This folder contains applescripts which extend the features of ListSTAR. The ListSTAR rules interface allows applescripts to be invoked either as a "Trigger" on an incoming mail message or as an "Action". Within the ListSTAR rules interface the applescript is simply located and selected so that when an incoming mail message passes the set of defined tests for the presence of certain criteria -- such as having a specific subject -- the selected applescript is invoked. Each applescript in this collection contains a ReadMe that explains the set-up and usage of the accompanying script or scripts. Some of these scripts need to be edited and recompiled so that certain variables they contain reflect conditions in your local environment. Other scripts have an interactive interface that step you through the set-up process. For a more complete overview of the interaction between ListSTAR and applescripts, see the ListSTAR online documentation.
FTP Site
For future changes to these scripts and for additional applescripts to enhance ListSTAR, anonymous ftp to ftp.starnine.com/pub/evals/liststar/script_examples or use the following URL ftp://ftp.starnine.com/pub/evals/liststar/script_examples.
What you need
In order to use this package, you must have AppleScript installed, as well as the scriptable Finder. An install of System 7.5 or later guarantees compatibility, although System 7 Pro may work as well. Each individual script may have additional requirements.
Customizing the process
The included scripts were written for easy modification. For the most part, any custom editing that needs to be done will be in the variables at the top of each script. Each script's comments as well as the instructions in the ReadMe files should make it easy to get any of these scripts running with little time investment.
If you run into problems, contact StarNine Support (support@starnine.com). Unfortunately, we can only help you get these scripts running. Support for further customization is not provided. If you need general AppleScript help or advice see the AppleScript Support section in this ReadMe.
The Scripts
• Return Parameters (Debugging Scripts folder)
Returns variables passed to the script by ListSTAR.
• Restart (Mac Administration via E-Mail folder)
Allows restarting of the ListSTAR Macintosh via email.
• Send Digests with TOC (Sending Digests with TOC folder)
Adds a simple Table of Contents to an outgoing digest. The instructions assume you are starting with copies of the "Listserver Demo" and "Listserver Timer" services that are installed with ListSTAR.
• RFC Triggers (RFC Triggers folder)
These scripts read the RFC headers of an incoming message. The "Check for Precedence Bulk RFC" script allows you to check for the "Precedence: Bulk" header. The "X-Planation" script utilizes the Speech Manager to read the "X-Planation" field of incoming mail.
• Return Subscriber List (Return Subscriber List folder)
Replies to the sender with a formatted list of subscribers to an address list.
• Backup ListSTAR (Backing up ListSTAR folder)
Executes a backup of all essential ListSTAR files.
• Notify! Integration (Paging with ListSTAR folder)
Allows ListSTAR to send pages to Notify! subscribers.
• PageNOW! Integration (Paging with ListSTAR folder)
Allows ListSTAR to send pages to PageNOW subscribers.
• ListSTAR Web-based Address List Editor (Integrating ListSTAR/WebSTAR folder)
Allows the editing of ListSTAR address lists from a WWW browser. The script subscribes users, unsubscribes users, and checks lists for subscription entries.
• Web Browsable Digests (Enhancing ListSTAR Digests folder)
This set of scripts manages a full-featured digest system where digests are filed in HTML format. They handle the generation of a Table of Contents, sending the digest to a list, and saving the digest in HTML format. This is a complicated script with many variables to customize. The documentation should be followed closely.
AppleScript Support
StarNine Technologies recommends System 7.5 or later when using the provided AppleScripts. StarNine can not provide support on customization of AppleScripts for use with the WebSTAR and ListSTAR products.
On-line AppleScript tutorials, by Jon Wiederspan, are included on this CD and are also available via the Web: http://www.uwtc.washington.edu/Computing/WWW/Lessons/
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