MacTech’s VBA to AppleScript Transition Guide in April
“MACTECH’S GUIDE TO MOVING FROM VBA TO APPLESCRIPT” IN SPECIAL ISSUE
- Guide helps users make the transition from VBA to AppleScript
- Covers both the challenges and the benefits
- Specific examples for Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Special bonus chapter on using AppleScript with Entourage
February 7, 2007 — WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — MacTech Magazine today announced that it will be releasing “Moving from Microsoft Office VBA to AppleScript: MacTech’s Guide to Making the Transition” — an extensive guide to help users make the migration from Microsoft Office VBA to scripting Office using AppleScript.
The final version of the resource guide (estimated at 150 pages) will be printed in a special super-size edition of MacTech Magazine scheduled for the April 2007 issue available at the beginning of April. MacTech Magazine subscribers will receive the expanded issue as part of their normal MacTech subscription (i.e., at no additional cost).
For months, MacTech has been working with a team of VBA, AppleScript and Office experts from around the industry to create the most comprehensive guide available to aid users in migrating from VBA to AppleScript.
“Lead author, Paul Berkovitz, has written a step-by-step, easy to read guide that will not only help VBA users with the migration, but will make even an experienced Office user want to dive in and start using AppleScript,” said Neil Ticktin, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of MacTech Magazine. “The goal of the guide is to give both VBA developers and other Office users a launching point into AppleScripting Microsoft Office for Mac.”
“I think that this is a great tool for customers making the transition from VBA to AppleScript,” said Sheridan Jones, group marketing manager, Microsoft’s Macintosh Business Unit. “MacTech creates fantastic, in-depth resources that really help the Mac community.”
Qualified IT Pros Can Apply for Complimentary Subscriptions
MacTech is normally $8.95 per issue on the newsstand, but… The Macintosh Business Unit at Microsoft is sponsoring a limited number of complimentary subscriptions for qualified IT professionals. Select individuals just pay a shipping and handling charge of $9.95 to receive MacTech monthly for six months. This only applies for new subscribers. For more information, and to fill out a short survey to qualify, go to http://www.mactech.com/ms-survey/vba-applescript.php
MacTech is available in limited quantities on the newsstand, and this issue will likely be in high demand. The best way to get a copy is to be a MacTech Magazine subscriber. You should place subscription orders no later than March 15, 2007 in order to start with the April 2007 issue.
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