Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999 5:05 AM +0200 Subject: Re: Tracking local variables From: Emmanuel Cc: AppleScript Users List >But Smile doesn't let me pause a script (ie a breakpoint or step) and see variable values at that point, does it? Yes it does. Don't forget Smile's first principle: Kis(s), keep it simple. Text windows exist don't they? Selecting text exists, doesn't it? So... How to pause a script --------------------- You must have thrown (or copied) the piece of script into a text window. To pause the script on a given line, just select the script from its beginning to the chosen line and press "Enter". The selected lines run. At this point, you can execute "myVar" (or any AppleScript expression) from any text window (including the window containing the script), to read variables and make computations with them. For instance, double-click a variable name and press "Enter". As mentioned in the help, it is convenient to make a new output window. By default, the value of the variable or the result of the expression is appended to the same text window. How to step ----------- You must have thrown (or copied) the piece of script into a text window. Put the caret [text cursor] in the line you want to execute, and press the Enter key.