It seems like this is something Automator or Applescript could do on its own, with the advantage that you could assign a hotkey to the script so you would not have to leave the email or chess application. Again, more details from the OP on how exactly this works and is being used would help. On May 20, 2013, at 4:22 PM, Chris Blouch <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm not a chess player but I thought a chess clock has two countdown timers > and two buttons. Each player gets the same amount of time to make their > moves. So once you move your piece you hit the button and the other player's > timer starts counting down. When they finish moving they hit their button and > your timer starts counting down. So you can loose the chess match by either > checkmate of their King or by running out of time, so you want to be able to > flip on your opponents countdown timer as quick as possible. > > For a spreadsheet-based one, how was this done? does each player just hit the > space bar to start the other clock ticking down? > > As far as scripting Numbers, it uses AppleScript just like other Mac apps. > Here is one discussion on making a countdown timer using Numbers an > AppleScript: > > https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3248427?start=0&tstart=0 > > For me, since I know HTML and Javascript I would rather do it that way but I > guess it should be possible in Numbers. > > CB > > On 5/20/13 3:21 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> I don't know what a chess clock is compared to a normal clock, but why not >> simply check the time? If all you are after is a simple clock, would a >> talking one not work just as well, whether built into the Mac or otherwise? >> What about a simple stopwatch app (the one on iOS is great if you have an >> iOS device)? I'm not trying to be rude at all, I just don't quite understand >> what you're getting at. Also, a braille watch will run you $40 to $50 if >> analog timekeeping is important for this application. If you can explain >> more exactly what you are looking to do, maybe I, or someone else, can help >> more. >> On May 20, 2013, at 3:00 PM, Brandt <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi there, >>> >>> What this macro does actually would be better served with an external >>> application. >>> >>> It is basically a chess clock. I am involved in two chess email lists that >>> play tournaments over skype. A chess clock is required to time games, but >>> Braille clocks are very rare and ungodly expensive when you can find one. >>> >>> Does anyone know of a chess clock application that is accessible? I have >>> seen a few, though none of them is accessible. >>> >>> Warm regards, >>> >>> Brandt Steenkamp >>> >>> Sent from my macbook pro >>> >>> Contact me: >>> >>> Mobile/iMessage/WatsApp: +27781205013 >>> >>> Email: [email protected] >>> >>> My ring to Skype: >>> California, United States >>> +(1)760-5140161 >>> Extension 512 >>> Cape Town, South Africa >>> +(27)213-002317 >>> Extension 161 >>> Johannesburg, South Africa >>> +(27)105-002316 >>> Extension 170 >>> >>> Skype: Brandt.steenkamp007 >>> >>> SIP: [email protected] >>> >>> Twitter: brandtsteenkamp >>> >>> On 20 May 2013, at 8:52 PM, Anne Robertson <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hello Brandt, >>>> >>>> Macros are not used in Numbers, nor even in Excel for the Mac. So, no, >>>> your macro won't work. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> >>>> Anne >>>> >>>> >>>> On 19 May 2013, at 14:58, Brandt <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi there folks, >>>>> >>>>> I am wondering if excell macros will work in Numbers? I have an excell >>>>> chess clock which I would like to use without having to start my windows >>>>> virtual machine. 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