ePub Zip/Unzip AppleScript application for Mac OS X - Page 9

pdurrant · 11-30-2018, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by odamizu

Thank you! Are the instructions for converting 32-bit to 64-bit simple enough to post? I would really like to learn how to do this as I have some other applets I was hoping to convert. (My googling attempts only got me as far as the above method, which seems to work but I suspect it's not a best practice.)

I did it your way. But my difficulty might have been down to the name having a '/' in it. I don't see why a direct export to application or duplicate and re-save shouldn't work otherwise.

I did have to fix up the icon.

odamizu · 11-30-2018, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

I did it your way. But my difficulty might have been down to the name having a '/' in it. I don't see why a direct export to application or duplicate and re-save shouldn't work otherwise.

I did have to fix up the icon.

OMG! It was totally the '/'! When I deleted it from the filename, both direct export to application and duplicate and re-save produced a 64-bit app. Thank you so much!

amyg · 11-30-2018, 11:47 AM

Thank you both! This 32-bit to 64-bit conversion information and the new 64-bit epub app are very much appreciated!

odamizu · 11-30-2018, 03:17 PM

Here are more detailed instructions for converting AppleScripts from 32-bit to 64-bit, in case it's helpful to anyone:

Open AppleScript in Script Editor
File > Export > File Format: Application > Save
OR
File > Duplicate > Save > File Format: Application
Confirm by checking Get Info (Command-I). If there is an option to “Open in 32-bit mode”, that means the AppleScript has been successfully converted to 64-bit.

If the above fails, look for odd characters in the AppleScript name such as the "/" in "ePub Zip/Unzip". Delete the problematic character. You can rename the AppleScript after it's converted to 64-bit.

To add custom icon:

Open Get Info window for both old 32-bit and new 64-bit AppleScripts.
Click on the desired icon in the upper left corner of the 32-bit app and copy.
Click on the generic icon in the upper left corner of the 64-bit app and paste.

Note: This works for macOS High Sierra. It should also work with Mojave. Earlier versions may work differently or not work at all.

razorblade · 12-18-2018, 10:48 AM

Hey all,
Looking for some help here: I have about a 100 epub files that iTunes has unzipped. I downloaded the 64-bit version of the AppleScript, and when I drag and drop a book, I get:

Quote:

The ePub "Airframe.epub" already exists.
Do you want to replace it? The old ePub will be moved to the Trash.

Clicking Cancel obviously cancels the process, but clicking Replace just moves the epub "folder" to trash - and no book is zipped. Then I get:

Quote:

sh: line 0: cd: /Volumes/Razorblade/Books/Airframe.epub/: No such file or directory

How do I fix this? And is there a way to do all of them together?

pdurrant · 12-18-2018, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by razorblade

Hey all,
Looking for some help here: I have about a 100 epub files that iTunes has unzipped. I downloaded the 64-bit version of the AppleScript, and when I drag and drop a book, I get:

Clicking Cancel obviously cancels the process, but clicking Replace just moves the epub "folder" to trash - and no book is zipped. Then I get:

How do I fix this? And is there a way to do all of them together?

ePubs downloaded from Apple are not zip files. I beleive they are stored in a 'package'. Just right-click and "Show Package Contents".

Vixxor · 01-12-2021, 07:28 AM

Hi!
I am so lost without this app, for some reason it doesn't work with the latest versions of OSX. Do you know why? Is it something I'm doing wrong or is it just not compatible any more?

odamizu · 01-12-2021, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vixxor

Hi!
I am so lost without this app, for some reason it doesn't work with the latest versions of OSX. Do you know why? Is it something I'm doing wrong or is it just not compatible any more?

When you say "latest versions of OSX", which versions of macOS are you referring to?

The 64-bit version of ePub Zip-Unzip (found in the first post in this thread) should work for Catalina and maybe also Big Sur.

Vixxor · 01-14-2021, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by odamizu

When you say "latest versions of OSX", which versions of macOS are you referring to?

The 64-bit version of ePub Zip-Unzip (found in the first post in this thread) should work for Catalina and maybe also Big Sur.

My colleague have tried to use it with Catalina but failed with all versions available.
I still use Mojave but my employer is pushing me to update soon so I'm kinda desperately searching for a solution.

pdurrant · 01-14-2021, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Vixxor

My colleague have tried to use it with Catalina but failed with all versions available.
I still use Mojave but my employer is pushing me to update soon so I'm kinda desperately searching for a solution.

I just tried it it. The 3.0 64-bit version works on Catalina.

After downloading, make sure it will launch by double-clicking the icon. You may have to option-right-click-open it, since it's not signed by a known developer. once it'll launch OK, quit, and drag an epub onto it. It will ask for more permissions, to do with the Finder.

Once all permission have been given, it should just work as normal.

odamizu · 01-14-2021, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vixxor

My colleague have tried to use it with Catalina but failed with all versions available ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I just tried it it. The 3.0 64-bit version works on Catalina ...

The 64-bit version works for me on Catalina as well, so whatever the problem is, it's not ePub Zip-Unzip.

pdurrant · 01-15-2021, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odamizu

The 64-bit version works for me on Catalina as well, so whatever the problem is, it's not ePub Zip-Unzip.

I suspect the problem is that it takes a while to give it all the permissions it needs, and that it probably needs launching directly the first time.

Just downloading and expecting to be able to drag & drop immediately isn't going to work.

Vixxor · 01-15-2021, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I suspect the problem is that it takes a while to give it all the permissions it needs, and that it probably needs launching directly the first time.

Just downloading and expecting to be able to drag & drop immediately isn't going to work.

Thanks a lot! I will relay this to my colleague. What a relief!
And thanks a million for creating this app in the first place!

11-30-2018, 03:17 PM	#124
odamizu just an egg Posts: 1,388 Karma: 2688282 Join Date: Mar 2015 Device: Kindle Oasis1 & Voyage, iOS	Converting 32-bit to 64-bit Here are more detailed instructions for converting AppleScripts from 32-bit to 64-bit, in case it's helpful to anyone: Open AppleScript in Script Editor File > Export > File Format: Application > Save OR File > Duplicate > Save > File Format: Application Confirm by checking Get Info (Command-I). If there is an option to “Open in 32-bit mode”, that means the AppleScript has been successfully converted to 64-bit. If the above fails, look for odd characters in the AppleScript name such as the "/" in "ePub Zip/Unzip". Delete the problematic character. You can rename the AppleScript after it's converted to 64-bit. To add custom icon: Open Get Info window for both old 32-bit and new 64-bit AppleScripts. Click on the desired icon in the upper left corner of the 32-bit app and copy. Click on the generic icon in the upper left corner of the 64-bit app and paste. Note: This works for macOS High Sierra. It should also work with Mojave. Earlier versions may work differently or not work at all. Last edited by odamizu; 11-30-2018 at 03:55 PM.

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11-30-2018, 11:47 AM	#123
amyg Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 56 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Device: Nook simple touch, iPad	Thank you both! This 32-bit to 64-bit conversion information and the new 64-bit epub app are very much appreciated!

01-12-2021, 07:28 AM	#127
Vixxor Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2021 Device: none	Hi! I am so lost without this app, for some reason it doesn't work with the latest versions of OSX. Do you know why? Is it something I'm doing wrong or is it just not compatible any more?