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I guess the simplest way around it would be to simply check before invoking the script! Of course, if a later annotation note is created – it would presumably also overwrite the BE12 link! Given how I use the latter, this would be problematic were I to break that link. AppleScript-capable applications have their commands, elements, and properties listed in an AppleScript dictionary. My only concern, is the possible overwrite of a already existing URL linking the DTPO file to another annotation note. I've figured it out > the 'problem' was my not having selected the User20 'field' as being one to display in either the 'Summary' or 'All Fields' list – needed to make the adjustment inside the BE Preferences settings. Let us know how you're using Alfred, and if you have something to say to my post above, about whether a global/multiple script makes sense. of To Dos from meeting notes using DevonThink, AppleScript and Things March 7. Note that when DEVONthink Pro is frontmost there are two scripts menus in the. DT link is not supposed to be clickable in the main view/library window but in the Summary and All Fields views To remember where I got the note from I create a new entry in a BibDesk. BibDesk has its own AppleScript menu, and scripts dedicated to BibDesk can. My Applescript-knowledge is rather limited, perhaps Korm at the DT-forum would be the right to ask.Ģ) Yep, you are missing something.

#Devonthink bibdesk applescript how to#

If you meant to add links to more than one document at once, I would not know how to do this.

#Devonthink bibdesk applescript pdf#

There, I have created a link to the pdf (from where I can get back to the RTF-document and from there to the BE-reference, if need I am not sure if I have grasped your suggestion. I use an applescript to save keywords which have been assigned to these books / articles etc. In those cases, I take care that the link from BE leads to the latter document. I then invoke Alfred by typing ALT-Tabulator, and usually already the first two typed letters return my script, so I have just to press return to start it.Īd 1) Yes, it is indeed overwritten, which might not be convenient in cases where the pdf is already linked to another document within DT (e. automation applescript archiving pdf-generation information-management information-gathering devonthink.

At least with my setup, Alfred works much, much simpler: I have saved the script as application and renamed it to be as unique as possible (it does not really matter where it is saved, Alfred will find it). Scripts and other things for working with DEVONthink, a personal information management system.