AHIG updated for Panther.

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in macOS edited January 2014
http://developer.apple.com/documenta...nes/index.html



Not too much unexpected here. Mostly cosmetic updates, with instructions for setting new and updated controls. A bit Mac philosophy in a new section called "The Macintosh Experience".



Also, this addition for the rationale for making a Brushed Window:



Quote:

- Provides a source list to navigate information?for example, iTunes or the Finder.



Hmmm. And, my favorite:



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Don?t use the brushed metal look indiscriminately.



Heh. Right.

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 4
    mithrasmithras Posts: 165member
    Interesting, thanks for the find.



    Let's see, Safari is brushed metal because it...

    * Provides an interface for a digital peripheral, such as a camera, or an interface for managing data shared with digital peripherals?iPhoto or iSync, for example. no

    * Strives to re-create a familiar physical device?Calculator or DVD Player, for example. no

    * Provides a source list to navigate information?for example, iTunes or the Finder. and no



    Hmm...
  • Reply 2 of 4
    xoolxool Posts: 2,460member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Mithras

    [BLet's see, Safari is brushed metal because it...

    * Provides a source list to navigate information?for example, iTunes or the Finder. and no

    [/b]



    Safari is for managing Bookmarks. When the bookmark view is open its just like iTunes or the Finder.
  • Reply 3 of 4
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Mithras

    * Provides a source list to navigate information?for example, iTunes or the Finder. and no



    (On edit: nevermind, uh -- what Xool said.)
  • Reply 4 of 4
    So with this addition have Apple actually managed to validate their metal usage?
    • Finder: Yes (source list) and non-metal when no source list.

    • Safari: Yes (source list, kind of)

    • iTunes: Yes (source list)

    • iCal: Yes (source list)

    • iMovie: Yes (interface to device)

    • iPhoto: Yes (interface to device and source list)

    • iSync: Yes (interface)

    • Address Book: Yes (recreate physical device, sort of)

    There's more but I can't be bothered. Basically I think the new addition means they have consistent use of metal as far as the HIG are concerned.
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