Re: Need for a creator code?

FROM : Marc Respass
DATE : Tue Apr 01 22:26:26 2008

On Apr 1, 2008, at 4:22 PM, Ricky Sharp wrote:
>
> On Apr 1, 2008, at 2:59 PM, Marc Respass wrote:
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>> Hi All,
>>
>> I haven't registered for a creator code since System 7.5. Apple has 
>> information and registration page (http://developer.apple.com/datatype/index.html
>> ) about it but no indication if it's actually still required. Can 
>> anyone tell me if it is still required or maybe point me at the 
>> right information?

>
>
> Here's a FAQ, but it's kinda vague on the "why":
>
> <http://developer.apple.com/faq/datatype.html>
>
> While not required, you can still use creator codes for your 
> documents.  I do this myself as well as to provide an extension. 
> It's useful to disambiguate cases where your app works with files 
> that have a common extension.  Those files created by your app can 
> have the proper creator code set on them.  Otherwise, users may need 
> to manually specify what app to open the document.
>
> I also know that you're still required to register a creator code 
> for at least one other thing (cannot think of it now).  Bonjour 
> service?  I know I recently saw this on some page of the developer 
> site; it reminded you to register a creator code for some reason.
>
> I think it may also useful when dealing with Apple Events.  Though 
> that may only be needed when working with events at a lower level? 
> The high-level Cocoa APIs may not need such info.


Thanks Ricky. Good info. I'll register.

Marc