Errata
The errata list is a list of errors and their corrections that were found after the product was released.
The following errata were submitted by our customers and have not yet been approved or disproved by the author or editor. They solely represent the opinion of the customer.
Color Key: Serious technical mistake Minor technical mistake Language or formatting error Typo Question Note Update
Version | Location | Description | Submitted by | Date submitted |
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Printed | Page 13 Sherlock |
I'm using Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard). There is no Sherlock in this menu. |
Doctor George Waxter | Jun 20, 2009 |
Printed | Page 59 Table 4.1 |
The \t example: There is an additional backslash which is an error. Instead of "Cost\t\N..." |
Doctor George Waxter | Jul 17, 2009 |
Printed | Page 59 Scripting TexEdit |
Let's not promulgate a myth that the editing capabilities supplied with a Mac are remotely close to acceptable, lest Apple ceases to improve them. Just for starters there is no Backspace, Home, nor End and no way to customize the editor for programmer's purposes. Screen editors I used in the 1980s with PCs are more powerful and flexible than anything that ships with a Mac. |
Doctor George Waxter | Jul 17, 2009 |
Printed | Page 60 with icon |
The note icon does not produce "a cartoony face ... ". The ScriptEditor icon itself is produced. |
Doctor George Waxter | Jul 25, 2009 |
Printed | Page 78 Example |
Current errata states that "Macintosh HD:" must precede "Users" in example for Mac OS 10.4 only. This correction must also be made for OS 10.5. |
Anonymous | Nov 15, 2008 |
Printed | Page 79 Inset on Applescript Shortcuts |
Comment to second script states, "(* This script creates a bunch of new folder in your home folder; well, 15 of them at least. *)" The word "least" should be replaced by "most". |
Anonymous | Nov 15, 2008 |
Printed | Page 90 The AppleScript code under the header "Moving the files and folders". |
The code compiles, but it will not run. Script Editor displays the following error alert: |
Anonymous | |
Printed | Page 90 Under the heading "Moving the files and folders" |
I'm running Applescript on iMac OS X 10.5.6 with Intel processor. |
Anonymous | May 17, 2009 |
Printed | Page 142 Adapting your script |
Dragging an image file on the script's icon returns the following error message: "The variable openedFile is |
Anonymous | |
Printed | Page 143-144 Script for "Converting Images from One Format to Another" |
Compiling script as given in book gives error message "expected ?, ? but found end of line" |
Anonymous | |
Printed | Page 182 3rd paragraph-- "2: Type the path to the file into Safari's Address bar." |
Maybe Safari's behavior has changed since this excellent missing manual was published, but this tip suggests |
Anonymous |