Problem with Word

[Blackbird]

I am trying to create an automated applescript, in which part of it
opens a file in microsoft word.

The file prompts the convert file format dialog box. When I check
'Recover text from any file', it properly recovers and opens my file.
I would like to supress this dialog box from popping up. However,
when I go to preferences and uncheck the "Confirm Conversion at Open",
the dialog box still pops up. Is there any way I can supress this?

 

[Paul Berkowitz]

I am trying to create an automated applescript, in which part of it
opens a file in microsoft word.

The file prompts the convert file format dialog box. When I check
'Recover text from any file', it properly recovers and opens my file.
I would like to supress this dialog box from popping up. However,
when I go to preferences and uncheck the "Confirm Conversion at Open",
the dialog box still pops up. Is there any way I can supress this?

Which version of Word?

If you must use dialogs, then use 'execute dialog', not 'display Word
dialog' nor 'show' - or the do visual Basic equivalent if you're in X.

But don't use dialogs. Script the real conversion. It shouldn't matter what
your preferences are in the UI. (Or if it does, they can be scripted too.)

In 2004, take a look at 'open' in the Standard Suite 'without confirm
conversions'.

--
Paul Berkowitz
MVP MacOffice
Entourage FAQ Page: <http://www.entourage.mvps.org/faq/index.html>
AppleScripts for Entourage: <http://macscripter.net/scriptbuilders/>

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PLEASE always state which version of Microsoft Office you are using -
**2004**, X or 2001. It's often impossible to answer your questions
otherwise.

 

[Blackbird]

Which version of Word?

If you must use dialogs, then use 'execute dialog', not 'display Word
dialog' nor 'show' - or the do visual Basic equivalent if you're in X.

But don't use dialogs. Script the real conversion. It shouldn't matter what
your preferences are in the UI. (Or if it does, they can be scripted too.)

In 2004, take a look at 'open' in the Standard Suite 'without confirm
conversions'.

--
Paul Berkowitz
MVP MacOffice
Entourage FAQ Page: <http://www.entourage.mvps.org/faq/index.html>
AppleScripts for Entourage: <http://macscripter.net/scriptbuilders/>

Please "Reply To Newsgroup" to reply to this message. Emails will be
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PLEASE always state which version of Microsoft Office you are using -
**2004**, X or 2001. It's often impossible to answer your questions
otherwise.

I don't quite know what you mean.

I just want to set the preference or set word to either

(a) not show the convert file dialog box
or (b) show the box, but select "Recover Text from Any File"