Finder Interface

Introduction

The Finder is an application that works with the system software to keep track of files and manage the user’s desktop display. This document describes the programming interface your application should use to interact with the Finder, such as to

• set up the resources the Finder needs to display and start up your application

• set up the resources the Finder uses to display information about other files related to your application

• check or change Finder-related information stored in a volume’s catalog file

• support stationery pads