGL blitting.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
2001-07-10 |
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CGContext Bounds
(HTML)
QA1048: Explains how to determine the bounds of a CGContext.
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Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
2001-07-02 |
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CGContextAddLineToPoint, CGContextAddCurveToPoint, et. al.
(HTML)
QA1049: Explains why the CGContextAddXYZ APIs don't draw anything immediately.
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Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
2001-07-02 |
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Drawing a Path Multiple Times
(HTML)
QA1047: Explains that path drawing operations consume the path.
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Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
2001-07-02 |
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How do I use kMPCreateTaskSuspendedMask with MPCreateTask?
(HTML)
QA1055: Describes how to start a task that has been suspended with the ability to resume it later.
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Process Management, Runtime Architecture |
2001-07-02 |
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How to measure CG text
(HTML)
QA1051: Explains how to measure Core Graphics text.
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Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
2001-07-02 |
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Turning Off Core Graphics Clipping
(HTML)
QA1050: Explains how to clear the clipping path for a CGContext.
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Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
2001-07-02 |
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Unexpected CG state changes
(HTML)
QA1045: Explains why the Core Graphics drawing state sometimes changes for no apparent reason.
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Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
2001-07-02 |
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HID Manager Event Data Underruns
(HTML)
QA1038: Explains how to correctly handle HID Manager event queue data underruns.
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Apple Applications, User Experience |
2001-06-13 |
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How to define a plst resource in a .r file
(HTML)
QA1034: Describes how to include a .plist file in a .r file.
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Process Management, Runtime Architecture |
2001-05-09 |
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Targeting DebuggingCarbonLib asserts
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1033: Describes how to focus DebuggingCarbonLib asserts to a single application.
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Runtime Architecture |
2001-05-04 |
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OpenGL Texture Sharing Between Contexts
(HTML)
QA1031: Describes the process of creating shared OpenGL contexts and sharing textures between these contexts.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
2001-05-01 |
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ICLaunchURL, "file:///" URLs and Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1028: Describes problems with ICLaunchURL and "file:///" URLs on Mac OS X.
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Process Management |
2001-04-20 |
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Improving ATSUI Text Drawing Performance
(HTML)
QA1027: Talks about one way of improving ATSUI text drawing performance.
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Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts, Typography |
2001-04-17 |
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DeviceLoop is for drawing
(HTML)
QA1024: Warns of one common misuse of the DeviceLoop API and gives two alternative solutions.
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Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
2001-04-11 |
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How do I use QuickDraw with CGDirectDisplay?
(HTML)
QA1011: Explains how to draw to a CGDirectDisplay-captured display using QuickDraw.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
2001-04-11 |
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Calling AppleScript from an Application
(HTML)
QA1026: Describes how to call an AppleScript from an application written in C.
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Interapplication Communication |
2001-04-10 |
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Disconnected aliases on CD-ROM and Alias Manager
(HTML)
OPS05: Explains why aliases may become disconnected on a CD-ROM.
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File Management |
2001-03-26 |
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dlsDelta field in PRAM's time zone MachineLocation record
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OPS21: Explains how to access and preserve the Daylight Savings state when changing the GMT.
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Text & Fonts |
2001-03-26 |
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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.
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QuickTime |
2001-03-20 |
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Extracting DV Fields using QTNewGWorldFromPtr
(HTML)
QA1017: Describes using QTNewGWorldFromPtr to access individual fields contained within a frame of DV source.
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QuickTime |
2001-03-20 |
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WaitMouseUp documentation errata
(HTML)
QA1008: Specifies the correct behavior of the WaitMouseUp function.
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Events & Other Input |
2001-02-27 |
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LockPixels and DisposeGWorld with QTNewGWorldFromPtr
(HTML)
QA1007: Clarifies some issues surrounding pointer ownership when creating GWorlds with QTNewGWorldFromPtr
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QuickTime |
2001-02-26 |
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Open File Limits on Mac OS X
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QA1005: Explains how many files an application can open simultaneously in Mac OS X.
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Process Management |
2001-02-08 |
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BowelsOfTheMemoryManager (aka YourHeapIsProbablyCorrupt)
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Deprecated - ME05: What the symbol BowelsoftheMemoryManager means and the most probable cause of this symbol in MacsBug.
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Data Management |
2001-02-01 |
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CalcCMask and SeedCFill in Carbon
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QD62: Explains how to use CalcCMask and SeedCFill in Carbon even though Carbon doesn't support OpenPort.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2000-11-08 |
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GetPortBitMapForCopyBits
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Deprecated - QD61: Describes the proper usage of GetPortBitMapForCopyBits.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2000-11-08 |
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QDFlushPortBuffer
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QD65: Describes a possible solution for window update problems under Carbon.
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Events & Other Input, Graphics & Imaging, Human Interface Toolbox, Porting |
2000-11-08 |
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Replacing OpenPort in Carbon
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QD66: Discusses a potential crashing problem when Carbonizing code that uses black and white GrafPorts.
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Graphics & Imaging, Porting |
2000-11-08 |
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Open Transport Libraries
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NW18: Lists the Open Transport libraries and what to link with for PowerPC and 68K.
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Networking |
2000-11-03 |
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Detecting Classic and Carbon X Environments
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OV03: Describes how to find out if your application is running in the Classic environment in Mac OS X.
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Porting, Runtime Architecture |
2000-10-16 |
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Yielding Time Without Getting Events
(HTML)
PS06: Describes how to yield processor time to other processes without accepting user interface events.
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Process Management |
2000-10-16 |
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Correct Setup of an AGLDrawable
(HTML)
OGL02: Describes the setup of an AGLDrawable.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
2000-10-04 |
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Appearance Versions
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TB39: Explains how to retrieve the Appearance Manager version and verify the compatibility with the Mac OS version.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
2000-07-15 |
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Checking for the Printer Driver
(HTML)
DV42: Describes a legacy Mac OS technique avoiding system hangs when using serial drivers on USB systems.
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Printing |
2000-06-19 |
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Finding your application's directory
(HTML)
FL14: Demonstrates finding your application's directory and setting it as the default directory.
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File Management |
2000-06-19 |
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Open Transport Versions
(HTML)
NW64: Lists the current versions of Open Transport and their features.
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Networking |
2000-05-08 |
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The 'vers' Resource and Your Place in the World
(HTML)
TX14: Setting the correct country code in the 'vers' resource to reflect the application's localization.
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Resource Management |
2000-05-01 |
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aglChoosePixelFormat, The Inside Scoop
(HTML)
OGL01: Describes the nuances of aglChoosePixelFormat, including specific information on multi-monitor support.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2000-04-03 |
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Are there any OSStatus values I can use in my programs?
(HTML)
OV02: Describes OSStatus values that generate errors without colliding with reserved Apple system values.
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Design Guidelines |
1999-11-22 |
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PBLockRange with a zero-length range
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FL13: Describes the afpRangeOverlap error and a work around.
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File Management |
1999-11-22 |
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Raw IP and Open Transport 2.5.x
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Deprecated - NW63: Discusses Open Transport 2.5's change to the behavior of raw IP endpoints with IP_HDRINCL set.
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Networking |
1999-10-25 |
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Accessing File Control Blocks
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FL10: Shows how to access file control blocks correctly, reiterating not to access FCBs directly.
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File Management |
1999-10-05 |
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Detecting specific ROM-in-RAM Mac
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Deprecated - HW49: Identifying a Mac by name ("iMac"), and better alternatives for determining specific features ("has Firewire").
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Design Guidelines, Runtime Architecture |
1999-10-05 |
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Synchronizing Sounds to Video
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Deprecated - SND19: Enabling regular sound callbacks under Mac OS 9 and Sound Manager 4.0.
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Music & Audio |
1999-10-05 |
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Synchronous SysBeep
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Deprecated - SND18: Obtaining a synchronous SysBeep with Sound Manager 3.1.
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Music & Audio |
1999-10-05 |
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Using Sound control panel to configure the sound input settings
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SND17: Under Mac OS 9.0, configuring sound input settings isn't possible after application launch.
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Music & Audio |
1999-10-05 |
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Setting a UserPane's feature
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TB64: Explains how to set up the control attributes when creating controls, and UserPanes in particular.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
1999-09-27 |
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Allocate and Disk Full Error
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FL12: Discusses a problem with AFP volumes displaying incorrect free space, and returning disk full errors.
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File Management, Networking |
1999-07-21 |
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MACE Restrictions
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Deprecated - SND16: MACE algorithms only support the compression of 8-bit offset binary sound.
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Music & Audio |
1999-06-08 |
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Timely Issues - 1904
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OPS23: Explains why the beginning of the year 1904 was chosen for epoch of the Time global variable.
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Resource Management |
1999-05-17 |
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Setting a Control's Variant Field
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Deprecated - TB63: Details how to change the variant of a custom control after creating the control.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
1999-05-03 |
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TCP/IP Option Sizes
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NW62: Enumerates the TCP/IP options and their sizes for Open Transport.
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Networking, Porting |
1999-04-26 |
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The Initialize Method of Multi-fragment Contextual Menu Plug-ins
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TB60: Explains how to deal with multiple Contextual Menu plug-ins code fragments.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
1999-04-05 |
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fBroadCastAddr Always Zero
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Deprecated - NW58: Explains why the fBroadcastAddr field may be zero after a call to OTInetGetInterfaceInfo and includes the workaround.
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Networking |
1999-03-08 |
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Securely Erasing, Accessing and Dismounting a Macintosh Partition
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FL11: Set up a disk for secure erasures. Resources with information on magnetic disks, information recovery.
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Data Management, Design Guidelines, File Management, User Experience |
1999-01-11 |
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Styled Custom Dialog Items Under Nav Services
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TB58: Describes how to customize the font characteristics of custom items in a NavPutFile dialog.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
1999-01-11 |
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Bypassing AppendMenu's Meta-character Processing
(HTML)
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TB56: Explains how to bypass AppendMenu's meta-character processing and how to use AppendMenuItemText instead.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
1998-12-22 |
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Changing Menu Titles
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TB47: Explains how to change a menu's title after its insertion into the menu bar.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
1998-12-22 |
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Drag Manager: Promising and Tracking
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TB43: Explains why you cannot always obtain the promised flavor data in your drag tracking handler.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
1998-12-22 |
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Expanding the Set of Menu Item Modifier Keys
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TB53: Explains how to use the shift and option keys with the menu command keys.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
1998-12-22 |
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Moving the Menu Bar
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Deprecated - TB54: Describes how to move the menubar to another Macintosh Display and why this move is unadvisable.
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Human Interface Toolbox, User Experience |
1998-12-22 |
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grayishTextOr and Mac OS 8.5
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Deprecated - QD59: Explains why text drawn using TextMode(grayishTextOr) is never drawn; provides a workaround.
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Graphics & Imaging |
1998-12-07 |
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Determining volume size
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FL08: Describes methods of determining volume size and free space under Mac OS.
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File Management |
1998-09-14 |
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Temporary Memory
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ME08: Discusses the tradeoff between temporary memory and system memory for short-lived memory requirements.
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Resource Management |
1998-08-24 |
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Pop-up Menu CDEFs: The Real Story
(HTML)
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TB42: Explains why you should never allow the pop-up menu CDEFs to create a menu for you.
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Human Interface Toolbox |
1998-07-30 |
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Ejecting the Volume on Which Your Program Resides
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FL09: Suggests different solutions regarding ejecting a disk on which an application resides.
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Data Management, Design Guidelines, File Management, User Experience |
1998-07-06 |
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IsCmdChar
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TX12: Describes the routine IsCmdChar, which is useful when testing for Command-period and command-AnyCharacter.
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Text & Fonts |
1998-07-06 |
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Determining if a Drive is a Network Volume
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NW09: Shows how to determine if a volume is mounted over the network.
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File Management, Networking |
1998-06-01 |
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Numerous Small Packet Exchanges Resultin Poor TCP Performance
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NW26: Explains why numerous small package exchanges result in poor TCP performance.
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Networking |
1998-05-25 |
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Capturing Speech Manager Output
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Deprecated - SND15: Capturing the output from the Speech Synthesis Manager to a file.
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Music & Audio |
1998-05-18 |
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Changing Size of sfnt Cache
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TX11: Describes how to change the size of the sfnt fragment cache.
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Typography |
1998-04-12 |
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Open Transport Errors -3151/-3160 and Option Management
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NW54: Gives possible causes of errors -3151 and -3160 when making an OptionManagement call to set an endpoint.
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Networking |
1998-04-12 |
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Recording Compressed Sounds
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Deprecated - SND14: Sound Manager and sound input driver compression options are limited to allow interrupt time recording.
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Music & Audio |
1998-04-12 |
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siMonitorSource Selector
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Deprecated - SND13: Using the sound output siMonitorAvailable, and siMonitorSource selectors.
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Music & Audio |
1998-04-12 |
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siOSTypeInput Selectors
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Deprecated - SND12: The use of siOSTypeInputSource, and siOSTypeInputAvailable selectors and extracting the siOSTypeInputAvailable OSTypes returned.
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Music & Audio |
1998-04-12 |
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Creating Double-byte Bitmap Fonts
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TX10: Some information about converting to the 'NFNT' and 'sbit' font formats.
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Typography |
1998-02-10 |
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Parsing the PICT File Format
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Deprecated - QD56: Explains where to find information on the PICT file format and warns against parsing a PICT file.
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Graphics & Imaging |
1998-02-10 |
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Setting Audio Input Gain
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Deprecated - SND11: Setting audio input gain under Mac OS 8.1.
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Music & Audio |
1998-02-10 |
