Open editing programs with Applescript

[FMWebschool]

Here is my scenario. I need to have three buttons

1. DreamWeaver

2. GoLive

3. BBEdit

Attached to each button I need a script that will open that program. In Windows I can easily do this by using the "Send Message" script and just type the word "dreamweaver.exe" in the text box and dreamweaver will open. No problem...unfortunately not so with the Mac.

Is there a way to name the application in a script, such as BBEdit.app and have it open on the Mac? I know I can do this by selecting and absolute path, but, the .app may not always be in the same location from computer to computer.

Thank you for your help!

In Kindness

Stephen K knight

[h2o.be]

On a Mac, use the "Send Event" command (in the Miscellaneous script steps)

[h2o.be]

You can also use Applescript :

Tell application "the_name_of_the_application" to activate

[FMWebschool]

Dear Jean-Marie

Thank you, I tried the "Send Event" command but it would not work unless I had an absolute path. I will give the applescript a shot right now. Thank you once again.

In kindess

Stephen

[FMWebschool]

Answering myself, the Applescript did just what I needed! Thank you very much!