 AppleScript FAQ
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Macscripter's AppleScript FAQ is a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions based on a simple Q&A format, split into several sub-categories. We have attempted to cover as many scripting related questions as possible. If you have more specific AppleScript or application-related questions, please post them to our Bulletin Board System. This system is host to thousands of AppleScript developers who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. While we strive to be as accurate as possible, answers may not apply to all versions of software, including but not limited to system software, applications and scripting additions. There is no guarantee that the answers will be applicable under all circumstances. Please notify us of any material which you believe to contain errors and/or omissions. |
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AppleScript Forums [Bulletin Board System]
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| bbs.macscripter.net is our long standing scripting forum, supporting the applescript community since 1999, for MacOS, OSX, AppleScript Studio, popular Script Editors, Automator and FaceSpan. |
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AppleScript Links
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| We try our very best to maintain an up to date and comprehensive listing of active AppleScript related web sites, covering all veins of the language. We have categorized them into well-demarcated sub-sections making it easy to find just about anything not covered here at macscripter.net. However, if we have overlooked your AppleScript web site, please contact us so we can add it to our list. Additionally, if you should find a link that no longer seems active, please let us know. |
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Automator Actions
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The place for Automator Workflows. With Automatoractions.com, you'll never find yourself at a loss for Workflow Actions. Developers are extending the reach of Automator by creating new Actions for applications. Expand your library by downloading new Actions or create your own using AppleScript and upload them here to share. Accomplish all of your time-consuming, repetitive manual tasks quickly, efficiently and effortlessly with Automator Workflows. It's simple to create custom Workflows just by dragging items, pointing and clicking. Perform the task once using your Automator Workflow or many times. |
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Books/Resources
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| There are many great resources available on AppleScript and scripting both Mac OS and OSX operating systems. We maintain an updated reference of the most popular scripting related resources, all of which may be ordered through Amazon.com. If you know of a great book or resource that is not covered here, or an upcoming author, please contact us and we will add it to this list. If you're looking to buy today, please follow the links to add your choices to your shopping list. |
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Code Exchange
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| Welcome to Code Exchange. We felt it was important to provide a mechanism for the scripting community to share coding ideas freely, by making them easily and instantly available. This is an experiment where you can browse AppleScript coding solutions, offer suggestions on how to code a particular snippet more efficiently and find alternate methods of obtaining similar results via AppleScript. We want to hear from you. Please support Code Exchange by Submitting your snippets for others to glean from. |
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Contact Us!
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We want to hear from you. The sole purpose and goal of MacScripter is the evangelism of Applescript and what we can bring to the community as a scripting resource. |
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MacFreelancer
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MacFreelancer is the marketplace for businesses to post outsourced projects to a pool of quality mac developers in a reverse auction styled environment. If need design web pages, write Cocoa apps, or help with an Applescript workflow, this is the place to be. Buyers: Post your development projects to be bid for free. No escrow accounts or hidden fees. Developers: pay a small one time fee to accept projects awarded to you. |
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ScriptBuilders
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| ScriptBuilders is MacScripter.net's ever growing archive of AppleScript scripts, providing you a well balanced selection of files that cater to all veins of the language. This section is dedicated to those who provide their efforts to the community; not only to accomplish some task, but also for others to learn from. Currently we have over 1500 files available for download, subdivided into 24 categories, which you can access via the menu below. Some packages contain more than one script. We strive to keep this archive as up-to-date as possible, so if you notice a script that isn't posted in its latest version, please let us know. |
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Scripting Additions @ osaxen.com
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| Scripting additions (also known as osaxen) are compiled C/C++ code that enhance the functionality of Applescript. in this section you can find information about most scripting additions that are available for download. |
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Submit Articles/Tutorials to Macscripter
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| Send us your Articles, or Tutorials! We welcome all scripting related articles or tutorials. |
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unScripted
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| We want to hear from you. If a particular AppleScript concept, command or task has you stumped, email Adam a note and we'll see about getting it cleared up within the pages of unScripted. Be sure to check the AppleScript FAQ pages and the MacScripter BBS Archives first. Your answer may lie within! |
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Upload Section
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Please support MacScripter and the scripting community by sharing your work! Thank You for your contributions to MacScripter. This website relies on your contributions, whether they be freeware, shareware or commercial. We have labored to provide Authors the best environment for maintaining their assets on the server, while at the same time providing repositories that offer guaranteed file delivery to the community. For ScriptBuilders, Automator Actions and Scripting Additions, developers can register and upload to manage their assets directly. Registering is easy! |
