Stopping a script on "Cancel"

Scripting Forums AppleScript | Mac OS X
#1

I know this is probably really basic stuff but…

I want the user to pick from a list to carry out some actions - no problem.

But when I try to stop the script when ‘false’ is returned, ie the click ‘Cancel’ rather than ‘OK’ it doesn’t.

Any clues??

S

#2

Does this work?

set l to {1, 2, 3}
set r to (choose from list l)
if r is false then error number -128
display dialog r

– Rob

#3

Rob

Nice thinking!!

Works a treat. Any news on Sal’s 1-2-3 book? I think I really need it!!

S

#4

Glad it worked. I don’t know the status of Sal’s book but I’ve heard many good things about “AppleScript: The Definitive Guide”, by Matt Neuburg. It seems to be right up there with Danny Goodman’s “AppleScript Handbook” as a “must have” AppleScript reference.

– Rob