Author Description
The essential guide to using AppleScript to control operations of the Macintosh Finder. Apple scripting language is like a "super macro" language that allows different programs to work together. With the information in this book, AppleScript can be used by programmers and power users to create even more powerful and integrated work environments.
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THE THESIS
This guide investigates the technical implementation of AppleScript to automate and control the operations of the Macintosh Finder. Authored by Apple Computer Inc., the text serves as a primary technical manual for developers and power users. It provides the necessary syntax, command structures, and logic required to integrate disparate software applications into a cohesive, automated workflow.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Syntax and command structures for the AppleScript language
- Methods for automating Finder operations and file management
- Integration techniques for cross-application communication
- Technical documentation for creating custom macro environments
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this as a foundational technical reference for legacy Macintosh automation. Users frequently note the precise, instructional nature of the prose which is designed for those with existing programming knowledge.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
1994-07-21
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN-10:
0201409100
ISBN-13:
9780201409109
Macintosh
Reference
Programming
Applescript Computer Program Language
Technology
Software Development
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