How to save terminal command as application

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How to save terminal command as application

Does anybody know how to save this terminal command as an application? This is the command that I use to backup my computer, but it is annoying having to copy and paste it into terminal every time I want to use it. Here is the command:

sudo rsync -auE --progress / /Volumes/Backup

If I Paste this into terminal, it asks me for my password, then starts backing up. When I enter it into automator or applescript editor, there is an error. Thanks in advance!

MacBook Pro 13in Mid 2009, Mac OS X (10.6.7), Unibody

Posted on Apr 2, 2011 9:45 AM

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Answer 1

Niel

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Apr 2, 2011 9:47 AM in response to Cole Bergmann

Try using the following in the AppleScript Editor:

do shell script "rsync -auE --progress / /Volumes/Backup" with administrator privileges

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Answer 2

Apr 2, 2011 9:54 AM in response to Niel

Worked Perfect! Thank You! All I have to do now is add a dialog that says would you like to backup now. But I already know how to do that.

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Answer 3

KJK555

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Apr 2, 2011 10:03 AM in response to Cole Bergmann

The equivalent shell script to type in automator's shell script window would be:


#!/bin/bash
#comment - beginning backup with rsync
sudo rsync -auE --progress / /Volumes/Backup;
echo "backup finished"
exit;

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Answer 4

smayer97

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Oct 10, 2011 5:21 PM in response to Niel

I tried saving a shell script command in an Applescript but when I run the script, it runs but then I get a spinning wheel, as if the script is in an endless loop. Can someone clarify what I need to do?

My script:

do shell script "/System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app/Contents/MacOS/Finder & disown"

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Answer 5

X423424X

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Oct 10, 2011 5:52 PM in response to Cole Bergmann

Another way to encapsulate a shell script as an application is to use a utility like Platypus.

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