How can I create a double click icon to run script shell

[jsn]

Hi

how can I create an icon in mac os x, that runs a script shell that has arguments.

I installed netbeans and to run it I need to go in terminal moce and type :

./runide.sh -jdkhome System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Home -uicom.apple.mrj.swing.MacLookAndFeel -fontsize 10

Can I do that in a simple Icon with a double click?

Thanks
jose



thanks
jsn

[aufreak]

If you have the Developer tools, you can try using MRJAppBuilder to build a double clickable Java application, given the class files, jars, parameters, etc. Its quite easy to use.

There is some way to do this by creating a bundle directory, hmmm something to learn everyday...

[rharder]

You can make a script file with a ".command" extension, and the Finder will run it:

#!/bin/sh
/Developer/forte/bin/runide.sh -jdkhome System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Home -uicom.apple.mrj.swing.MacLookAndFeel -fontsize 10

You probably need to make the .command file executable with a "chmod +x Forte.command" or something. Of course if you don't like the .command in the name, make a link to it and rename the link!

Cheers.

-Rob

[Soapvox]

but create a small app that interfaces with terminal in realbasic that sends that command. Why do you need it, if it is just at startup or a specific time try setting up a cron job.

[Red Phoenix]

Don't forget AppleScript, either. You can just use the OSX PowerAddOns Lite.osax from Version Tracker and write an AppleScript that does what you want it to.

[jsn]

I tried the .command changing it to +x to run it but it does not work. did you try it?

using the program MRJApplication I would litke to have an explanation about how to run frte or netbeans from an icon. give me an example please

thanks
jose

[tobie]

this is a new feature of 10.1:

http://www.apple.com/applescript/macosx/script_menu/

you can run applescript/perl and shell routines from it.

I don't fully understand how to create shell scripts, if this works for you, will you share it?

cheers
Tobie

[yuriwho]

You need dropscript

http://www.mit.edu/people/wsanchez/software/

be careful with it!