How can I write a simple Boolean expression for an if/then statement that tests whether or not there is a file on the desktop whose filename begins with "TNV", There appears to be no wildcard character in applescript.
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macOS Applescript problem
- Thread starter DouglasMcKibbin
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Ironically what you wrote is almost exactly what you use e.g.
Here is a working script:
Code:
get every item in desktop whose name begins with "TNV"Here is a working script:
Code:
tell application "Finder"
set fileList to (get every item in desktop whose name begins with "TNV")
if length of fileList > 0 then beep 2
end tell