Weyert de Boer

Hello! Does anyone know if it's possible to control AppleScript from 

within MaxMSP? For example, to start AppleScripts based on specific 

values calculated within MaxMSP. Otherwise some OSC layer in between 

Hello! Does anyone know if it's possible to control AppleScript from  
within MaxMSP? For example, to start AppleScripts based on specific  
values calculated within MaxMSP. Otherwise some OSC layer in between  
iTunes and something else.


applescript-en-maxmsp

you can send messages to applescript with the shell object.

osascript -e 'tell application "Finder" to open'

to the bill orcutt's shell object will start itunes.

I will post a more documented message to the list with more examples 

to the bill orcutt's shell object will start itunes.
I will post a more documented message to the list with more examples  
and a patch.
Hope this help.
Philippe OLLIVIER.

On 22-janv.-06, at 11:21, Philippe OLLIVIER wrote:

> you can send messages to applescript with the shell object.

You can also use Tim Place's tap.applescript

It is always a good idea to query www.maxobjects.com for such questions.

> Hi Weyert,
>
> you can send messages to applescript with the shell object.

You can also use Tim Place's tap.applescript
-> http://www.electrotap.com/taptools

A very powerful alternative to AppleScript is Appscript:

http://freespace.virgin.net/hamish.sanderson/appscript.html

AppleScript en MaxMSP