Archives for August 2006

X-Ray Magazine Scripting Quark Article > Using AppleScript to Interact with Images

Vol. 5, Num. 1 - Using AppleScript to Interact with Images.

We have spent some time in previous columns discussing how AppleScript may be used to interact with text in QuarkXPress projects. In this issue we are going to begin discussing AppleScript interaction with images in QuarkXPress projects. We will explore a number of image-related topics, including placing images, scaling images, offsetting images, and more. [Read more at X-Ray Magazine online...]

Press Release > Ultimate Productivity Automator Action Pack’s Build Real Estate Catalog Example Workflow Wins Apple Design Award

Ultimate Productivity Automator Action Pack's Build Real Estate Catalog Example Workflow Wins Apple Design Award
Automated Workflows, LLC's Automator Action Pack Example Workflow Wins "Best Mac OS X Automator Workflow" Award at WWDC 2006

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - August 9th, 2006 - Automated Workflows, LLC, a leader in workflow automation consulting, is pleased to announce that its Ultimate Productivity Automator Action Pack's Build Real Estate Catalog example workflow has earned a distinguished Apple Design Award for "Best Mac OS X Automator Workflow" at the 11th Annual Apple Design Awards at Apple's WWDC 2006.
About The Ultimate Productivity Automator Action Pack
The "Ultimate Productivity Automator Action Pack" includes a complete set of Automated Workflows, LLC's currently available Automator Actions, for use with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Automator, FileMaker Pro, Finder, iPhoto, Preview, QuarkXPress, System, and TextEdit. The "Ultimate Productivity Automator Action Pack" allows users to extend the capability of Automator to reduce time consuming and repetitive tasks across multiple popular applications.
Availability
The "Ultimate Productivity Automator Action Pack" retails for $39.99, and is available from the Automated Workflows, LLC website. A free evaluation version is available for download. In addition, example workflows are available for download, as well as a 100+ page documentation packet, which contains detailed information regarding installation and configuration instructions, action requirements, and usage instructions.
About Automator
Automator, first released with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, is an application that brings the power of workflow automation to the user level, with no programming required! Workflows are designed and constructed by users, by piecing together actions in a sequence, to create a virtual assembly line of automated tasks. Once constructed, workflows may be saved and triggered in a variety of ways. Automator comes with over 150 different actions for performing a variety of automated tasks in Apple applications and the operating system. With the release of both the new and updated actions, Automated Workflows, LLC provides users with the ability to extend the power of Automator with actions that interact directly with their favorite creative applications.
About Automated Workflows
Automated Workflows, LLC offers AppleScript, Automator, and workflow automation consulting services to Macintosh-based businesses. For additional information about Automated Workflows, LLC's Automator actions, or to inquire about custom development services, visit Automated Workflows, LLC's website.

Press Contact:

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

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

Press Release > Macscripter.Net Scriptwire Applescript Article Announced – 8/7/06

MACSCRIPTER.NET SCRIPTWIRE APPLESCRIPT ARTICLE ANNOUNCED
MacScripter.net Features Article Written by Ben Waldie, President of Automated Workflows, LLC

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - August 7th, 2006 - This week's ScriptWire article, on MacScripter.net, provides an introduction to getting started with AppleScript Studio. This article was written by ScriptWire columnist, Ben Waldie, president of Automated Workflows, LLC.
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.
Ben Waldie is president and CEO of Automated Workflows, LLC, a firm specializing in AppleScript and workflow automation consulting. For years, Ben 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.

MacTech AppleScript Essentials Column > Introduction to Scripting Photoshop

August, 2006 - Introduction to Scripting Photoshop.

Over the past several months, we have focused on scriptable ways to interact with remote directories using applications like Fetch, Transmit, Cyberduck, and more. Now, we're going to switch gears a bit, and begin to discuss something that pertains more to the creative side of the Macintosh market. We're going to begin looking at scriptable graphics programs. This month's column will provide an introduction to scripting Photoshop, the professional-level image editing application from Adobe.[Read more at MacTech.com...]

Press Release > X-ray Magazine Applescript Article Announced – 8/1/06

X-RAY MAGAZINE APPLESCRIPT ARTICLE ANNOUNCED
Current Issue of X-Ray Magazine Features Article Written by Ben Waldie, President of Automated Workflows, LLC

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - August 1st, 2006 - This month's X-Ray Magazine, volume 4 #3, features an "In the Trenches: Scripting" column titled "AppleScripting QuarkXPress 7." This article was written by Ben Waldie, president of Automated Workflows, LLC, and discusses AppleScript-related changes in QuarkXPress version 7.
Ben Waldie is president and CEO of Automated Workflows, LLC, a firm specializing in AppleScript and workflow automation consulting. For years, Ben 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 > Mactech Magazine Applescript Article Announced – 8/1/06

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

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - August 1st, 2006 - This month's MacTech Magazine, the August 2006 issue, features an article that provides an introduction to scripting Photoshop. This article was written by AppleScript Essentials columnist, Ben Waldie, president of Automated Workflows, LLC.
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.
Ben Waldie is president and CEO of Automated Workflows, LLC, a firm specializing in AppleScript and workflow automation consulting. For years, Ben 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.