Applescript to quit an application

No luck. I have even added in a delay. Goodsync simply does not quit when the application is run as a stand alone.

Very bizzare.

The applescript does return: error >>>>> number 0 which apple says is nothing.

Thanks in advance for anymore insite.

Debbie

Thanks, Frank. I looked in the Libary and GoodSync does not have an entry.

GoodSync does not ask to save on quit. When I run the script from with in Applescript it works fine. It only has issues when I double click the app from the Applications folder. To add confusion, I also created an automator application and that runs fine, ie, quits GoodSync.

I am wondering if I need to keep Applescript open longer when the stand alone app is running? Like put a delay in to wait for GoodSync to quit.

I would like to make this work with out the shell script. But I will file away your suggestion.

Debbie

Tried quit saving no, I apologize that I did not include that in my last response. I will try the second suggestion when I am back at my computer and report back.

I was simply trying to gain a better understanding as to why the script runs from the Applescript Editor but will not run correctly, ie quit the app, when launched on its own.

Be back soon and thanks for helping,

Debbie

Slydude,

As stated in my earlier post, I have an automator script and it runs perfectly. For my needs in which this application will be used, I also need to have this working using AppleScript. Thank you for your helpful reply.

Debbie

Hi Phil,

No joy. Like the Tell version, it only performs when run from the AppleScript Editor. When launched as it's own application nothing.

Thanks for your thoughts. This seems so simple and I cannot get my hands around it.

Debbie

Frank,

The Shell works but sends back a bunch of errors.

tell application "System Events"

get unix id of every process whose name = "GoodSync"

--> {4370}

do shell script "kill -9 4370"

--> error number -1708

«event ascrgdut»

--> error number -1708

do shell script "kill -9 4370"

--> error number -10004

end tell

tell current application

do shell script "kill -9 4370"

--> ""

end tell

Result:

""

I am not familiar enough with the coding and errors of AppleScript to determine if I need to worry. The computer also told me that my external hard drive was not ejected properly not long after I ran this script.

Thank you again,

Debbie

Thanks, Phil. I will try. My confusion continues to be that it runs and quits the app when run from AppleScript Editor. It fires from the stand alone script as I can see it launch in my dock, but the app remains open.

My goal is that GoodSync will quit when it is done with its own run. So I need this piece to work seemlessly before, I work on the next piece.

I am sure I gave it admin permission as I am the admin and only user on my computer.

Be Back with results shortly.

Debbie

That works with no errors. Not going to begin to understand, but am very grateful for your help and patience. If you come up with an explaination as to why the tell version does not work, pass it along. I continue to try and learn more applescript.

Have a great Sunday and I will marl as solved.

Debbie