This week I needed to create a PDF from a couple of images. I knew Preview had some PDF creation capabilities, so I tried using it to do it. Unfortunately, Export As… produced a blank PDF. Luckily I remembered Automator and discovered it … Continued
Tips
How to add footer text for a group in settings.bundle
Adding settings for your iOS app so that they appear in the Settings app is simply done by creating a settings.bundle and defining the groups and settings controls in the Root.plist in the bundle. Sometimes it’s helpful to add hints … Continued
iOS 5 Tips & Tricks
Now that you have iOS 5 installed, you should probably learn how to make the most of it. I’m compiling a list of all the tips and tricks related to iOS 5 that I find and I’ll keep updating as … Continued
position: relative doesn’t work for <td> in Firefox
The Problem While working on a new page for a client this morning I discovered that relative positioning doesn’t work for td elements in Firefox. The page required a three column grid of products and on the bottom of each … Continued
How to create text file attachments for email in iOS
Creating text file attachments for email is a programming skill that’s simple but very useful to know. If you need a simple way to share or export data from your app this is as easy as they come. First, start … Continued