On 25/1/07 10:55, "Andrew Oliver" <email@hidden> wrote:
>
> On Jan 25, 2007, at 2:32 AM, Chris Mills wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I've got a choose from list action in my applescript but the number
>> of choices is rather large - I can't find a way to alter the height
>> of the control.
>>
>> Ideally I'd like to only show one option and then have a drop down
>> list with a scroll bar but can't figure out how to do this in
>> applescript - any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks
>
>
> Short answer - you can't, at least not with vanilla AppleScript.
>
> There are a couple of UI extensions to AppleScript that let you build
> simple UI elements such as dialogs, and these will let you do it, but
> I don't know their Universal state, and therefore suitability. Check
> 24U Appearance OSAX, and I believe Smile has something in this area,
> too.
>
> Failing that, your options re to build your app in a more full-
> featured environment such as FaceSpan or AppleScript Studio
>
> Appearance OSAX: http://www.24usoftware.com/AppearanceOSAX
> Smile: http://www.satimage.fr/software/en/index.html
>
> FaceSpan: http://www.latenightsw.com/
> AppleScript Studio:
> http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/applescript/studio.html
>
> Andrew
Alternatively, take a look at Pashua.
Freeware, and allows you to create fully feature interfaces on the fly.
Allows you to use icons, buttons, text fields, drop down menus, images,
password fields, open dialogs etc etc etc.
--
Barry
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