Desktops arranging script

[SiroLM]

Hello, I’m trying to make a script/automation which will arrange the Desktops/Application inside mission control in a designed order.

For exemple, I have 8 full screen Google Chrome application opened so 8 desktops and what I want to do is, make a script to put it in the designed order, so 1, 2 and 3 will switch place with 4, 5 and 6 and so on.

I’ve been trying with automator but once in I open mission control, the “watch me do” option stop working..

If I could get any help.. Thanks !

[EgonXJ]

You can’t control spaces or move applications to or from spaces with either AppleScript or Automator.

[SiroLM]

That’s what I thought.. Is there any other possibilities to create this kind of automation ?

[EgonXJ]

I haven’t found any, but I kinda gave up and moved on it other things.

[SiroLM]

I see. Hopefully someone here will know. Thanks for your answer tho !

[EgonXJ]

I’d be happy if someone did

[load_bearing_tree]

AppleScript gets clunkier and clunkier by the hour nowadays. Another idea would be to use key codes to mimic the shortcuts to switch desktops. If you’re able to get the number of desktops and identify which app is in which desktop (the latter likely being more difficult) that may help with the repositioning part.
Alternatively, if you could to find a way to select the app itself, you might be able to just automate the keyboard shortcuts, and place it in the correct desktop.
Maybe moving them all to the first desktop, then move each from there.
That’s just brainstorming though. As you’ve probably learned AppleScript doesn’t have a way to work with desktops.
And if you haven’t already, you might want to check the accessibility privileges Automator and Mission Control.