Applescript Studio < create dialogs for compiled Applescripts

[bluehz]

Does anyone know if its possible to use Applescript Studio to create JUST customized dialog boxes, etc for standalone Applescripts? I have been unable to find a method. I DON'T want the actual app - I just want to be able to create customized dialog boxes, etc for my Applescripts. In particular I am working on an Applescript to run within Eudora's script menu - it MUST be a script (not an app as in output normally from ASStudio) or it will not be recognized within the scripts menu. Basically what I am looking for is a functionality we had on OS 9 called "Dialog Director" and "Dialog Studio". Unfortunately it doesn't look like the dev of those items ever plan on updating them for OS X.

I am open to other suggestion also - if anyone has any.

[mervTormel]

doesn't applescript have dialog box functionality? granted, perhaps not very sophisticated.

what kind of dialog box and how complex?

[bluehz]

Yes - AS does have basic dialog box functionality. I wanted something a bit more sophisticated and something that doesn't scream "I'm an Applescript!".

[saint.duo]

I don't think that there is a way to make just customized dialogs. I think you have to build it into an app. If ALL you want is customized dialogs, using Apple Script Studio to extend an existing script would not be hard at all. You just have to compile/build to finish up.

if you need help, let me know. I can help on some basics on getting started with A.S.S. if necessary; and turning existing scripts into projects with custom dialogs.

[bluehz]

That would be fantastic if you could offer some basic assistance in turning pre-existing Applescripts into A.S.S. apps. Any advice or reference links would be greatly appreciated!

Originally posted by saint.duo
If ALL you want is customized dialogs, using Apple Script Studio to extend an existing script would not be hard at all. You just have to compile/build to finish up.

if you need help, let me know. I can help on some basics on getting started with A.S.S. if necessary; and turning existing scripts into projects with custom dialogs.

[joraamn]

A quick fix may be ...
1- Do the actual processing in an AppleScript Studio app. Complete with the custom dialog box and anything else needed.

2- Have a small AppleScript that goes into the script menu that launches your app and passes any neccessary data.

There is a mailing list for AS Studio on Apple's Developer site that has plenty of helpful people on it- some of them from Apple. I've found tons of useful suggestions there.

Interface builder has simple yet powerful tools to make dialog boxes. I like it better than the older methods.

Good luck-

[bluehz]

Yes - I had already thought of that - but it defeats the purpose of what I am trying to do. What I am attempting to do is create a functional dialog box that shows up in Eudora and only in Eudora. Since Qualcomm is so slowazz at updating EU to cocoa I am creating a script to run from the scripts menu and perform some functions. But I want the script to present a dialog that floats above Eudora windows. I DO NOT want the actual experience of switching to another app (e.g. A.S.S. app).

Anyone have any idea how to create a float-above all" object in A.S.S?

BTW - you wouldn't happen to have a link to the mailing list you mentioned would you? I can not seem to find it at ADC. I am an ADC member.

Originally posted by joraamn
A quick fix may be ...
1- Do the actual processing in an AppleScript Studio app. Complete with the custom dialog box and anything else needed.

2- Have a small AppleScript that goes into the script menu that launches your app and passes any neccessary data.

There is a mailing list for AS Studio on Apple's Developer site that has plenty of helpful people on it- some of them from Apple. I've found tons of useful suggestions there.

Interface builder has simple yet powerful tools to make dialog boxes. I like it better than the older methods.

Good luck-

[joraamn]

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