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- Verb TQMGhost.batchProcess
- Syntax TQMGhost.batchProcess ()
- Parameters None.
- Action Runs a dialog-driven suite that allows the user to batch process with Torquemada’s Ghost by selecting folders of files.
- Also includes a preferences dialog and utilities to change type and creator of files between TQM types and the user’s word processor.
- Designed for Frontier Runtime users who cannot write or do not intend to write scripts.
- Returns True if run successfully, false if error or canceled by user.
- Examples See the read-me file that accompanies the installer for full instructions.
- Notes Requires Torquemada’s Ghost 1.3.0 by Greg Swann.
- See Also TQMGhost.sendFile
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- Verb TQMGhost.isRunning
- Syntax TQMGhost.isRunning ()
- Parameters None.
- Action Checks to see if Torquemada’s Ghost is currently running.
- Returns True if running, false if not.
- See Also TQMGhost.bringToFront
- TQMGhost.launch
- TQMGhost.quit
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- Verb TQMGhost.launch
- Syntax TQMGhost.launch ()
- Parameters None.
- Action Launches Torquemada’s Ghost, if not already running.
- Returns True if successful, false if not.
- Notes Not required for TQMGhost.sendFile.
- Requires Torquemada’s Ghost 1.3.0 by Greg Swann.
- See Also TQMGhost.bringToFront
- TQMGhost.isRunning
- TQMGhost.quit
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- Verb TQMGhost.makeTQMcontrol
- Syntax TQMGhost.makeTQMcontrol (path)
- Parameters path = full path to the desired file (stringType).
- Action Changes type and creator of file in path to a Torquemada’s Ghost control file.
- Returns True if successful, false if not.
- Example TQMGhost.makeTQMcontrol ("My Hard Drive:Text Files:Control file")
- Notes This verb works quietly in the background with no user interface.
- The file must conform to Torquemada’s Ghost control file specs, or it will not function properly.
- See Also TQMGhost.makeTQMset
- TQMGhost.makeWPfile
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- Verb TQMGhost.makeTQMset
- Syntax TQMGhost.makeTQMset (path)
- Parameters path = full path to the desired file (stringType)
- Action Changes the type and creator of the file specified in path to a TQM set file.
- Returns True if successful, false if not.
- Example TQMGhost.makeTQMset ("My Hard Drive:TQM set files:Killer set")
- Notes This version works silently in the background with no user interface.
- TQM sets can be used with both Torquemada’s Ghost and the most recent version of Torquemada the Inquisitor.
- The file must conform to TQM specs or it will not function properly.
- See Also TQMGhost.makeWPfile
- TQMGhost.makeControlfile
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- Verb TQMGhost.makeWPfile
- Syntax TQMGhost.makeWPfile (path)
- Parameters path = full path to the desired file (stringType)
- Action Changes the type of file in path to a text file. Creator is changed to creator specified in TQMGhost.prefs.Creator.
- Returns True if successful, false if not.
- Example TQMGhost.makeWPfile ("My Hard Drive:Text Files:Cool text")
- Notes This version works silently in the background with no user interface.
- The contents of TQMGhost.prefs.Contents must be a string4 matching the creator signature of the desired word processor.
- See Also TQMGhost.makeControlfile
- TQMGhost.makeTQMset
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- Verb TQMGhost.quit
- Syntax TQMGhost.quit ()
- Parameters None.
- Action Quits Torquemada’s Ghost if running.
- Returns True.
- Notes Using this verb when Torquemada’s Ghost is not running has no effect.
- Requires Torquemada’s Ghost 1.3.0 by Greg Swann.
- See Also TQMGhost.isRunning
- TQMGhost.launch
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- Verb TQMGhost.sendFile
- Syntax TQMGhost.sendFile (path)
- Parameters path = full path to the desired file (stringType)
- Action Opens the specified file in Torquemada’s Ghost.
- Launches Torquemada’s Ghost if not running.
- Torquemada’s Ghost will remain waiting for further files until a control file is opened or the Start button is clicked.
- Returns True.
- Example TQMGhost.sendFile ("My Hard Drive:Text Files:Cool Text")
- Notes See the documentation for Torquemada’s Ghost for an explanation of how files sent with AppleEvents control the app.
- Requires Torquemada’s Ghost 1.3.0 by Greg Swann.
- See Also TQMGhost.batchProcess
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- Verb TQMGhost.startTQM
- Syntax TQMGhost.startTQM (controlFile, destination)
- Parameters controlFile = full path (including name) of the control file to be created (stringType).
- destination = full path to an existing folder where processed files are to be saved (stringType).
- Action Creates a control file containing destination path.
- Launches Torquemada’s Ghost if not running.
- Starts TQMGhost processing.
- Returns True.
- Example TQMGhost.startTQM ("My Hard Drive:System Folder:TQM Control file", "My Hard Drive: Finished text:")
- Notes See the documentation for Torquemada’s Ghost for an explanation of how files sent with AppleEvents control the app.
- Requires Torquemada’s Ghost 1.3.0 by Greg Swann.
- See Also TQMGhost.batchProcess
- TQMGhost.makeTQMcontrol
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