Setting Up a “Run AppleScript” Double-Click Workflow in ScreenFloat

Introduction

With ScreenFloat v2.2, you can automate tasks by running custom AppleScripts when you double-click a floating shot. This guide will walk you through setting up this feature.

Steps to Set Up the Workflow

1. Create Your AppleScript

First, you need an AppleScript that will be triggered by your double-click action workflow in ScreenFloat. Here’s a basic outline to help you get started:

Open the Script Editor app on your Mac.

Write your script. Here’s a simple example that displays the parameters passed by ScreenFloat:

on open argumentsList  
	repeat with shotInfo in argumentsList  
    	set fileURL to (item 1 of shotInfo)  
    	set filePath to (item 2 of shotInfo)  
    	set fileType to (item 3 of shotInfo)  
    	set fileExtension to (item 4 of shotInfo)  
    	set fileWidth to (item 5 of shotInfo)  
    	set fileHeight to (item 6 of shotInfo)  
      
    	display dialog "File URL: " & fileURL & return & ¬  
                  "File Path: " & filePath & return & ¬  
                  "File Type: " & fileType & return & ¬  
                  "File Extension: " & fileExtension & return & ¬  
                  "File Width: " & fileWidth & return & ¬  
                  "File Height: " & fileHeight  

	end repeat  
    return true  
end open

Save your script with a memorable name and the .scpt extension.

2. Place the Script in the Correct Folder

For ScreenFloat to access your script, it must be in a specific folder:

Open Finder and navigate to:
/Users/[yourname]/Library/Application Scripts/at.EternalStorms.ScreenFloat-[appstore/trial]/
- Replace [yourname] with your Mac username.
- Use [appstore] if you downloaded ScreenFloat from the Mac App Store, or [trial] if you are using the trial version.
Move your saved AppleScript into this folder.

3. Set Up the Double-Click Workflow in ScreenFloat

Open ScreenFloat.
Go to Settings (from ScreenFloat’s menu bar icon, or any floating shot).
Select the Floating Shots tab.
Under “Double-clicking:”, click the + button.
Choose Run AppleScript from the options.
Select the script from the list that appears.

4. Test Your Workflow

Now, whenever you double-click a floating shot in ScreenFloat, your AppleScript will run and process the shot according to the script’s instructions.

Sample Scripts

Download Script: Create Link from Shot with Custom FTP Server
Uploads the double-clicked shot to your FTP server and copies a link to it.
Read Blog Post: Direct-Paste Shot into active App (Script included)
Learn how to create a double-click workflow to paste a floating shot into the active app’s active window with a simple double-click.

Need Help?

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