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March 2006 - Page 4 of 5 - Scripting Blog [archived]

How Can I Set Scriptomatic So That It Automatically Outputs to a Text File?

March 10, 2006 Mar 10, 2006 03/10/06
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(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I set Scriptomatic so that it automatically outputs to a text file?-- GD(image) (image) (image) Hey, GD. Well, all you have to do is - wait a second: you want to make changes to the Scriptomatic? Oh, GD: say it isn’t so. Would you paint a hat on the Mona Lisa? Would you give the Venus de Milo a tattoo...

How Can I Encode Scripts Within an HTA?

March 9, 2006 Mar 9, 2006 03/9/06
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(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I encode scripts within an HTA?-- LL(image) (image) (image) Hey, LL. You know, when we first read this question we thought, “What’s the big deal? Can’t you encode scripts in an HTML Application (HTA) the same way you encode scripts in an HTML file?” Much to our surprise, it appears as though you ...

How Can I Configure the Screensaver Used When No One is Logged On to a Computer?

March 8, 2006 Mar 8, 2006 03/8/06
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(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I recently downloaded your Script Center screensaver, and it works great as long as someone is logged on to the computer. However, when no one is logged on the computer uses a different screensaver. How can I get the computer to use the Script Center screensaver when no one is logged on?-- RF(image) (image) (image...

How Can I Save an Excel Spreadsheet, and Then Save a Copy as HTML?

March 7, 2006 Mar 7, 2006 03/7/06
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(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I save an Excel spreadsheet, and then save a copy of that spreadsheet as HTML?-- TH(image) (image) (image) Hey, TH. You know, it’s interesting that you used the word “save” in your question. After all, the Scripting Guy who writes this column (who’s much lazier - um, much busier than usual) just ...