# Ruby appscript 0.2.0 released (Mac OS X)

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**Created:** [November 24, 2006, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-appscript-0-2-0-released-mac-os-x/77159 "2006-11-24T21:04:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 24, 2006, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-appscript-0-2-0-released-mac-os-x/77159/1 "2006-11-24T21:04:47Z")

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Announcing the 0.2.0 release of Ruby appscript, a high-level,  
user-friendly Apple event bridge that allows you to control scriptable  
Mac OS X applications using ordinary Ruby scripts:

[http://rubyforge.org/frs/?group\_id=2346&release\_id=8040](http://rubyforge.org/frs/?group_id=2346&release_id=8040)

This release contains over three dozen changes, including brand new  
features, API improvements, application compatibility tweaks and  
bugfixes. Of particular note are:

- a new OSAX module for calling scripting additions from Ruby

- support for built-in and third-party unit types (inches, centimeters,  
etc.)

- a new source-based .gem for easier installation

- better adherence to Ruby style guidelines.

A new mailing list, rb-appscript-discuss, has also been set up for  
general discussion and help. You can subscribe at:

[http://rubyforge.org/mailman/listinfo/rb-appscript-discuss](http://rubyforge.org/mailman/listinfo/rb-appscript-discuss)

Please note that due to API changes in rb-appscript 0.2.0, scripts  
written for rb-appscript 0.1.x may need some minor alterations to work  
correctly with this new version. The APIs are now fairly stable, so any  
future changes in this area should be minimal.

The goal is to release the first rb-appscript beta (0.3.0) in the new  
year, so any and all feedback on appscript’s APIs, implementation,  
documentation, examples, etc. between now and then will be extremely  
valuable and greatly appreciated. Many thanks to all those users who  
have provided suggestions for improvements, bug reports, etc. so far.

Enjoy,

has