Re: Learning AppleScript (was Re: New to the list...)
Re: Learning AppleScript (was Re: New to the list...)
- Subject: Re: Learning AppleScript (was Re: New to the list...)
- From: "Stephen Swift (aka Burnum)" <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 12:24:58 -0400
At 6/18/01 8:30 AM, JollyRoger (email@hidden) Wrote:
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Hi David,
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Here are some resources that have helped others learn AppleScript. These
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are probably helpful (although I never had the occasion to check them out):
Other recommended resources:
http: //www.macscripter.net
http://www.macobserver.com/tips/applescript/index.html
The AppleScript for Dummies Book
- a good book for starting out, but you'll want to read Danny Goodman's book
for more information.
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I guess I would say the best way to start is to start *simple*. Write some
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small scripts to get the feel of things before you go and try to write the
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next revolutionary script. ;) It's better to get the fundamentals out of
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the way first.
Think of things you do every day, and then try to figure out how to
AppleScript them. If you get stuck, send us an e-mail.
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Also, look at the code that other script writers post here. And don't just
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look at it - try it out. Copy scripts that interest you from this list,
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paste them into your script editor and run them.
Don't get overwhelmed by scripts. Some scripts you may not understand
because you don't work with the program the person is trying to script.
Stephen Swift ?' The Burnum Man
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