How to get an incoming file in Apple Script

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I want to receive an incoming file (for example, if the file is opened through my application) and store it in a variable. Can it be done?

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Answer 1

Ah, OK. In that case the standard technique is to create an on open handler. For example, if you put this code in a script:

on open fileList
    repeat with f in fileList
        set p to POSIX path of f
        display dialog "Path: " & p buttons {"OK"} default button "OK"
    end repeat
end open

and save it as application, dropping items on to the application shows their paths in a series of dialogs.

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Answer 2

if the file is opened through my application

I’m confused by your setup here. Do you have a script and an application? Or have you exported your script as an application?

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Answer 3

I have a application

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Answer 4

I have a application

OK. Presumably this is a Mac app, in that AppleScript is only available on the Mac. What language is the app written in? And what UI framework does it use (AppKit, UIKit, SwiftUI)?

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Answer 5

This application written on AppleScript using Script Editor

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Answer 6

Ah, OK. In that case the standard technique is to create an on open handler. For example, if you put this code in a script:

on open fileList
    repeat with f in fileList
        set p to POSIX path of f
        display dialog "Path: " & p buttons {"OK"} default button "OK"
    end repeat
end open

and save it as application, dropping items on to the application shows their paths in a series of dialogs.

Share and Enjoy
—
Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
let myEmail = "eskimo" + "1" + "@" + "apple.com"

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Answer 7

Oh, Thanks!

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