Mark Conway Munro 
AppleScript 

Developers will advance their Apple Script skills easily with
this guide

Part of the Developer Reference series, this book is packed with
professional secrets for designing and building automated solutions
with Apple Script, the powerful, system-level scripting language
built into every Mac. Programmers will discover new ways to
increase their professional efficiency and become more valuable in
their jobs.

With up to date coverage of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and
loaded with real-world tips and techniques, this guide includes
best practices and conventions along with informative lessons.
You’ll advance your scripting skills to the next level under the
direction of a long-time veteran of the Apple Script community.

* Provides step-by-step lessons for designing and building
automated solutions with Apple Script

* Written by a well-respected veteran of the Apple Script
community

* Part of the Developer Reference series that focuses on
enhancing the skills of professional Apple developers

* Filled with professional secrets, tips and techniques to help
programmers increase their professional value

* Includes best practices, naming conventions, and much
more

With the information you’ll get from Apple Script, you’ll become a
better and more effective developer.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are
not included as part of e Book file.

Table of Content

Foreword.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part I: Apple Script: The Power of Automation.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Apple Script Programming.

Chapter 2: Workflow Automation with Apple Script.

Chapter 3: Apple Script Deployment Options.

Chapter 4: Making the Case for Standardization.

Part II: Learning the Apple Script Language.

Chapter 5: Exploring Apple Script Basics.

Chapter 6: Getting Started with the Apple Script Editor.

Chapter 7: Working with Text Objects.

Chapter 8: Working with Numbers and Unit Types.

Chapter 9: Working with Dates and Times.

Chapter 10: Other Apple Script Data Classes.

Chapter 11: Working with Lists.

Chapter 12: Working with Records.

Chapter 13: Logical Branching.

Chapter 14: Looping.

Chapter 15: Dealing with Script Errors.

Chapter 16: Getting Started with Scripting Additions.

Part III: Using Scripts to Control Applications.

Chapter 17: Controlling Applications with Scripts.

Chapter 18: Working with Image Events.

Chapter 19: Working with Database Events.

Chapter 20: Working with System Events.

Part IV: Using Subroutines and Open-Ended
Programming.

Chapter 21: Using Subroutines for Non-Linear Programming.

Chapter 22: Introduction to Open-Ended Programming.

Chapter 23: Designing a Hierarchical Subroutine Structure.

Part V: Organizing Code into Modules and Libraries for
Multi-Module Solutions.

Chapter 24: Introduction to Multi-Module Solutions.

Chapter 25: Designing Open-Ended, Multi-Module Solutions.

Appendix: Apple Script Web Resources.

Index.

About the author

Mark Conway Munro is a professional programmer who has used Apple Script, Apple Script Studio, and File Maker Pro on a daily basis since 1992. He has designed and deployed numerous complex custom solutions for clients such as Adobe Systems, The Associated Press, BMG, Kraft Maid Cabinetry, Sony Music Distribution, and many more.