Archives for January 2005

Press Release > Mactech Magazine Applescript Article Announced – 1/31/05

MACTECH MAGAZINE APPLESCRIPT ARTICLE ANNOUNCED
Current Issue of MacTech Magazine Features Article Written by Benjamin S. Waldie, President of Automated Workflows, LLC

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - January 31st, 2005 - This month's MacTech Magazine, the December 2004 issue, features an article that provides an introduction to using repeat loops in AppleScript. This article was written by AppleScript Essentials columnist, Benjamin S. Waldie, president of Automated Workflows, LLC. Topics covered in this month's article include why repeat loops are necessary, types of repeat loops, and more.
AppleScript is a scripting language, built into Mac OS X, which allows users to write scripts in order to automate time consuming and repetitive tasks.
Benjamin S. Waldie is president and CEO of Automated Workflows, LLC, a firm specializing in AppleScript and workflow automation consulting. For years, Benjamin has developed professional AppleScript-based solutions for businesses across the globe, including Adobe Systems, Apple Computer, NASA, and TV Guide Magazine.
For additional information, visit Automated Workflows, LLC's website.

Press Contact:

Ben Waldie
President
Automated Workflows, LLC
116 Cold Stream Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460

AppleScript is a registered trademark of Apple Computer. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Press Release > Applescript Ebook Launch Announced

APPLESCRIPT eBOOK LAUNCH ANNOUNCED
AppleScripting the Finder eBook to Debut on February 1st, 2005

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - January 15, 2005 - Automated Workflows, LLC is pleased to announce the forthcoming "AppleScripting the Finder" eBook. This eBook was written by Benjamin S. Waldie, president of Automated Workflows, LLC, and will be released by SpiderWorks, LLC on February 1st, 2005.
The Finder is the heart of the Mac OS. When driven by AppleScripts, the Finder can be a powerful desktop automation tool, replacing tedious tasks with a single mouse click or keystroke. Automate your Mac with Ben Waldie's expert, time-saving AppleScript techniques that will streamline your daily workflow. This eBook will be available in PDF format from the SpiderWorks, LLC website for only $9.95 (USD).
How-to books on new technologies often take months to appear on retail shelves, but SpiderWorks is able to bypass those traditional print production hurdles by embracing the eBook format as its primary publishing platform, satisfying the immediate needs of today's digital lifestyles in a timely, cost-effective manner. SpiderWorks eBooks are specifically designed for on-screen reading, setting SpiderWorks apart from other eBook publishers.
For more information about "AppleScripting the Finder", please visit the Automated Workflows, LLC website. For more information about SpiderWorks, or to be among the first notified when SpiderWorks.com opens its virtual doors February 1, 2005, visit the SpiderWorks, LLC website.

Press Contact:

Ben Waldie
President
Automated Workflows, LLC
116 Cold Stream Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460

AppleScript is a registered trademark of Apple Computer. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

MacTech AppleScript Essentials Column > Thinking Logically (Using If/Then Statements)

January, 2005 - Thinking Logically (Using If/Then Statements).

Last month, we explored adding different types of repeat loops to scripts, which is a very important and useful aspect of AppleScript development. As we discussed, by allowing you to perform a series of repetitive tasks without the need to duplicate code, repeat loops help to make your code less verbose, more efficient, and easier to change in the future. This month, we will focus on adding logic to your scripts, which is another important part of AppleScript development. [Read more at MacTech.com...]

Press Release > Macworld Conference & Expo Applescript Gathering Announced – 1/3/05

MACWORLD CONFERENCE & EXPO APPLESCRIPT GATHERING ANNOUNCED
Discovering AppleScript Birds-of-a-Feather Meeting

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - January 3, 2005 - A "Discovering AppleScript" Birds-of-a-Feather Meeting will be held at the Macworld Conference and Expo on Wednesday, January 12th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The session will be moderated by Benjamin S. Waldie, president of Automated Workflows, LLC. Birds-of-a-Feather Meetings are informal discussion groups open to all conference and expo attendees.
This forum will consist of discussions regarding the features, uses, and benefits of AppleScript. Mac users of all levels are encouraged to attend this session to ask AppleScript-related questions. Developers are encouraged to attend this session to share their experiences, and to help answer technical questions.
For additional information about this session, please visit the MacWorld website or Automated Workflows, LLC's website.

Press Contact:

Ben Waldie
President
Automated Workflows, LLC
116 Cold Stream Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460

AppleScript is a registered trademark of Apple Computer. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.