How to check whether a NSPoint lays inside a NSRect

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I've created a mutable array containing NSRect values. I want to check whether the NSPoint I created is within this rectangle. What is the best way to do this in cocoa.

score 52 · Accepted Answer · edited Feb 16 '19 at 21:50

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From the Foundation Functions Reference:

BOOL NSPointInRect (
   NSPoint aPoint,
   NSRect aRect
);

"Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether a given point is in a given rectangle."

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Abizern · Answer 2 · 2018-02-26T09:58:08.640

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A valid question because not everyone realises that there are a great many helper functions provided in the Foundation NSRect Extensions Reference file which save you having to re-invent the wheel all over the place.

Have a quick read through the reference to see all the different places it can help. I found it very useful when starting out.

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answered Apr 06 '09 at 11:42

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Link is no longer valid. I guess that's to be expected after 8 years though. – mah Feb 24 '18 at 19:54
Thanks for the Heads up - I've updated the link to the more modern reference. – Abizern Feb 26 '18 at 09:58

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 06 '09 at 10:53

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NSPointInRect?

answered Apr 06 '09 at 10:53

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score 1 · Answer 4 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:46

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I started this thread What Cocoa/Core Foundation helper functions do you wish you knew about 2 years ago? You may find something else you didn't know about.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:46

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How to check whether a NSPoint lays inside a NSRect

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