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: Takaaki Naganoya via AppleScript-Users <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:55:00 +0900
Hi All,
I made some check about this with some members.
And I found that I misunderstood the meaning of "crowdfunding".
I took this word "A kind person on the unknown clouds (ex. Middle East oil
king) agree with the project and provide funds".
I thought this word as a kind of praying for rain.
It was completely misunderstanding.
I wrote a introduction. If the last one member agreed, I make four book page.
--How to join this project
You can join this project by purchase pre-order book at my ebook store.
https://piyomarusoft.booth.pm/
(Not yet)
--Introduction
Welcome to "AppleScript Latest Reference for v2.8" English translation project.
This is a kind of "pre-order".
This PDF is the first step of this project. There is no contents yet.
I'll translate Japanese version into 4 separated books. Now, Japanese version
have about 1,000 pages.
Each books will be separated into about 250 pages of original one.
--Writing period
How long does it take? It is not a predictive phenomenon.
I can write 8 small books per month. Large books took less than one month.
"AppleScript latest reference" took many years. I tried to write this book in
vain 5 times.
It took about 5 years. I wrote small theme books and gather them into one.
On the other hand, English translation is a hard work for me. Because English
is not my mother tongue. I'm a good Japanese speaker and writer. Writing
English is a kind of asceticism.
So, I separated a Japanese version book into 4 English translated books. The
first book will be a touchstone.
--How it does it cost?
A book takes US$40. This price will be reviewed in each 3 months. Exchange rate
will be used at that point. This price does not include fees.
--Reporting period
This is an unfinished work. So, I have a duty for reporting at least once per
one month.
You can re-download pre-ordered book. It is a report and current progress.
--Refund
This system does not have refund method. So, if you don't trust me, you'd
better pre-order one by one.
If you order four books, I have a great pressure.
--Other
If you have any question or suggestion with this project, give me email.
Thank you,
Takaaki Naganoya
email@hidden
> 2023/10/24 18:33、S. J. Cunningham via AppleScript-Users
> <email@hidden>のメール:
>
> 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>のメール:
>>>
>>> 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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