How do I create an applescript that when I log into my computer it automatically reopens my script
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The script I have helps with my computers ability to edit videos. I only use my computer for editing. the script just activates a program that I have made. I want to be able open my computer after it been shut down and the program opens/runs automatically reopening the program.
I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work is there any other way?
The script I have is an application and the code is
set appPath1 to path to resource "Opening 5.app"
tell application "Finder"
open appPath1
end tell
when I double click the app it opens and opens up my program which changes the way FCPX renders, plays and saves videos.
applescript
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The script I have helps with my computers ability to edit videos. I only use my computer for editing. the script just activates a program that I have made. I want to be able open my computer after it been shut down and the program opens/runs automatically reopening the program.
I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work is there any other way?
The script I have is an application and the code is
set appPath1 to path to resource "Opening 5.app"
tell application "Finder"
open appPath1
end tell
when I double click the app it opens and opens up my program which changes the way FCPX renders, plays and saves videos.
applescript
Did u convert the script to an application then use the System Prefs login items feature?
â abc
3 hours ago
You said, "the script just activates a program that I have made"... please provide more details, what type of program did you make and why do you need AppleScript with this other program. Maybe posting the AppleScript code might be helpful too.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
See here: AppleScript at Startup and specific time
â rubik's sphere
3 hours ago
@rubik's sphere, Good to see you, but if all he needs is for it to open at Login, the link you've provided maybe overkill however, lets get some actual details from the OP.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
Why do you need to launch the app from another app to begin with? Have you tried adding "Opening 5.app" to Login Items instead of the AppleScript app?
â user3439894
27 mins ago
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up vote
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The script I have helps with my computers ability to edit videos. I only use my computer for editing. the script just activates a program that I have made. I want to be able open my computer after it been shut down and the program opens/runs automatically reopening the program.
I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work is there any other way?
The script I have is an application and the code is
set appPath1 to path to resource "Opening 5.app"
tell application "Finder"
open appPath1
end tell
when I double click the app it opens and opens up my program which changes the way FCPX renders, plays and saves videos.
applescript
The script I have helps with my computers ability to edit videos. I only use my computer for editing. the script just activates a program that I have made. I want to be able open my computer after it been shut down and the program opens/runs automatically reopening the program.
I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work is there any other way?
The script I have is an application and the code is
set appPath1 to path to resource "Opening 5.app"
tell application "Finder"
open appPath1
end tell
when I double click the app it opens and opens up my program which changes the way FCPX renders, plays and saves videos.
applescript
applescript
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Did u convert the script to an application then use the System Prefs login items feature?
â abc
3 hours ago
You said, "the script just activates a program that I have made"... please provide more details, what type of program did you make and why do you need AppleScript with this other program. Maybe posting the AppleScript code might be helpful too.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
See here: AppleScript at Startup and specific time
â rubik's sphere
3 hours ago
@rubik's sphere, Good to see you, but if all he needs is for it to open at Login, the link you've provided maybe overkill however, lets get some actual details from the OP.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
Why do you need to launch the app from another app to begin with? Have you tried adding "Opening 5.app" to Login Items instead of the AppleScript app?
â user3439894
27 mins ago
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Did u convert the script to an application then use the System Prefs login items feature?
â abc
3 hours ago
You said, "the script just activates a program that I have made"... please provide more details, what type of program did you make and why do you need AppleScript with this other program. Maybe posting the AppleScript code might be helpful too.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
See here: AppleScript at Startup and specific time
â rubik's sphere
3 hours ago
@rubik's sphere, Good to see you, but if all he needs is for it to open at Login, the link you've provided maybe overkill however, lets get some actual details from the OP.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
Why do you need to launch the app from another app to begin with? Have you tried adding "Opening 5.app" to Login Items instead of the AppleScript app?
â user3439894
27 mins ago
Did u convert the script to an application then use the System Prefs login items feature?
â abc
3 hours ago
Did u convert the script to an application then use the System Prefs login items feature?
â abc
3 hours ago
You said, "the script just activates a program that I have made"... please provide more details, what type of program did you make and why do you need AppleScript with this other program. Maybe posting the AppleScript code might be helpful too.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
You said, "the script just activates a program that I have made"... please provide more details, what type of program did you make and why do you need AppleScript with this other program. Maybe posting the AppleScript code might be helpful too.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
See here: AppleScript at Startup and specific time
â rubik's sphere
3 hours ago
See here: AppleScript at Startup and specific time
â rubik's sphere
3 hours ago
@rubik's sphere, Good to see you, but if all he needs is for it to open at Login, the link you've provided maybe overkill however, lets get some actual details from the OP.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
@rubik's sphere, Good to see you, but if all he needs is for it to open at Login, the link you've provided maybe overkill however, lets get some actual details from the OP.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
Why do you need to launch the app from another app to begin with? Have you tried adding "Opening 5.app" to Login Items instead of the AppleScript app?
â user3439894
27 mins ago
Why do you need to launch the app from another app to begin with? Have you tried adding "Opening 5.app" to Login Items instead of the AppleScript app?
â user3439894
27 mins ago
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I use this ..
- Open System Preferences.
- Go to Users & Groups.
- Choose your nickname on the right.
- Choose Login items tab.
- Press +
- Check startup programs you want to add.
The OP already stated: "I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work "
â user3439894
2 hours ago
This answer should work if and only if the original script is actually saved as an application.
â DonielF
43 mins ago
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If the script you provided is the actual script, you can launch âÂÂOpening 5.appâ directly from the login items instead of the script.
If your script does other things not shown in your question, you can still use the script but youâÂÂd have to save the script as an application instead of a plain script to use it with login items.
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You should be able to just add âÂÂOpening 5.appâ to the System Preferences û Login Items.
But if that doesnâÂÂt work for some reason, this sounds like the perfect job for a launchd .plist. They can be tricky to write, but there are two apps which are very good for getting the hang of them. The first is Lingon and the second is LaunchControl. They both have demos, and I would recommend trying them both and seeing which one you prefer.
If you're keen to learn more about launchd
, a good resource is http://www.launchd.info.
Here's an example of how you might handle launching that app at login:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.tjluoma.opening5</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/bin/open</string>
<string>-a</string>
<string>Opening 5</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
Save that to ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.tjluoma.opening5.plist
(where ~
refers to your home directory).
When you reboot (or logout and then login), it should launch âÂÂOpening 5â at login.
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
2
down vote
I use this ..
- Open System Preferences.
- Go to Users & Groups.
- Choose your nickname on the right.
- Choose Login items tab.
- Press +
- Check startup programs you want to add.
The OP already stated: "I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work "
â user3439894
2 hours ago
This answer should work if and only if the original script is actually saved as an application.
â DonielF
43 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
I use this ..
- Open System Preferences.
- Go to Users & Groups.
- Choose your nickname on the right.
- Choose Login items tab.
- Press +
- Check startup programs you want to add.
The OP already stated: "I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work "
â user3439894
2 hours ago
This answer should work if and only if the original script is actually saved as an application.
â DonielF
43 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
I use this ..
- Open System Preferences.
- Go to Users & Groups.
- Choose your nickname on the right.
- Choose Login items tab.
- Press +
- Check startup programs you want to add.
I use this ..
- Open System Preferences.
- Go to Users & Groups.
- Choose your nickname on the right.
- Choose Login items tab.
- Press +
- Check startup programs you want to add.
edited 23 mins ago
abc
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1,8732935
answered 2 hours ago
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31.8k539105
The OP already stated: "I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work "
â user3439894
2 hours ago
This answer should work if and only if the original script is actually saved as an application.
â DonielF
43 mins ago
add a comment |Â
The OP already stated: "I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work "
â user3439894
2 hours ago
This answer should work if and only if the original script is actually saved as an application.
â DonielF
43 mins ago
The OP already stated: "I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work "
â user3439894
2 hours ago
The OP already stated: "I have tried to use the system preferences "open at log in" but that doesn't work "
â user3439894
2 hours ago
This answer should work if and only if the original script is actually saved as an application.
â DonielF
43 mins ago
This answer should work if and only if the original script is actually saved as an application.
â DonielF
43 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
If the script you provided is the actual script, you can launch âÂÂOpening 5.appâ directly from the login items instead of the script.
If your script does other things not shown in your question, you can still use the script but youâÂÂd have to save the script as an application instead of a plain script to use it with login items.
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
If the script you provided is the actual script, you can launch âÂÂOpening 5.appâ directly from the login items instead of the script.
If your script does other things not shown in your question, you can still use the script but youâÂÂd have to save the script as an application instead of a plain script to use it with login items.
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
If the script you provided is the actual script, you can launch âÂÂOpening 5.appâ directly from the login items instead of the script.
If your script does other things not shown in your question, you can still use the script but youâÂÂd have to save the script as an application instead of a plain script to use it with login items.
If the script you provided is the actual script, you can launch âÂÂOpening 5.appâ directly from the login items instead of the script.
If your script does other things not shown in your question, you can still use the script but youâÂÂd have to save the script as an application instead of a plain script to use it with login items.
answered 21 mins ago
John Keates
1,765410
1,765410
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up vote
0
down vote
You should be able to just add âÂÂOpening 5.appâ to the System Preferences û Login Items.
But if that doesnâÂÂt work for some reason, this sounds like the perfect job for a launchd .plist. They can be tricky to write, but there are two apps which are very good for getting the hang of them. The first is Lingon and the second is LaunchControl. They both have demos, and I would recommend trying them both and seeing which one you prefer.
If you're keen to learn more about launchd
, a good resource is http://www.launchd.info.
Here's an example of how you might handle launching that app at login:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.tjluoma.opening5</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/bin/open</string>
<string>-a</string>
<string>Opening 5</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
Save that to ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.tjluoma.opening5.plist
(where ~
refers to your home directory).
When you reboot (or logout and then login), it should launch âÂÂOpening 5â at login.
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
You should be able to just add âÂÂOpening 5.appâ to the System Preferences û Login Items.
But if that doesnâÂÂt work for some reason, this sounds like the perfect job for a launchd .plist. They can be tricky to write, but there are two apps which are very good for getting the hang of them. The first is Lingon and the second is LaunchControl. They both have demos, and I would recommend trying them both and seeing which one you prefer.
If you're keen to learn more about launchd
, a good resource is http://www.launchd.info.
Here's an example of how you might handle launching that app at login:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.tjluoma.opening5</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/bin/open</string>
<string>-a</string>
<string>Opening 5</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
Save that to ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.tjluoma.opening5.plist
(where ~
refers to your home directory).
When you reboot (or logout and then login), it should launch âÂÂOpening 5â at login.
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
You should be able to just add âÂÂOpening 5.appâ to the System Preferences û Login Items.
But if that doesnâÂÂt work for some reason, this sounds like the perfect job for a launchd .plist. They can be tricky to write, but there are two apps which are very good for getting the hang of them. The first is Lingon and the second is LaunchControl. They both have demos, and I would recommend trying them both and seeing which one you prefer.
If you're keen to learn more about launchd
, a good resource is http://www.launchd.info.
Here's an example of how you might handle launching that app at login:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.tjluoma.opening5</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/bin/open</string>
<string>-a</string>
<string>Opening 5</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
Save that to ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.tjluoma.opening5.plist
(where ~
refers to your home directory).
When you reboot (or logout and then login), it should launch âÂÂOpening 5â at login.
You should be able to just add âÂÂOpening 5.appâ to the System Preferences û Login Items.
But if that doesnâÂÂt work for some reason, this sounds like the perfect job for a launchd .plist. They can be tricky to write, but there are two apps which are very good for getting the hang of them. The first is Lingon and the second is LaunchControl. They both have demos, and I would recommend trying them both and seeing which one you prefer.
If you're keen to learn more about launchd
, a good resource is http://www.launchd.info.
Here's an example of how you might handle launching that app at login:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.tjluoma.opening5</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/bin/open</string>
<string>-a</string>
<string>Opening 5</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
Save that to ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.tjluoma.opening5.plist
(where ~
refers to your home directory).
When you reboot (or logout and then login), it should launch âÂÂOpening 5â at login.
edited 2 mins ago
answered 1 hour ago
TJ Luoma
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9,98033473
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Did u convert the script to an application then use the System Prefs login items feature?
â abc
3 hours ago
You said, "the script just activates a program that I have made"... please provide more details, what type of program did you make and why do you need AppleScript with this other program. Maybe posting the AppleScript code might be helpful too.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
See here: AppleScript at Startup and specific time
â rubik's sphere
3 hours ago
@rubik's sphere, Good to see you, but if all he needs is for it to open at Login, the link you've provided maybe overkill however, lets get some actual details from the OP.
â user3439894
3 hours ago
Why do you need to launch the app from another app to begin with? Have you tried adding "Opening 5.app" to Login Items instead of the AppleScript app?
â user3439894
27 mins ago