I'm using applescript to launch a small java utility, my only problem is the java utility needs 4 parameters, I'm not sure how to pass these parameters to the utility when launching the utilit...
I need to create an executable that will execute a command in terminal
sudo chmod -R 777 /directory
Would I need to use applescript to accomplish this? And how would I go about doing this?
Hi, I am trying to open a PDF on a CD with an Applescript saved in the same directory as the script.
The attached code doesn't work, and I suspect I'm not giving enough of a path to the 'op...
i'd like to see if it is possible w/sample AppleScript to initiate a HD to USB Flash Drive file copy. e.g., as soon as the USB flash drive is inserted and mounted, the AppleScript copies a p...
Hi there,
How do I rename a file using AppleScripter?
Here's the pseudo code of what I want to do:
rename "path to file" to "path to new file"
But I can't seem to find the applescr...
This script works great.
But I would like to hard code in the following strings:
=====================
sSearch
and
sReplace
=====================
I am not in a position to l...
Hello, I'm pretty new to AppleScript.
I'm in need of an AppleScript that will take all of the Excel files in a particular folder (there could be any number of files in that folder) and co...
G'day Experts,
I have this Apple Script code which exports selected messages from Apple Mail to a selected folder on the finder.
But I don't want to export the messages as Text files, I ...
Goal: Save pdf to local directory with scripting on OS 10.5.
Scenario:
When I visit:
http://www.domainname.com/directory/generatereportpdf.aspx?VIUEoYx7fvmJJgtoX2bOw2+bHMUSd9JTe39xjuWnj+...
hello,
I was wondering what's the applescript code for right-click?
thanks
Hello,
I need to convert the VBScript below to a language that is natively compatible with MacOS and Linux.
Do you have any ideas?
If possible, it would be greatly appreciated if you ...
Hello, I would like to use a script that will prompt for a password when I open Entourage 2008. If it could minimize the Entourage window until the password was entered that would definitely h...
I'd like to find a way to have my mac automatically copy the contents of a usb flash drive upon insertion. I have been trying to get it to do so with Image Capture preferences, but it's just n...
I'm terrible at AppleScript, and I'm trying to take any song that has a rating on it and write it to the comment in a unique and searchable way so that I don't have to rely on the rating field...
Okay, rephrasing this post.
I have no idea where to start this script.
I would like an applescript that looks at all the email in a given IMAP folder (account: AcctName, folder: Sorted). ...
I have the following code I need to convert to applescript.. I need to run excel on a mac and vba isn't working.. Any help is appreciated..
Thanks in advance
Option Explicit
Private Su...
Hi all,
I am writing a script that strips an email of its attachments, moves it to a folder, then moves it back to the originating folder.
I have everything down except for moving it bac...
I am having a horrible time getting the results of an AppleScript to go anywhere with exception to the Results pane below in AppleScript Editor. See the code below. This will call the approp...
Hi All,
I just got a new mac laptop, I have a spreadsheet in excell 2007 which I use to list items to my website www.socalstyleonline.com - I use various macros in my workbook to format the...
Hey,
I am trying to write some code in applescript that will do two things.
1.) automount a shared folder (via smb) that is specific to a user who logs in (via active directory).
2.) au...
Hello,
I am looking to deploy office 2k8, but like everyone else I need to set the default save format to 97-2004. In the applescript dictionary there is a Property calledl "default save f...
Can anyone help me to create a script that put both parenthesis () or any double mark in selected text. I will like to put with one keyboard the following double marks. example:
(text sele...
I have a mac lab consisting of 20+ imacs running OS X 10.4.7 they are networked and require login to use.
My problem is users tend to log off rather than shut down/ turn off the imacs and ...
I am using a MobileMe account (IMAP) and have folders on the account called Inbox Items and Sent Items to which I wish to move email from my Inbox and Sent. Using the code below I get an error...
I'm brand new to OS X and was looking at some way to automate a few tasks. I haven't ever used AppleScript before. I have a source folder that has a large number of raw video files in it. What...
