Help with first droplet script

Scripting Forums AppleScript | Mac OS X
#1

Hey,

this is my first script and I’m stuck already.
basicly it should go like this: look into a hotfolder for eps-files (even if they are in another folder) type/creator and suffix eps,
Get the used colors, fonts and size. place the eps and the info on a template.

I’ve got the basics but it dosn’t run.

Help!!

#2

It looks like line 4 of the script is causing the problem. Fix that and you should be good to go. :wink:

– Rob

#3

:?:
Thanks Rob for the quick response but I haven’t the script yet.
I was just asking how to begin and if its possible to do.

Is it possible to do?

Fist

#4

Hi Fist,

:shock: In your first post, you said “I’ve got the basics but it dosn’t run.” Now you say that you don’t have a script. I’m confused.

It’s might be possible to do what you want to do but you’ll need to provide more details if you want someone to take a shot at helping you. It sounds like I won’t be able to offer much help but it will be helpful to know which application(s) you plan to use, which version of Mac OS you are running, and other details related to the task.

Good luck! :slight_smile:

– Rob

#5

Rob,

I had a script, but it didn’t work and by saving, I saved it as a droplet and can’t open it anymore. Now I have to start over again.
it is good practice for a newbie like myself but a little help can do wonders.

so here is the information you requested:

  1. It should run on OSX
  2. drop files into a hotfolder
  3. check if the files are EPS-files (bychecking typeclass and/or creatortype and suffix)
  4. get properties of each file individually (used colors, fonts, jobsize, …)
  5. place EPS-file AND properties on a new document using applic indesign
  6. Export indesignfile as pdf on desktop.

I hope this can help.

thanks

Fist