ACTIVprimary 2 and Applescript

[Jos]

Did you know ACTIVprimary 2 for Mac has extensive Applescript support?
I have attached a flipchart that shows a very simple use of Applescript. Clicking on the 'Reveal old photo' button activates an Applescript that fades the new photo revealing an older photo below.

[daverosthorn]

wouldn't it be great if you could do that with AS2 for WIN32 :( *hint hint*

[Laura OHalloran]

Jos this is really cool [clap]

I'm pretty new to using Macs but was in receipt of a beautiful Powerbook for Christmas and am stunned at just how fabulous the software looks and behaves {}

What I'll need to do now is look into how to use Applescript - have you any suggestions as to the best way to get started?

Best wishes

Laura :)

[Jos]

Laura, two places on the web which are good starting points to learn about Applescript are:

http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/applescript/

http://www.applescriptsourcebook.com/home.html

To help with scripting ACTIVprimary I have attached a word doc describing the basic features and also a dictionary which lists the commands AP2 uses.


If you wish to look into Applescript in greater depth a good book is:
AppleScript: The Definitive Guide (Definitive Guides) (Paperback) by Matt Neuburg

There is also an active forum at:
http://bbs.applescript.net/

I hope this helps.

[Margaret Allen]

Jos

You are such a star. I think you could offer us MAC novices so much by way of ideas and suggestions..... keep 'em coming! +wave+

[Laura OHalloran]

Hi Jos

Thank you so much for this. I will take a look when I return from BETT week here in London. Looking forward to becoming an apple junkie!

Laura :D