What is AppleScript?
AppleScript is a powerful scripting language that allows you to automate tasks
on your computer. When scripts are executed, your computer will perform the actions
indicated by the embedded commands. For more information about this award-winning
technology, visit the AppleScript web
site.
What is Java?
Java is a programming language that has been developed by the JavaSoft business
unit of Sun Microsystems, Inc. It is an easy-to-use object-oriented language that
includes a set of libraries that facilitate cross-platform development. For more
information on Java, visit the JavaSoft web site.
For information about Java on the Macintosh, visit the Apple
Java web site for developers.
What is AppleScript for Java?
AppleScript for Java brings two very powerful technologies together, allowing
developers and end-users to script java applications in the same manner as Macintosh
applications written with traditional programming languages such as C, C++, or Pascal.
With AppleScript for Java, you may script applets or double-clickable applications
created with JBindery. The lastest version of the Apple Applet Runner and JBindery
which are distrubuted with MRJ
SDK 2.1 are required to use this technology.
To add scripting capability to your application, you need to add a supplied terminology
resource ('aete') to your application. For default scriptability, no additional modification
to your java source is required. For detailed technical information on getting the
most benefit from AppleScript for Java, see Technote 1162 Introduction to MRJ Scripting
with AppleScript for Java.
