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CCreate tooling to understand AppleScript better — Part 1
With knowledge of a few tools you’ll find working with AppleScript doesn’t have to be a frustrating experience. Introducing the Script Editor, the Dictionary, and convincing AppleScript to tell you some magic strings.
TCreate tooling to explore AppleScript — Part 2
Examine available windows, classes, and anchors
CCreate tooling to explore AppleScript— Part 3
Nested Tell statements, the System Events application, and the Accessibility Inspector
EExploring AppleScript — Part 4
Making scripts readable, reliable, and reusable
EExploring AppleScript — Part 5
Putting all we’ve learned into a useful script and avoiding some script-killing gotchas.
EExploring AppleScript — Part 6 : Reaching the Goal
This should wrap the series. I discuss how and where to save scripts, and all the security settings you need to have your script run from the macOS menu bar.
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