deleting file and folders using Apple Script from user home directory

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#1

I have goggle on this subject. i have run several scripts also. but i am not able to delete either file or folders.

So, can any one tell me how to delete file and folders from user home directory ?

Thanks

xmax.

#2

Hi,

with search terms applescript delete files I find millions of results :wink:

in the Finder home represents the home folder of the current user

tell application "Finder" to delete file "myFile" of home
tell application "Finder" to delete folder "myFolder" of home
#3

Thanks For your reply.
I just tried it and it worked.
I think i was making some mistakes in writing path for folders and file.
It is working fine now.
I just placed try statement before executing so if there does not exist any then it will not give me an error.

Thanks.

#4

I need to run this application while my application install with package.
I want to add this script in package maker postupgrade scripts.
while giving this script in package maker , Application installation fails and gives me an error.

How can i run this script with package maker.

Thanks.