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Apple Script with M1 Chip

My MacBook Pro died and I replaced it with MacBook Air with M1 chip. I have a couple Apple Scripts to move files from between folders. The scripts do not work in the new MacBook. Is there something I need to do differently or is this a bug?

Thanks for any help.

John

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on May 12, 2022 4:38 AM

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JB001 Author

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May 14, 2022 3:43 AM in response to VikingOSX

Thank you for sticking with this. I really appreciate your help.

JB001 Author

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May 14, 2022 7:29 AM in response to VikingOSX

Yes, macOS 12.3.1. I will redo everything on my side and try again. I'm not at my main computer right now but will do in about an hour.

VikingOSX

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May 14, 2022 7:39 AM in response to JB001

Ok. The same TSV data and script work correctly on macOS 11.6.5 too.

JB001 Author

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May 14, 2022 1:16 PM in response to VikingOSX

I didn't think so but I'm grasping at straws.

Maybe a fresh set of eyes on my end tomorrow will find what I'm doing wrong.

VikingOSX

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May 14, 2022 1:21 PM in response to JB001

A fresh set of eyes can work wonders… 😎

VikingOSX

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May 15, 2022 4:46 AM in response to JB001

You are welcome. Glad it is now working for you.

JB001 Author

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May 15, 2022 6:03 AM in response to VikingOSX

Good idea.

JB001 Author

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May 15, 2022 11:18 AM in response to VikingOSX

Perfect! Works like a charm.

VikingOSX

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May 15, 2022 12:15 PM in response to JB001

And, it should be much quicker than before…

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