Script Timer Schedule the execution of scripts.
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Schedule the execution of scripts. Script Timer lets you schedule the execution of AppleScript, perl, and shell scripts, and can also be used to schedule the execution of Automator workflows (OS X 10.4 and up only) or applications. Script Timer can perform these actions at specific times of the day, week, month, or year, at regular intervals ranging from one minute to any number of weeks, when the computer enters or leaves an idle state, and just before the computer goes to sleep or just after it wakes up. Using a feature called Dynamic Scheduling, you can also arrange for an AppleScript script to schedule on the fly any other script, application, or workflow at a time of its choice.Script Timer consists of three separate modules, an editor that you use to create and manipulate scheduling data files, a background scheduling engine that reads the data files and does the actual scheduling work, and a small background tool that monitorsThe scheduling engine runs in the user domain, which allows it to be easily controlled by a Start/Stop button in a data file window, and provides for greater security. A log file records each action, including error messages and optional messages returned from a script, allowing for easy troubleshooting and script results recording. The application comes with more than half a dozen sample scripts that illustrate its use, including examples of Finder and third party application scripting, and the use of parameterized scripts. Also included is Track Timer, a script that provides an interface between Script Timer and iTunes for automatic music play. Here are some key features of "Script Timer": · latest version is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and up (earlier versions are still available for older operating systems) · international users supported through the use of Unicode text encoding · runs natively on Macs with Intel processors · schedule such diverse tasks as system maintenance, file backups, playing music, personal reminders, email and Internet downloads, and data logging · schedule AppleScript, perl, and shell scripts, any application, and Automator workflows (without the need to run Automator) · user friendly drag and drop interface provides easy set up of any schedule you want, including the beginning or end of an idle state, just before sleep, just after wake up, and at log in and log out. · uses a low impact stable scheduling engine running as a separate module in the user domain for added security and convenience · AppleScript scripts remember changes to their script properties between runs · can handle any number of event data files and easily switch among them, including by scheduling an AppleScript script using a custom AppleScript command · supports dynamic scheduling, allowing a script to schedule a new action on the fly · has its own log file to receive script output, allowing shorter scripts · comes with more than nine bundled scripts including the iTunes controller Track Timer that aids in scheduling iTunes play lists · registered users receive at least eight additional bonus scripts to schedule Requirements: · an installed BSD package Limitations: · 30 days trial period. What's New in This Release: · Latest version is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and up INCLUDING OS X 10.6 (SNOW LEOPARD) (earlier versions are still available for older operating systems). · International users supported through the use of Unicode text encoding. · Runs natively on Macs with Intel processors. · Schedule such diverse tasks as system maintenance, file backups, playing music, personal reminders, email and Internet downloads, and data logging. · Schedule AppleScript, perl, and shell scripts, any application, and Automator workflows (without the need to run Automator). · User friendly drag and drop interface provides easy set up of any schedule you want, including the beginning or end of an idle state, just before sleep, just after wake up, and at log in and log out. · Uses a low impact stable scheduling engine running as a separate module in the user domain for added security and convenience. · AppleScript scripts remember changes to their script properties between runs. · Can handle any number of event data files and easily switch among them, including by scheduling an AppleScript script using a custom AppleScript command. · Supports dynamic scheduling, allowing a script to schedule a new action on the fly. · Has its own log file to receive script output, allowing shorter scripts. · Comes with more than nine bundled scripts including the iTunes controller Track Timer that aids in scheduling iTunes play lists. · Registered users receive at least eleven additional bonus scripts to schedule.

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