Links For Adding Applescript to Your Cocoa App

Looking to implement some basic Applescript support on my application, I was somewhat at a loss where to start. Here are some links I found useful. If you know of any other Applescript resources that helped you out, don’t be shy about dropping a link in the comments!

Cocoa Scripting Guide

An in-depth look at how scripting works from a conceptual level. A long read, but worth it.

Simple Scripting Properties

A simple example for XCode 3 and Leopard which shows a small Applescript implementation that actually works. Excellent to tear apart and learn from.

Applescript Terminology and Apple Event Codes

Lists Applescript terminology and associated codes.

Written by Bob Warwick on June 28th, 2008

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I'm Bob Warwick, a 21 year old programmer. I'm mostly focussed on the Mac right now, specifically Cocoa and Objective-C. At the moment I'm working towards my Computer Science degree at Bishops University in Sherbrooke, QC. I've written a couple of shareware apps, Stone Hill Invoicer and Locations Pro.

If you have questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me at warwick@codehackers.net.