Found time to release v1.0 of my OS X widget library.
It's been placed under the Creative Commons 3.0 license and can be downloaded here:
http://www.archive.org/details/AriFeldmanArisOSXAxureRPWidgetLibrary
The library contains c. 155 distinct elements -
all were created with Axure's internal vector-drawing tools except for 5 bitmaps (3 cursors, the TextEdit component and the Apple menu). The library is organized into different categories:
- Menus Bars & Menus
- Buttons & Controls
- Forms & Input Fields
- Dialogs & Alerts
- Application Windows & Parts
- Generic Icons
- Cursors/Pointers
I've included most of the elements supported by OS X's Interface Builder and have built several pre-made windows and system dialogs.
Issues:
- The library is NOT pixel perfect/accurate due to the limitations imposed by Axure's drawing tools. However, the output should be close enough to allow you to create fairly high fidelity wireframes, prototypes and specifications.
- The library does not adhere to Apple's Interface Design Guidelines mainly due to the accuracy issues incurred by Axure's drawing tools. Again, it should be good enough for most purposes.
Disclaimer: I am not an employee of Axure nor am I compensated by the company in any way, shape or form. Rather, I have a vested interest in its continued development as an avid user of the application on a daily-basis.
