Re: Ann: New eBook AppleScript Latest Reference for v2.8
Re: Ann: New eBook AppleScript Latest Reference for v2.8
- Subject: Re: Ann: New eBook AppleScript Latest Reference for v2.8
- From: "S. J. Cunningham via AppleScript-Users" <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:05:23 -0400
I would also be willing to help with proofreading.
> On Oct 16, 2023, at 7:35 AM, Ray Robertson via AppleScript-Users
> <email@hidden> wrote:
>
> Takaaki,
>
> I don’t script much anymore, but would like to support your efforts with $40
> in thanks for all you are doing for the community.
>
> If you need any help proofreading a couple of chapters translated into
> English, let me know. Perhaps a few others here could contribute proofreading
> time as well.
>
> Ray Robertson
> Still Waters Qigong
> New evidence-based practice: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
>
>
>> On Oct 16, 2023, at 1:04 AM, Takaaki Naganoya via AppleScript-Users
>> <email@hidden
>> <mailto:email@hidden>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi, all
>>
>> Many people agreed. Thank you for your heartwarming messages.
>>
>> Currently, 10 people have agreed to this. I will start once we have 10 more
>> people.
>>
>> Apple is not aware of the overall picture of AppleScript, and even Apple
>> personnel only understand individual phenomena.
>>
>> By knowing the current situation well, we can stop Apple from doing
>> something unreasonable, and conversely, we can also see if something could
>> have been better.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Takaaki Naganoya
>>
>>
>>> 2023/10/15 4:50、John Garrigues <email@hidden
>>> <mailto:email@hidden>>のメール:
>>>
>>> I too would be interested in purchasing a copy, but would you consider
>>> allowing a preview of a section first? (In Japanese is fine; I’ll translate
>>> with ChatGPT).
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> John
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Oct 14, 2023, at 02:37, Rowland Carson via AppleScript-Users
>>>> <email@hidden
>>>> <mailto:email@hidden>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Please add me to those interested in the english version at $40.
>>>>
>>>> in friendship
>>>>
>>>> Rowland
>>>>
>>>>> On 2023-10-13, at 14:45, Takaaki Naganoya via AppleScript-Users
>>>>> <email@hidden
>>>>> <mailto:email@hidden>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Stephen,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for your interest.
>>>>>
>>>>> Now, this book is full written in Japanese language.
>>>>> Some people ask me about English version (thanks).
>>>>>
>>>>> If at least 20 readers exist, I'll try it under this condition.
>>>>>
>>>>> --Book will be divided into 4 part
>>>>> --One book will be sold at US$ 40
>>>>> --Supplement Scripts may be omitted (hardly depend on Japanese Emoji)
>>>>>
>>>>> Takaaki Naganoya
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> 2023/10/13 22:10、Stephen Cronin <email@hidden
>>>>>> <mailto:email@hidden>>のメール:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Is there an English version? Link?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 11:57 PM, Takaaki Naganoya via AppleScript-Users
>>>>>>> <email@hidden
>>>>>>> <mailto:email@hidden>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seven years have passed since the publication of the first "AppleScript
>>>>>>> Latest Reference for macOS 10.11". We have published a completely
>>>>>>> updated updated version. The PDF is 974 pages.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> https://piyomarusoft.booth.pm/items/4923559
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Updated to match the latest OS environment
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Updated for macOS 12/13/14 to match the current AppleScript v2.8
>>>>>>> environment. As much as possible, we track changes in terminology
>>>>>>> dictionaries for each application since macOS 10.13 and evaluate the
>>>>>>> security constraints of each AppleScript execution program using
>>>>>>> benchmark scripts.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wider, easier to understand, more detailed
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The number of pages has been significantly increased from the original
>>>>>>> "AppleScript Latest Reference" (483 pages) to 974 pages. As a result,
>>>>>>> we have expanded the scope of explanation.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In addition, we have adopted a chapter structure divided by the
>>>>>>> difficulty of the explanation content and the level of the intended
>>>>>>> user.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Useful information for beginners to Script (Introduction), Useful
>>>>>>> information for Script users (Usage), Useful information for users who
>>>>>>> actually write scripts (Practical), Useful information to look up when
>>>>>>> you have a problem. Information (materials), etc.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The appendix of this book includes the latest version of Snipet
>>>>>>> Script's "Piyomaru Context Menu Assistant" which can be called from the
>>>>>>> script editor's context menu, "Piyomaru Script Templates" which can be
>>>>>>> called as a script editor template, and "Dynamic Menu Clicker" which is
>>>>>>> a powerful helper for GUI Scripting. It will be configured (I will
>>>>>>> attach it all together from now on, as it requires some modification).
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This book is an easy-to-understand summary of information that will be
>>>>>>> useful for both those who are planning to dabble in Script and those
>>>>>>> who are already using it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Table Of Contents:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ■Special feature
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> All about AppleScriptv2.8
>>>>>>> Shortcuts Events
>>>>>>> AppleScript instruction extension in the era without OSAX
>>>>>>> Remove various security restrictions
>>>>>>> Current status of various support programs
>>>>>>> Explanation of AppleScript compatibility of macOS standard equipment &
>>>>>>> Apple genuine apps
>>>>>>> Finder/Automator/Calendar/Contacts/Mail/Maps/Messages/Music/Memos/Photos/System
>>>>>>> Settings/Preview/QuickTime Player/Reminder/Safari/Script
>>>>>>> Editor/Shortcuts/Terminal/TextEdit/tv/VoiceOver/Screen Sharing/
>>>>>>> Console/System Information/Keynote/Pages/Numbers/Claris FileMaker
>>>>>>> Pro/Xcode/Apple Configurator/Garageband/iMovie/Instruments
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ■Introduction
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What shapes the AppleScript world?
>>>>>>> Standard macOS applications that support AppleScript
>>>>>>> Various macOS standard tools that can execute AppleScript
>>>>>>> Third-party hardware and software that can run AppleScript
>>>>>>> What is AppleScript?
>>>>>>> How to use the script editor
>>>>>>> What happens during "Syntax check"
>>>>>>> Things to prepare before writing a script
>>>>>>> AppleScript Fastest Master
>>>>>>> Grammar edition
>>>>>>> List of AppleScript reserved words
>>>>>>> AppleScript Latest Reference
>>>>>>> tell blocks/actions/dialog display/commands/other language
>>>>>>> calls/ordinals/control syntax/string operations/system date/data
>>>>>>> types/constants/variable/property declarations/functions/operators/path
>>>>>>> related/file input/output/localization Related/Text summarization/Web
>>>>>>> service calls/Filter references/Subroutine declarations/Meaningless
>>>>>>> words/Clipboard control/Volume control/Script objects/Others
>>>>>>> Instruction pattern for application
>>>>>>> What is Script Debugger?
>>>>>>> Finder terminology dictionary strategy guide
>>>>>>> Standard processing using Finder
>>>>>>> Column: Finder setting items that affect GUI app operations
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ■Usage version
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> How to use the Script Menu
>>>>>>> FastScripts 3
>>>>>>> Script Menu for each application
>>>>>>> Folder action explanation
>>>>>>> AppleScript used from Terminal
>>>>>>> Various plug-insAppleScript
>>>>>>> PDF Workflow Script Explanation
>>>>>>> Mail Plugin Script Explanation
>>>>>>> Call from context menu
>>>>>>> Obsolete plugin AppleScript
>>>>>>> Other AppleScript Launchers ~ Switch Control/Automator/Shortcuts/Voice
>>>>>>> Control/Adobe Illustrator 2023/Adobe InDesign 2023/Keyboard
>>>>>>> Maestro/Hammerspoon/Service Station/Dropzone 4/Visual Studio
>>>>>>> Code/CotEditor+PowerPack/Xojo 2023/Live Code/Elgato Stream Deck
>>>>>>> AppleScript under restricted user account & restricted machine
>>>>>>> environment
>>>>>>> Parental Controls and AppleScript
>>>>>>> AppleScript under MDM restrictions
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ■Practical edition
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Check OS version number
>>>>>>> Know your runtime environment
>>>>>>> Hardware information
>>>>>>> GUI Scripting Overview
>>>>>>> Easily utilize online functions from AppleScript
>>>>>>> REST API call
>>>>>>> JavaScript library calls on CDN
>>>>>>> Script operation techniques that do not require creating droplets
>>>>>>> Introduction to Cocoa Scripting
>>>>>>> List of supported frameworks (macOS 13/14)
>>>>>>> Sell apps created with AppleScript on the Mac App Store
>>>>>>> Piyomaru Context Menu Assistant
>>>>>>> Piyomaru Script Templates
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ■Materials
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Technologies that are not compatible with AppleScript
>>>>>>> Different coordinate systems for each application
>>>>>>> AppleScript written in a proprietary macro language ~ Microsoft Office
>>>>>>> VBA/Claris FileMaker Pro Script Step
>>>>>>> Cooperation with iOS devices
>>>>>>> Preparation
>>>>>>> Run AppleScript from iOS device
>>>>>>> Update information on your iOS device
>>>>>>> Make a phone call with AppleScript
>>>>>>> Send SMS with AppleScript
>>>>>>> Make a FaceTime call with your iPhone/iPad
>>>>>>> Resource reference ~ Predicate statement/UTI/icon/disk image
>>>>>>> History of AppleScript
>>>>>>> Element technology history of macOS and AppleScript
>>>>>>> History of AppleScript macOS edition
>>>>>>> History of AppleScript Classic MacOS edition
>>>>>>> AppleScript FAQs
>>>>>>> Error number and error message
>>>>>>> AppleScript error code table
>>>>>>> key code table
>>>>>>> Key code for key input simulation
>>>>>>> Afterword
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Takaaki Naganoya
>>>>>>> email@hidden
>>>>>>> http://piyocast.com/as/
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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