Re: class reference "date" problems
Re: class reference "date" problems
- Subject: Re: class reference "date" problems
- From: Jean-Christophe Helary <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:27:18 +0900
Christopher,
Thank you so much for the help.
> While Apple has devoted more resources to AppleScript over the last couple of releases of OSX there have been a lot of gaps for a long time.
>
> That's why you need to buy a book or two if you're at all serious about AppleScript - and belong to the Applescript Users List and MacScripter.net.
What are the recommended books (I'm actually more a book person) ?
I'd like something that gives a thorough reference for the language now that I can sort of find my way.
I saw Macscripter.net and registered there the other day after my Terminal question but I can't seem to wrap my mind around online fora... I'll try again.
>> Here it compiles to:
>> date "Thursday, May 4, 1961 at 11:30:00"
>>
>> (notice the lack of GMT reference, even though I seem to have it in System preference...)
>
> I believe it pulls only from the Full-Date and the Medium-Time, but you'd have to check to be sure.
That's what it looks like.
>> Then why hasn't the reference been updated ? *Or* is there a way to find how my system impacts on what is valid and what is not ?
>
> Because.
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> If you don't like the answer talk to Apple and file a bug.
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> 😎
I'm fine with the answer :(
> Get used to the fact that with AppleScript you need a good reference, mentoring, and the willingness to tinker.
>
> As a relative newbie don't feel bad if AppleScript makes you want to pull your hair out sometimes. It's happened to most of us.
Two more open questions:
1) is Javascript less of a hassle ?
2) is there an Applescript wiki ?
Jean-Christophe Helary
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