I have an AppleWorks spreadsheet in which I wish to use self-referential cells. Since circular references are more typically not something that’s desired in a complex spreadsheet, AppleWorks throws up a warning dialog if a circular reference is encountered in a calculation. I’ve acquired a simple script to activate the “Calculate Now” menu item. Ideally, I’d like to include a line or two of code in the script that will dismiss the subsequent warning dialog (which is presented with only a single OK button).
Read here:
http://macscripter.net/faq/applications.php?id=P27
You could also use some osaxen to simulate a “return” keystroke, such as Sändi’s Additions or TypeText (check http://www.osaxen.com )
Thanks for responding, but from what I can tell, it would appear that AppleScript cannot do what I’m asking without some third-party intervention.
The GUI scripting pages at www.apple.com/applescript/uiscripting aren’t especially helpful – just about the time you think it’s leading somewhere, the “next page” link sends you back to the first of a three page loop.
The link to download the user interface inspector simply downloads a defective .dmg package.
So far, my attempts to learn anything significant about AppleScript (and scripting with it) just remind me of joining a college fraternity. I’m afraid I can’t get beyond the hazing. (‘:rolleyes:’)
John@was