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Re: I can't move Bob
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Re: I can't move Bob


  • Subject: Re: I can't move Bob
  • From: Eric Sackett <email@hidden>
  • Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 19:43:44 -0400

I've found that if the desktop "View Options" is set to "Always snap to
grid," it won't let you move items via AppleScript (Mac OS 9.1). I have a
broom-like script that turns off the snap to grid option, moves the items,
then turns the snap back on.

--
Eric

> From: Greg Back <email@hidden>
> Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 11:56:36 -0400
> To: <email@hidden>
> Subject: Re: I can't move Bob
>
> I'm having the same problem, with the same error message. I am a new
> applescript user, too. I started using Bill Brigg's AppleScript Primer, but
> I can't get the "Broom" to work. It won't let me move files, disks, etc.
> around the desktop. I wonder if it has something to do with Multiple Users
> (which I am running). Or is it something else?
>
> Please Help!!!
>
> Greg B.


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