(re)Enable iCalendar ability to execute AppleScript

I ran into the same problem with an AppleScript I set up for use as an alarm clock. The script editor opens, and the script never executes. I ran a Google search, and it seems that a lot of other people are reporting the same issue....but nobody has posted a solution yet (at least I haven't found any solutions posted). I hope the folks in Cupertino are looking into this, but I don't expect it to be high on their priority list. It appears that some folks are having even worse issues with the upgrade to ML.

No.

Apple's only explanation during beta testing was that it had to do with security and the "sandboxing" of applications (to prevent malware, etc).

Feel free to post objections here: http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html

Yeah, I agree. 😟 I haven't gotten around to finding an alternative yet, just set up a message reminding me to run it manually.

And, it's always possible they'll put it back if they can figure out how to make it reasonably secure.

I'm working on an Automator that will execute the script. Actually, I'm setting up two automators. The first one allows you to input your reminder, with the option to execute an automator. The second automator looks for entries on the Automator calendar, then executes the script. My script displays a pop-up message that must be acknowledged to shut off the alarm, which consists of a system sound played 3 times, and a voice message.

Once I have the bugs worked out, I will put more info up.

😎

Keep us posted.

I got the answer, and it was simpler than I thought. Here's a solution that works for me:

In Automator, create a Calendar Alarm

Select Utilities from the library pane

Select & drag Run AppleScript into the workflow area

Copy/paste the AppleScript into the Run AppleScript box

Save the newly created Calendar Alarm

Open Calendar.app, create a new event

Select the Automator calendar as your reference calendar

Select Open File for the alert, and select the file you created in Automator. By default, iCal is the file that comes up when you select Open File. Change that to the name of the Automator app you created. Select Other if the file name isn't shown.

I've attached screen shots, just in case the instructions are a bit vague. Let me know if this works for you.

Looks good. 🙂

But I'm a bit burned out, so won't mess with this until tomorrow.

Thanks!

Having to "acknowledge" is a non starter. I have eight scripts that run at various times including 5:00 AM. I can't acknowledge any of them. I just want them to run.

Looking for some other solution not involving Calendar.

I just tested LinuxGeek3447's solution and it seems to work with no need to "ackknowledge". Will need a bit more testing but this could save me a world of work.

After further testing this is a WINNER 🙂

Thank you LinuxGeek3447

After converting all my scripts this is even easier than using scripts. Only change I made since mine are all repeating events is as shown in this screen shot

there is similar issue having setting a URL of a cgi to run the script in the server. URL is no lger supported. May be a similar solution is possible with automator.

LinuxGeek3447 wrote:

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Open Calendar.app, create a new event

Select the Automator calendar as your reference calendar

Select Open File for the alert, and select the file you created in Automator.

For me, all those steps were already done after I saved it as a Calendar Alarm -- so it's even easier. Just set the time & repeat frequency.

Very cool! 😎

Now, a question: since you only have 10 points here, you're not authorized to create a User Tip (see https://discussions.apple.com/static/apple/tutorial/reputation.html).

But this would be good one. If you haven't seen them, click the User Tips tab at the top of the forum list:

If you'd like to rewrite your instructions in a fashion similar to the first 3 (mine just link to my website), perhaps including the screenshots "in line," I'd be happy to copy it and make it a User Tip, crediting you prominently as the author of course (although it will show me).

Then not only will some folks find it on their own, but others can post links to it.

EDIT: And I'll link to it from my Changes in Mountain Lion page.

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