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Script Debugger

Script Debugger - 4.0.8

complete replacement for Apple's Script Editor

All Time: (4.6)
Version 4.0.8: (5.0)
Selected Version: 4.0.8
Release Date: 2008-01-14
License: Update
Downloads (version 4.0.8): 1,755
Downloads (all versions): 31,978
Price: $199.00

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Product Description:

Script Debugger is a complete replacement for Apple's Script Editor. It offers no limit on script size as well as powerful editing, debugging and dictionary tools.

What's new in this version:

  • Addressed a cosmetic problem displaying spaces when the Show Invisibles feature is enabled on Leopard (10.5) systems.
  • Addressed a problem where the sorting of items in the Table Of Contents menu was incorrect if the "Sort menu" option in the Editor preferences panel is unchecked.
  • It is now possible to select the Finder application (from the /System/Library/CoreServices) folder when opening dictionaries and adding items to the Known Applications inspector.
  • Script Debugger no longer crashes if the Monaco font is missing or disabled.
  • Addressed a problem where incorrect error positions were reported in some instances.
  • Addressed a problem that prevented the customization of script window toolbars when running on Leopard.
  • Addressed a series of problems that caused NSLock and NSConditionLock related diagnostic messages to appear in the Console log on Leopard systems.
  • Revised the descriptions of AppleScript's built-in data types appearing in Dictionary windows.
  • Addressed a problem where saving a compiled script as a Carbon applet would produce a broken Classic applet on Leopard systems.
  • Addressed a problem that caused Script Debugger to fail when saving scripts as bundled applications on Leopard.
  • The Parent Script toolbar item's popup menu now properly updates as other script documents are opened and closed.
  • The AppleScript Studio entry in the Applications inspector now shows the same icon as the AppleScript Studio entry in the Default Target submenu within the Script menu.
  • Addressed a problem with external debugging support where parameters passed to event handlers were not handled properly on Intel machines.
  • Addressed a problem where dragging text ahead of a compile/run-time error to a position below the error would cause a Cocoa exception to be reported.
  • Corrected a regression introduced in Script Debugger 4.0.6 that caused the relevance ranking of dictionary search results to be incorrect.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later

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Version 4.0.8:
Overall Rating: (5.0) Features: (5.0) Support: (5.0)
Ease of Use: (5.0) Quality / Stability: (5.0) Price: (5.0)
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Script Debugger CommentaryStill way too expensive… - Version: 4.5.3, 6/11/2009 01:23PM PST

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Brass Hammer
And at this price the developer still has the nerve to charge for upgrades.

Also, it can't be used as a replacement editor for Applescript Studio's editor. The few glowing comments out here must be developer insiders trying to pump up sales.
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Script Debugger ReviewBrilliant product at a value price - Version: 4.0.8, 12/1/2008 10:39AM PST

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phantomusa
Having used Script debugger for both personal use and business use now since version 3 it simply amazes me that anyone can write scripts in any reasonable amount of time without this incredible piece of software. Clearly these guys understand the pain that Applescript can cause and the days and weeks of pulling hair that can be avoided. Every version adds more and more features and it just gets better every time.
At three times the price this would still be value so if you are considering writing more that a very basic script do yourself a favor and spend a few dollars to make better, faster scripts easily and BUY NOW.
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Script Debugger ReviewIf you you write AppleScripts, you need this - Version: 4.5, 11/25/2008 02:07PM PST

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Cloetus_1
Some jokingly refer to AppleScript as the read-only programming language. It can be opaque...

SD lets you inspect the actual values the app you're trying to script, in the moment so you REALLY know what's going on.

On the flip side, it has all the sweet programming goodness like breakpoints and such.

I refuse to write anything but the simplest scripts without it.
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