Send ASCII Text Messages to Other Computers on Local Network?

Scripting Forums AppleScript | Mac OS X
#1

I’m looking to send ASCII text messages to another computer on my local network (ports 4998-5001) via AppleScript and receive and process responses, as well. I’ve searched developer.apple.com and the net, but I’ve only been able to find references to pre-OS X solutions or Core Foundation fixes. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Brad

#2

Which part is stopping you? Creating a text message (as a document) is straight-forward and it can be directed to a folder on a connected server. That folder can include a folder action to display the contents on the other machine. A similar script (or folder action on the other end can do the same in reverse. Not the way to accomplish a chat, but we don’t know your purpose.

#3

Thanks for your response.

I’m trying to send ASCII text strings to a Global Cache GC-100 (www.globalcache.com). The API for the GC-100 is at 404 Error.

The GC-100 takes an IP address on the local network, but it’s not actually a computer (or, it’s a rather dumb computer). It will relay IR codes sent via TCP through IR repeaters (“IR flashers”) and RS232 serial commands to devices that accept them. It also offers bi-directional communication for RS232-controllable devices. I’m trying to create a Widget or a small AppleScript Studio app that acts as a remote control for my A/V equipment.

Thanks.

Brad

#4

So, you’re trying to communicate with a device thru IP?

I don’t know what you need, in fact, but I will pass a link to XNet (I think THIS may be your beast):

http://osaxen.com/files/xnet1.0.html

Anyway, if I understand the PDF you mentioned (an ultra-fast read), you can control your device thru a web browser? (eg, as a router)

If so, you can emulate filling web forms using “curl” (thru “do shell script”).

#5

Thanks, jj. This looks like exactly what I’m looking for.