Re: AppleScript-Users Digest, Vol 20, Issue 49
Re: AppleScript-Users Digest, Vol 20, Issue 49
- Subject: Re: AppleScript-Users Digest, Vol 20, Issue 49
- From: John MacMullin via AppleScript-Users <email@hidden>
- Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:15:11 -0700
I went to the crowdfunding site and couldn’t understand it. What are we
supposed to sign up for?
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> 1. Re: AppleScript for resizing/repositioning Preview document
> windows (Barry Fass-Holmes)
> 2. Re: AppleScript for resizing/repositioning Preview document
> windows (Deivy Petrescu)
> 3. Re: Ann: New eBook AppleScript Latest Reference for v2.8
> (Takaaki Naganoya)
> 4. Re: Ann: New eBook AppleScript Latest Reference for v2.8
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:16:42 -0700
> From: Barry Fass-Holmes <email@hidden>
> To: Deivy Petrescu <email@hidden>, Applescript-users list
> <email@hidden>
> Subject: Re: AppleScript for resizing/repositioning Preview document
> windows
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> Hi Deivy,
>
> *Many* thanks; that did the trick (woo hoo!).
>
> Barry
>
>> On Oct 23, 2023, at 11:23 AM, Deivy Petrescu <email@hidden> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Barry
>> I am not sure if the loop doesn?t set the size or it is the last bound that
>> doesn?t work, or both.
>> In any case, when you loop with items like you did, the loop goes through
>> reference of the items and not the items that we want it to loop.
>> So, in general, when I loop in loops like the one you used, instead of
>>
>> set this_item to item i of _theWindows
>>
>> I use
>>
>> set this_item to contents of item i of _theWindows
>>
>> The contents of this_item is going to be the windows and not a reference to
>> item x of _theWindows.
>>
>> In any case, with this modification Laine?s script works here.
>>
>>
>> Best, be safe, wear mask, get vaccinated and keep social distance.
>>
>> Deivy Petrescu
>> email@hidden
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:31:52 -0400
> From: Deivy Petrescu <email@hidden>
> To: Barry Fass-Holmes <email@hidden>
> Cc: Applescript-users list <email@hidden>
> Subject: Re: AppleScript for resizing/repositioning Preview document
> windows
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Hello Barry.
> Glad it did it.
> I would advise you get used to adding "contents of? every time you loop over
> a list of items.
>
>> On Oct 23, 2023, at 3:16?PM, Barry Fass-Holmes <email@hidden> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Deivy,
>>
>> *Many* thanks; that did the trick (woo hoo!).
>>
>> Barry
>>
>>> On Oct 23, 2023, at 11:23 AM, Deivy Petrescu <email@hidden> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Barry
>>> I am not sure if the loop doesn?t set the size or it is the last bound that
>>> doesn?t work, or both.
>>> In any case, when you loop with items like you did, the loop goes through
>>> reference of the items and not the items that we want it to loop.
>>> So, in general, when I loop in loops like the one you used, instead of
>>>
>>> set this_item to item i of _theWindows
>>>
>>> I use
>>>
>>> set this_item to contents of item i of _theWindows
>>>
>>> The contents of this_item is going to be the windows and not a reference to
>>> item x of _theWindows.
>>>
>>> In any case, with this modification Laine?s script works here.
>>>
>>>
>>> Best, be safe, wear mask, get vaccinated and keep social distance.
>>>
>>> Deivy Petrescu
>>> email@hidden
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:14:54 +0900
> From: Takaaki Naganoya <email@hidden>
> To: Takaaki Naganoya via AppleScript-Users
> <email@hidden>
> Subject: Re: Ann: New eBook AppleScript Latest Reference for v2.8
> Message-ID: <email@hidden>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Hi All,
>
> Today, I had updated the book contents (Japanese version).? This is the
> preparation for English translated version (if possible).
>
> In Japan, I wrote ?AppleScript latest reference for macOS 10.11? in seven
> years ago.?
> Its English version did not exist.
>
> Japanese version book is on the assumption that older version.?
> English translated version book will be the first one.?
>
> So, I wrote "Introduction" section and "Remote Apple Events".
>
> Now this translation project have 19 supporters.
> If we get one more supporter, this project will start.
>
>
> Here is a crowdfunding page.
>
> https://www.fanbox.cc/@piyomarusoft
>
> Thank you,
>
> Takaaki Naganoya
>
>> 2023/10/13 15:57?Takaaki Naganoya via AppleScript-Users
>> <email@hidden>????:
>>
>> 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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>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:33:28 -0400
> From: "S. J. Cunningham" <email@hidden>
> To: AppleScript Listserv <email@hidden>
> Subject: Re: Ann: New eBook AppleScript Latest Reference for v2.8
> Message-ID: <email@hidden>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Takaaki,
>
> It is unclear, at least to me, if you want those who have already responded
> to your offer to officially donate to the crowdfunding page. If so, the only
> option I see there is to become a fan for 10,000 yen per month, about $67.
>
> Please explain what you want people to do a little more clearly and/or how
> and when you want the $40 sent.
>
> Thanks
>
>> On Oct 24, 2023, at 5:14 AM, Takaaki Naganoya via AppleScript-Users
>> <email@hidden> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Today, I had updated the book contents (Japanese version).
>> This is the preparation for English translated version (if possible).
>>
>> In Japan, I wrote ?AppleScript latest reference for macOS 10.11? in seven
>> years ago.
>>
>> Its English version did not exist.
>>
>> Japanese version book is on the assumption that older version.
>>
>> English translated version book will be the first one.
>>
>>
>> So, I wrote "Introduction" section and "Remote Apple Events".
>>
>> Now this translation project have 19 supporters.
>> If we get one more supporter, this project will start.
>>
>>
>> Here is a crowdfunding page.
>>
>> https://www.fanbox.cc/@piyomarusoft
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Takaaki Naganoya
>>
>>> 2023/10/13 15:57?Takaaki Naganoya via AppleScript-Users
>>> <email@hidden>????:
>>>
>>> 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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>>
>>
>>
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