How do I run an AppleScript on a Mac?
Run AppleScript scripts from Terminal
- In the Terminal app on your Mac, use the cd command to move into the directory that contains the script you want to run. For example: % cd ~/Documents/YourScriptDirectory.
- Enter the osascript command. For example: % osascript YourScript.scpt.
How do I run an AppleScript login?
Question: Q: Run applescript on login ->System Preferences->Users & Groups->[Login Items] and click [+] to select. ->System Preferences->Users & Groups->[Login Items] and click [+] to select. Test the script thoroughly then save it as an application.
Where is the AppleScript menu?
Show the Script menu in the menu bar In the Script Editor app on your Mac, choose Script Editor > Preferences, then click General. Select the “Show Script menu in menu bar” checkbox, then make sure the “Show Computer scripts” checkbox is selected. The Script menu appears on the right side of the menu bar.
How do I run a .PY file on a Mac?
Your best way to get started with Python on Mac OS X is through the IDLE integrated development environment, see section The IDE and use the Help menu when the IDE is running. If you want to run Python scripts from the Terminal window command line or from the Finder you first need an editor to create your script.
How do you save AppleScript as a app?
Saving as an Application (.app) You can also save your scripts as an application file (or . app file) so that you may double-click on them to run the script; just like a real application. To do this, go to File > Save; and choose “Application” from the drop-down menu.
What is the OSX menu bar?
The menu bar runs along the top of the screen on your Mac. Use the menus and icons in the menu bar to choose commands, perform tasks, and check status. You can set an option to automatically hide the menu bar so it’s shown only when you move the pointer to the top of the screen. See Change Dock & Menu Bar preferences.