Apple AppleScript Finder Guide - Manual (Page 145)

C H A P T E R 3
Finder Commands
Command Definitions
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Set 3
The Set command is a request to set the values of one or more objects. The
Finder version of the Set command is identical to the standard version
described in the AppleScript Language Guide.
SYNTAX
set referenceToObject to expression
PARAMETERS
referenceToObject
A reference to the object whose value is to be set or a list
of references.
Class: Reference or list of references
expression The expression whose value or values are to be assigned.
If expression is a reference or a list of references, they must
be references for which the Finder can obtain a value.
Class: Any appropriate class for the objects whose values are
to be set.
RESULT
The value assigned or a list of values.
EXAMPLE
This script sets the name and position of the selection:
tell application "Finder"
set name of selection to "My Folder"
set position of selection to {140, 160}
end tell