Publisher's Synopsis
Automate virtually any task on your Mac with scripts If you want to automate workflow on a Mac, AppleScript developer Mark Munro can show you how. Having worked with AppleScript almost from day one, he shares his methods, tips, and insights to help you automate virtually any Mac task using this universal–access, open–ended scripting tool. You′ll quickly master the English–like syntax of AppleScript, write scripts to control apps, explore subroutines and open–ended programming, and learn advanced techniques you can put to immediate use. Learn AppleScript and Script Editor basics and master the language Work with text objects, numbers, lists, records, subroutines, and data and system events Understand "if–then" statements and logical branching, and write a conditional script Control applications with scripts Explore open–ended programming, and create an image batch processor Produce flexible and expandable scripts using a hierarchical subroutine design Organize code into modules and libraries and create multi–module solutions Access the latest information on Apple development Visit www.wileydevreference.com for the latest on tools and techniques for Apple development, as well as code snippets and examples from this book.
