The accompanying file, NeXT_IB_Tutorial.tar.Z, contains a draft version of a tutorial for Interface Builder. This draft is based on the tutorial printed in chapter 8 of the "NeXTstep Concepts" manual. However, it has been updated to agree with release 2 of NeXTstep, and many new features have been added. Of special note are two new projects that describe how to build custom palettes and custom palette inspectors.
This draft contains only the Interface Builder tutorial; an updated version of the Interface Builder reference material will be released at a later time.
NeXT_IB_Tutorial.tar.Z is .369 megabytes in size. After you unarchive the contents, the tutorial occupies 1.98 megabytes and consists of these documents:
We in NeXT Publications have two goals in releasing drafts of documentation through archive sites. First, this method allows us to distribute information to you in a more timely manner, shortcutting some of the editorial and production time that would otherwise be required before release. (This implies, however, that these documents will be less polished than they would be in a normal release--we ask your indulgence.) Second, we hope to receive feedback that will help us improve the documentation before it's released in its final form.
If you have suggestions or bug reports relating to this tutorial, please send me email at matt@next.com. I can't guarantee that I'll respond to each message, but I'm interested in all comments relating to this tutorial. If you have comments, suggestions, or bug reports about other documentation, Interface Builder, the Application Kit, or other aspects of NeXTstep, please direct them to bug_next@next.com.
