M markelim macrumors member Original poster Aug 2, 2010 90 0 Dec 2, 2011 #1 Hi guys, I'm trying to write a applescript that opens up ical, waits 2 mins and closes the application, just enough time for it to sync my calendars. Can anyone help me with this. Im really no good at programming
Hi guys, I'm trying to write a applescript that opens up ical, waits 2 mins and closes the application, just enough time for it to sync my calendars. Can anyone help me with this. Im really no good at programming
ergdegdeg Moderator emeritus Oct 13, 2007 1,628 0 Dec 2, 2011 #2 You should be able to copy this into the AppleScript editor and save it. Code: tell application "iCal" activate delay 120 quit end tell
You should be able to copy this into the AppleScript editor and save it. Code: tell application "iCal" activate delay 120 quit end tell
chown33 Moderator Staff member Aug 9, 2009 11,447 9,677 A sea of green Dec 2, 2011 #3 You could do it in Automator. Without being a programmer. 1. Launch Application 2. Pause 3. Quit Application Each of those actions is under the Utilities sub-section of the builtin action library.
You could do it in Automator. Without being a programmer. 1. Launch Application 2. Pause 3. Quit Application Each of those actions is under the Utilities sub-section of the builtin action library.
M markelim macrumors member Original poster Aug 2, 2010 90 0 Dec 2, 2011 #4 THank you soo much. I have never tried automator and its something i ought to look into. Thanks again Mark
THank you soo much. I have never tried automator and its something i ought to look into. Thanks again Mark