Author Description
Requires familiarity with the general concepts of QuickDraw GX. Starts with an introduction to three types of shapes geometric, bit map, and picture shapes and shows how to create, edit, and draw them, as well as how to convert between them. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the technical implementation and manipulation of QuickDraw GX graphics within the Macintosh operating system environment. Authored by the technical documentation team at Apple Computer Inc., the text provides a structured framework for developers to manage complex graphical objects. It utilizes specific API documentation and procedural examples to guide programmers through the lifecycle of geometric, bit map, and picture shapes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical specifications for geometric, bit map, and picture shape types.
- Procedural workflows for creating, editing, and rendering graphical objects.
- Conversion methodologies between distinct shape formats.
- API-level instructions for integrating QuickDraw GX into software applications.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this as a foundational technical reference for legacy Macintosh software development. Readers frequently note the high density of the prose and the requirement for prior knowledge of the QuickDraw GX architecture to effectively utilize the provided documentation.
Page Count:
672
Publication Date:
1994-04-25
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
020140673X
ISBN-13:
9780201406733
Software Development
Reference
Computers
Programming
graphics
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