Script Debugger
Script Debugger
Script Debugger is an essential tool for me.
It has numerous features, but there are several I use all the time which I wouldn't want to do without.
-- Stepping through a script
SD allows you to execute your script one line at a time, and see the result of each line as it is executed. You can also set breakpoints so your script can run until it gets to the line you set, and you can step through from that point on.
-- Viewing variables
While stepping though your script you can see the value of the variable in your script (not working well in SN). You can see all the variable in a list or open a window for a particular variable and see it's value in a variety of formats.
-- Improved dictionary viewing
The SD dictionary display is pretty cool, makes it much easier to find the commands or classes for an app.
-- Clippings
You can store commonly used snippets in a clippings folder that appear in a palette in the UI, which allows you to insert the snippets into your script with a double click
-- Explorer
From the dictionary window you can look at the current state of a scriptable app, and see what objects appleScript can see, and build applescript references to those objects
-- Lookup definitions
Not only are the dictionaries searchable, but there is a palette that allows you to search the dictionaries for every app and scripting addition at the same time.
There are numerous other features but those are the ones I use every day. The other nice thing about it is all these features stay out of your way when you're not using them.
I haven't tried Smile since OS 9, so I can't really compare the two.
HTH,
ES
On Nov 29, 2009, at 9:34pm, Bernard Azancot wrote:
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> Le 29 nov. 09 à 21:00, email@hidden a écrit :
> Your script, pasted into Script Debugger works exactly as expected. The result is a new message, properly addressed, with the correct subject and the selected jpg attached.
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> Hello Ed !
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> You mention Script Debugger.
> I am testing it, and may and buy it.
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> Could you tell me briefly your opinion about it, and what are the pros and cons against free Satimage Smile and the basic Apple Script Editor ?
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Best.
>
>
> BA
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