AppleScript
Automate virtually any task on your Mac with scriptsIf 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 languageWork with text objects, numbers, lists, records, subroutines, and data and system eventsUnderstand "if-then" statements and logical branching, and write a conditional scriptControl applications with scriptsExplore open-ended programming, and create an image batch processorProduce flexible and expandable scripts using a hierarchical subroutine designOrganize code into modules and libraries and create multi-module solutionsAccess the latest information on Apple developmentVisit www.wileydevreference.com for the latest on tools and techniques for Apple development, as well as code snippets and examples from this book.