Hello all!
I have a script I recently wrote and it is working well. I’m just wondering if there are things I’m overlooking or any suggestions for improvement you could think of.
-- Please note, you must add your own PPD for your store's printer, or comment the line out.
set timLoc to "Los Angeles - U.S.A." -- Your time zone as shown in Time & Date preferences.
set arsNum to "034" -- Your three digit store number.
tell me
activate
try -- Ask for computer number.
set cpuNum to ("ars" & arsNum & "." & text returned of (display dialog ¬
"Please enter the two digit number that correponds to this computer." buttons {"Cancel", "Continue"} ¬
default button "Continue" cancel button "Cancel" giving up after 15 ¬
default answer ("") ¬
with icon 1 ¬
with title "Computer Number"))
on error -128 -- If user cancels, exit script, cannot continue without this step.
return
end try
try -- Ask for MobileMe password.
set mblPas to (text returned of ¬
(display dialog ¬
"Please enter the MobileMe password for this store" buttons {"Cancel", "Continue"} ¬
default button "Continue" cancel button "Cancel" giving up after 15 ¬
default answer ("") ¬
with icon 1 ¬
with title "MobileMe Password" with hidden answer))
on error -128 -- If user cancels, exit script, cannot continue without this step.
return
end try
end tell
-- The following shell commands are to setup:
-- ¢ Attempt to start AppleTalk on en0, en1, and en2, this should cover laptops and desktops.
-- ¢ Add AppleTalk printer from PPD file inside Applescript bundle, set name, description, and network location.
-- ¢ Set the computer to startup everyday at 7:00 a.m.
-- ¢ Set the screensaver to never
-- ¢ Load the cron file in the bundle which tells the computer to shutdown every night at 11:00 p.m.
-- ¢ Use systemsetup to set all sleep options to never, turn on remote login, set the timezone, and set the computer name.
-- ¢ Start SSH service (may be redundant with remote login turned on?)
-- ¢ Enable access for assistive devices.
-- ¢ Turn on ARD and enable all users.
-- ¢ Turn of Software Update checking.
do shell script ¬
"/usr/sbin/appletalk -u en0; appletalk -u en1; appletalk -u en2; " & ¬
"/usr/sbin/lpadmin -p 'Genius_Bar' -D 'Genius Bar' -v 'pap://*/GB%20POS%20203/LaserWriter' -P " & the POSIX path of (path to me) & "Contents/Resources/Genius_Bar.ppd -L 'Genius Bar' -E -d 'Genius_Bar'; " & ¬
"/usr/bin/pmset repeat wakeorpoweron MTWRFSU 07:00:00; " & ¬
"/usr/bin/pmset displaysleep 0; " & ¬
"/usr/bin/crontab " & the POSIX path of (path to me) & "Contents/Resources/cron.txt; " & ¬
"/usr/sbin/systemsetup -setsleep 0 -setremotelogin on -settimezone " & timLoc & " -setcomputername " & cpuNum & "; " & ¬
"/sbin/service ssh start; " & ¬
"/usr/bin/touch /private/var/db/.AccessibilityAPIEnabled; " & ¬
"/System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Resources/kickstart -activate -configure -access -on -restart -agent -privs -all; " & ¬
"softwareupdate --schedule off" with administrator privileges
tell application "System Preferences"
launch
set the current pane to pane id "com.apple.preference.internet" -- Select MobileMe
reveal anchor "account" of current pane -- Ensure account tab is selected
tell application "System Events"
tell process "System Preferences"
activate -- Bring System Preferences to front incase of dialogs.
if exists static text 3 of tab group 1 of window 1 then -- If logged in this will exist.
if value of static text 3 of tab group 1 of window 1 is cpuNum then -- If already logged into MobileMe as the correct user, then skip this setup.
else -- Otherwise, begin setup.
click button 1 of tab group 1 of window 1
click button 1 of sheet 1 of window 1 -- Logs out
tell group 1 of window 1
set value of text field 2 to cpuNum
set focused of text field 1 to true
set value of text field 1 to mblPas
set focused of text field 1 to true -- Setting focused submits the information, logging in.
end tell
end if
else -- If static text 3 does not exists (no one is logged in yet) then log in.
tell group 1 of window 1
set value of text field 2 to cpuNum
set focused of text field 1 to true
set value of text field 1 to mblPas
set focused of text field 1 to true
end tell
end if
delay 0.5 -- Wait for login.
click radio button 4 of tab group 1 of window 1 -- Switch to Back to My Mac
delay 0.5
if title of button 1 of group 1 of tab group 1 of window 1 is "Stop" then -- If started, stop.
click button 1 of group 1 of tab group 1 of window 1
end if
click radio button 1 of tab group 1 of window 1 -- Switch back to accounts tab.
click button 1 of group 1 of group 2 of tool bar 1 of window 1 -- Revert back to show all
end tell
end tell
end tell
