"Eric Postpischil" wrote:
> There is information on the script language
AppleScript? Yes, there is. Lots.
> and you can look up iCal
> actions and events through the Script Editor's dictionary function.
That's right. That's the place to start.
> That leaves a lot unanswered, such as how does a script triggered by
> an event alarm refer to the event that triggered it? Do I make a new
> to-do by puzzling out the necessary script statements to create a to-
> do
Yes.
It also really sounds like you're not familiar with AppleScript. That's
okay, since you need to start some time.
What I would suggest you do is search Google for some iCal scripts and take
a look at them. You'll be able to get a sense of how to "talk to" various
iCal objects and to manipulate properties and elements of various objects.
A very quick search, using these terms: +ical +applescript
yields some immediately useful results.
>From your post, it reads like you're looking for a very basic beginning
point for learning AppleScript. I happen to think that having in mind a
process, like you describe, is a great way to focus one's learning. You
have a small goal (your script) and you can work toward it in small steps.
Make a new iCal calendar to play with and then start examining the iCal
dictionary and other iCal scripts. That will give you some very clear idea
of how to proceed.
Once you get your script generally structured, or close, then you can ask
around here to solve any problems or to make adjustments.
--
Gary
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