How to check whether a NSPoint lays inside a NSRect

Question

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.

Answer 1

NSPointInRect?

Answer 2

From the Foundation Functions Reference

NSPointInRect

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

BOOL NSPointInRect ( NSPoint aPoint, NSRect aRect );

Answer 3

A valid question because not everyone realises that there are a great many helper functions provided in the Foundation.h 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.

Answer 4

I started this thread http://stackoverflow.com/questions/508894/what-cocoa-core-foundation-helper-functions-do-you-wish-you-knew-about-2-years-ag You may find something else you didn't know about.