Re: [MacPerl] Writing Stuffit archives with Perl

[Eric Petersen <epeterse@aem.umn.edu>]

Chris Nandor <pudge@pobox.com> wrote:

> The only way I know of to make Stuffit files (with the current algorithms)
> is to send Apple Events to DropStuff or Stuffit Deluxe.

There is an OSAX available to do this via AppleScript, i.e., without an 
application, if you have StuffIt Engine installed:

	<ftp://ftp.lazerware.com/StuffItCommands4.5b1.hqx>

Extracted from the Read Me:

> StuffIt Commands 4.5
> by Leonard Rosenthol
> 
> The StuffIt Commands OSAX is a scripting addition that adds to your 
> scripting system the ability to directly interact with the StuffIt 
Engine 
> from Aladdin Systems.  The StuffIt Engine is included with almost all 
> commercial and shareware Aladdin products - check your Extensions 
folder.  
> If you don't have it, and wish to use this OSAX, download DropStuff 
> w/Expander Enhancer from the Aladdin web site 
> (<http://www.aladdinsys.com/>)
> 
> StuffIt Commands adds four commands to your scripting system:
> 
> Stuff:       <description deleted>
> Expand:      <description deleted>
> BinHex:      <description deleted>
> Mount Image: <description deleted>

Hope this helps,
	Eric

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