AppleScript Studio is the breakthrough technology from Apple that combines the simplicity of AppleScript with the remarkable easy-to-use features of Interface Builder and Project Builder. Your script-based applications now can look like full-fledged Aqua applications because that s what they are. You don t need to write a line of traditional code. If you re a developer using Cocoa, or Carbon, you can now add AppleScript features to your application with AppleScript Studio. With simple hooks for everything from reading and writing your own documents, to using Web services, AppleScript Studio can open new areas of easy-to-implement opportunity. With extensive code samples, this tutorial will get you up to speed quickly. Click on one of the movie topics below to start learning!
Introducing AppleScript StudioAbout the Example CodeIntroduction to AppleScript StudioAppleScript Studio OverviewConnections / Scripts / CocoaCreating a AppleScript Application pt. 1Creating a AppleScript Application pt. 2Creating a AppleScript Application pt. 3Converting Existing AppleScriptsReviewing AppleScriptUsing Script EditorBasic AppleScript CommandsBasic AppleScript Programming ConceptsVariables / Globals / Properties / RecordsAppleScript Data StructuresUsing Handlers pt. 1Using Handlers pt. 2Try Blocks and Error HandlersGetting Started with Project BuilderA Project Builder OverviewCustomizing Project BuilderCreating a Template-Based ApplicationLooking at Groups and FilesControlling Project BuilderAppleScript Studio AssistanceUsing Project Builder FindBuilding and Running ProjectsWorking with Project InformationGetting Started with Interface BuilderAn Interface Builder Overview
Working with the Design Window
Working with Palettes
Working with the Info Window
Working with the Nib File Window
Working with the Menu Editor
Advanced Design Window Techniques
Troubleshooting and Testing the Interface
Customizing Interface Builder
Working with AppleScript Studio WindowsSetting Up a Window
Using Formatters
Opening a Second Window
Using Popup Menus
Case Study (1) Creating the Application
Case Study (2) Naming Objects
Case Study (3) Finishing
Working with TextBasic Text Fields
Formatting Text Fields
Working with Text Views
Adding Formatting Menus to Text Views
Working with ControllersUnderstanding Event Processing
Defining Controllers
Working Across Nib Files
Working with Outline and Table ViewsSetting Up a Table View in Interface Builder
Setting Up a Table View in Project Builder
Finishing the Table View
Setting Up an Outline View pt. 1
Setting Up an Outline View pt. 2
Setting Up an Outline View pt. 3
Finishing the Outline View
Using a Data Source with a Table View pt. 1
Using a Data Source with a Table View pt. 2
Building a Document-Based AppleScript AppIntroducing the Template
Moving Data to the Document: High Level
Reading Data From Disk: High Level
Moving Data to the Document: Low Level
Reading Data from Disk: Low Level
Building an AppleScript DropletIntroducing the Template
Creating the Droplet Window
Basic Droplet Code
Adding File Information to the Droplet pt. 1
Adding File Information to the Droplet pt. 2
Testing the Droplet
Writing for an AppleScript Studio ApplicationSpecial Handlers for AppleScript Studio pt. 1
Special Handlers for AppleScript Studio pt. 2
Other Interface and Application Handlers
Coding for an AppleScript Studio ApplicationCalling Code from AppleScript
Finding Methods in Cocoa Objects
Using Parameters in Calls
Overview of the Multi-Language Application
Creating the Basic Java Object
Connecting the Java Object
One More Time in Objective-C pt. 1
One More Time in Objective-C pt. 2
Assistance Within AppleScript StudioAppleScript Studio Assistance
Tags
Using a Button
Opening in a New Window
Using the Menu
Using the Viewer
Debugging AppleScript Studio ApplicationsSetting Breakpoints
Using Values in the Debugger
Catching Errors
Preventive Measures
ConclusionReviewing the Examples
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