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  1. wisecracker

    Simple Applescript help.

    For a few years now I have been developing a bash script that is a calibrated text mode AudioScope. A guy on here, 'kryten2', if he still on here, helped solve auto recording as a capture for OSX 10.7.5. The original function in my script that works fine is here:- #...
  2. T

    macOS [Request] A script to save PDF of current webpage & send to Notes

    Hi all, I was wondering if anybody might be able to write (or share) an Applescript that would send a PDF "printout" of the current webpage I'm viewing and then insert it into a new note Apple Notes (and ideally, could delete the local PDF once Notes has it). (t's exactly like if I were to...
  3. maverick28

    macOS Help me, please, to understand an explanation regarding AppleScript - a question from a dummie.

    Hi all there, I'm a complete novice in the area and I'm just learning from Hanaan Rosenthal, Hamish Sanderson "Learn AppleScript. A comprehensive guide, 3rd edition (2010)". I came across this place in a section about constructing references of Part 2.Understanding how application scripting...
  4. Insector X

    macOS Applescript, help Printing All Files in a Folder as Client

    Hi, I just signed up! I've been trying to find this answer, but I think I'm going to have to just ask. Hello All. This folder I'm trying to print from a folder that is on a server that I'm connected to via afp over tcp/ip. The folder is called "Network Printer ƒ" and is on the root...
  5. A

    macOS Auto copy CD contents to desktop

    I have seen a few threads regarding apple scripts that can copy the contents of a CD to the desktop; however, I'm truly struggling with this. Can anyone help explain (in some detail) how you would automate the copying of a data CD to a desktop? My preference would be to (1) create a folder...
  6. C

    Security questions (spy, workflow, applescript, etc).

    Hello, Last few year I had couple of minor issues with security of my macbook air. I have firevault installed, antivirus (avast or bitdefender) and firewall on. I do travel a lot and had someone to look at my mac in couple of shady places (3rd world country, not autosized workshop). Is it...
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  7. J.Henning

    macOS Copy files to new folder structure

    Hello People! I got a gigantic task i would like to simplify with a bit of Applescript. Basically i'd like to move or copy a lot of files to a new folder structure. I have a few different folders with about 500-4000 jpg's, see image below. First image shows old structure, 2nd image show the...
  8. M

    macOS Applescript line break in Text Wrangler?

    I'm using Applescript to generate CSV files in Text Wrangler. What character do I need to append to my lines in Applescript for Text Wrangler to see it as a line break? "¬" is not working. Perhaps an ASCI code? Help greatly appreciated.
  9. B

    macOS Applescript, go to url with date calc

    I would like to create a script that will take me to a calculated date on my online Setmore calendar. The URL for the Setmore Calendar is: https://my.setmore.com/calendar#daily/0/26022016 (with the last 8 digits being the date, UK format) So far i have: tell application "Safari" to open...
  10. M

    Applescript No Longer working in El Capitan

    Hi there. I have an applescript that I've been using to set up a tunnel when I have to log into a particular VPN Network. It allows me to still access the interest while using VPN. The Applescript stopped working once I upgraded to El Capitan and I get an error every time. Please help. I have no...
  11. ZoeAnnette

    macOS AppleScript not working but no error. Create new event in Calendar

    I have some limited experience in other languages (Java, Matlab) but have not used applescript until now. I am trying to make a small program that will create several spaced out events in Calendar however when I run it no calendar event is made but no error is shown. Does anyone have any...
  12. rfitz9

    macOS Applescript & Automator Help

    Hello All, I'm new to Applescript and Automator. After reading this post, I've become obsessed with scripting and automating. I'm basically trying to teach myself - and having a lot of fun doing so. I'm trying to figure out how to script a task and I'm getting stuck. Here's what I'm trying to...
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