Is this possible?
Is this possible?
- Subject: Is this possible?
- From: Ian Sterling <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 00:12:06 -0600
I am a newbie to applescript, but was wondering if it was the tool to
accomplish something that is a really annoying task for me. Here is the
scenario, any pointers or help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a Win2k Advanced server storing around 2000 mp39s on a Macintosh
volume which are all in folders alphabetized by artist name then album name
(if I have the full album or a major portion of it). I would like to be
able to have applescript choose a specified number of random mp39s and copy
them to my mp3 folder on my powerbook. The part that has me stumped is
choosing the random files. Optimally, I would like the script to then save
the list of files chosen to a file and exclude them until all files have
been cycled through. Basically, this is what I9m thinking it would be
like....
mount ntmp3vol (using username/pass)
move all files in powerbook:hd:mp39s to trash
empty trash
copy random files from random folders from ntmp3vol to powerbook:hd:mp39s
folder (excluding files named in mp3list.txt)
list contents of powerbook:hd:mp39s as text
save text file as mp3list.txt
disconnect from ntmp3vol
Is this even possible? Being very new to AS, I just wanted your advice
before frustrating myself trying to do something which can9t be done.
Thanks for your help.
--
Ian Sterling
MCP, A+, MacLover
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MacOS for production.
Windows for Minesweeper.