AppleScript for Dummies |  | Author: Tom Trinko
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Edition: 2
Pages: 402
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.2
ISBN: 0764574949
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.43
UPC: 785555890992
EAN: 9780764574948
ASIN: 0764574949
Publication Date: September 3, 2004
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Product Description
* According to Apple, the latest version of Mac OS X (10.3) contains the most significant release of AppleScript in the past decade; the new version of AppleScript includes changes to existing tools as well as new features and applications
* This book is updated to cover the latest in AppleScript technology and new Apple software, and teaches the reader how to script Internet activities, automate workflows, customize iLife applications, and much more
* Using practical, easy-to-understand tips and directions, Tom Trinko shows ordinary users how to harness the power of the AppleScript programming language
* Includes coverage on finding and installing AppleScript; using AppleScript to automate tasks in programs such as Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro, and the Mac OS Finder; arranging applications to work together to accomplish complex tasks; controlling applications that aren't even scriptable; taking advantage of tools that make composing AppleScript programs easy and fun; and finding additional AppleScript information on the Internet and elsewhere
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 An excellent reference for my clients! October 28, 1998
Tony Martin (atmartin@hotmail.com) (Austin, TX)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
As a Macintosh AppleScript developer, I use this book as a training prep tool for the sccripts I design for my clients. It has all the pertainent operation information that I would use for client education - if I had to produce such a reference myself. For the individual wishing to learn AppleScript on his/her own, it is a great beginner to intermediate guide.
 Even At Times Lame Humor Helps July 5, 2008
W. Cooper (Chicago, IL USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a person with rudimentary programming experience (I've taken basic courses in Pascal and C) I'm finding Mr. Trinko's book helpful. The criticism that his injecting bits of humor interferes with learning AppleScript doesn't resonate with me. While not every pun evokes a grin, they take up only a fraction of a second of reading time, and they lighten the task of learning a complex technical skill.
I have no way to judge whether Trinko's approach is poorly organized or not, but the pace of learning and exposure to new topics seems to me smooth and continuous. When he pops in a concept that won't be fully explained until later in the text, he warns the reader. He also reminds the reader where to look back in previous chapters to review a particular idea that has become important again in the discussion.
I find the book a welcome companion. Whether I'll become proficient at AppleScript after having finished it is another matter. I bought this book, assuming that it is a low-level introductory guide, and not a fully fleshed out handbook for developers. I would expect to go on to study more sophisticated presentations that contain expanded reference resources.
Meanwhile, I'm having fun with AppleScript for Dummies.
Good starters guide July 15, 2002
robstott
As a non-programmer I found this a really easy introduction to Applescripting - everything I know about it came from this book. The weak gags wear a little thin after a while, but I guess lighten the tone a bit. My only criticism is that there isn't more info in scripting specific apps like Quark, Illustrator etc but you can't win em all, eh?An excellent intro to Applescripting, folks who can already program may need something more technical though. r.
Great book! January 27, 2009
J. Vargas (San Jose, CA)
Great hard to find book was available and in great condition! Very prompt service! The item was in better shape (for a used book) than I expected it to be as well :-)
Probably the most complete applescript book for beginners. August 1, 1996
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
A good book for beginners who want a bit more than just the absolute basics. This book will guide you from the simplest of applescript scripts, to writing scripts that will save you heaps of time and effort
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