Re: Is: Setting File & Creator Type access error; Was: Re: changing the "open with application" value for a file
Re: Is: Setting File & Creator Type access error; Was: Re: changing the "open with application" value for a file
- Subject: Re: Is: Setting File & Creator Type access error; Was: Re: changing the "open with application" value for a file
- From: Paul Berkowitz <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:15:03 -0700
- Thread-topic: Is: Setting File & Creator Type access error; Was: Re: changing the "open with application" value for a file
On 7/1/09 5:08 PM, "Paul Berkowitz" <email@hidden> wrote:
> That's not System Events vs. Finder.
>
> It's because your script *tells* the object whereas the first script just
> tells the application and tries to set a list or properties 'of' the object.
>
> That's how it works, and always has. You can only set multiple properties -
> a list of properties - of an object to a list of values if you tell the
> object directly. You can *get* values of a list of properties either way.
At least, that has been my experience over several years. I have just come
upon replies from others that indicate I may have been leading a sheltered
life, and that this behavior may differ from application to application. if
that is indeed the case, I defer to others' greater knowledge.
--
Paul Berkowitz
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