Omni Automation iOS Tutorial: Attached Script URLs
In OmniGraffle, actions (scripts) can be assigned or “attached” to objects, and be triggered through the use of the Action Browse Tool.
“Attached” Action options include:
- Opening a File
- Running an AppleScript (macOS)
- Running an Automation Action
- Jumping to a location on a canvas
- Showing or hiding layers
- Opening a URL
In this section, we’re going to convert our random color function into an encoded script URL that will be used with the action option of opening a URL.
Creating and Copying a Script URL
We will copy the encoded script from the previous page and assign it to the circle object in the OmniGraffle document. First, let’s create and copy the URL.
| DO THIS ► | On the previous page tap the Encode Script button 1 to convert the script into an Omni Automation URL, then tap the Copy URL button 2 to display the URL selected in an overlay 3 at the top of the screen. Tap the Copy Selection button 4 at the bottom of the screen, and then dismiss the overlay by tapping the Close button 5 at the top of the overlay. |
Next, we’ll assign the copied URL to the selected circle object.
| DO THIS ► | With the circle object selected, tap the Inspector icon 1 to reveal the sidebar. Tap the Properties icon (gear) 2 on the sidebar and scroll the sidebar up to reveal the Action 3 options area. Tap the Opens a URL 4 option, and then paste the copied script URL into the URL input field 5 below the action options list. Set the URL by tapping the Return key. |
Triggering the Action
Now that the script has been assigned to the circle object, you can use the Action Browser tool to trigger the script.
| DO THIS ► | Tap the Action Browser tool twice to set it to be the active tool. Execute a long press on the circle to select it. |
| DO THIS ► | Tap the circle again to execute the attached script. The decoded script will be displayed in a confirmation window. Tap the Run Script button at the bottom of the confirmation overlay. |
The script will change the fill, stroke, and text color of the circle.
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