• Q: Does kSpectra support AppleScript?

It is available in v.1.0.5 and higher and for users running Max OS 10.4 (Tiger). AppleScript is a scripting language developed by Apple. AppleScript makes possible batch processing of data and automatic tasks, and can process many files while you focus on other issues. In addition, kSpectra Automator Actions are based on AppleScript.

AppleScript Language Guide (HTML)

• Q: How can I use Applescript?

Using AppleScripts commands specific for kSpectra and Script Editor, one can write scripts that load data from the disk, analyze it, and plot the results. The command's arguments are key-value pairs. Here is a simple example (PDF).

Please see Scripts folder in the distribution for other examples.

• Q: How can I find out about AppleScript commands supported by kSpectra?

They are specified in the AppleScript Dictionary of kSpectra. One can see it by starting Script Editor, then go to File, and Open Dictionary. After choosing kSpectra from the list of applications, go to kSpectra Scripting suite where you can see application specific commands.

kSpectra Scripting commands (PDF)