pyobjc_symbols_framework_sf_symbol_config_with_weight_and_effect.py

1import Symbols
2from AppKit import NSImage, NSSymbolConfiguration, NSFont
3
4def main():
5    # 1. Create a Symbol Configuration (part of the Symbols framework integration)
6    # This defines how a symbol should look (e.g., Bold weight).
7    config = NSSymbolConfiguration.configurationWithPointSize_weight_(24.0, NSFont.WeightBold)
8    
9    # 2. Accessing Symbol Effects (introduced in macOS 14 / Symbols framework)
10    # This creates a 'variable color' effect which is a key feature of the Symbols framework.
11    effect = Symbols.NSSymbolVariableColorEffect.effect()
12    
13    # 3. Apply the configuration to an SF Symbol
14    # Note: 'square.and.arrow.up' is a standard SF Symbol name.
15    symbol_image = NSImage.imageWithSymbolName_variableValue_configuration_(
16        "square.and.arrow.up", 
17        0.5, 
18        config
19    )
20
21    if symbol_image:
22        print(f"Successfully created symbol: {symbol_image}")
23        print(f"Applied Effect: {effect}")
24    else:
25        print("Symbol could not be loaded. Ensure you are running on macOS with SF Symbols available.")
26
27if __name__ == "__main__":
28    main()