Open action in AppleScript package
- Updated: 2025/06/05
Open action in AppleScript package
Use the Open action in macOS based automations to open an AppleScript that you have provided.
When you use the Open action, a session is created that can then be referenced in the Run or Close actions.
Settings
- In the Session name field, enter a name for the session
that you are about to create.
(Optional) Click Insert a value icon to select an existing variable or a Global value as the session name.
- Use the AppleScript field to select one of the
following:
- Import existing fileTo select an existing AppleScript file from one of the following locations:
- Variable: To specify the file variable that contains the location of the file.
- Control Room file: Click Choose to select the file that is available in the Control Room.
- Desktop file: Click Browse to select the file that is available on your device.
Note: AppleScript filenames have either the . scpt or .scptd extension. - Manual input
Use the Enter script here field to enter an AppleScript.
- Import existing file