AppleScript Newbie Problems

Hazel constantly reports an error when attempting to run a very simple non-embedded AppleScript.

Code: Select all: property theFile : alias "Users:Michael:Desktop:DEVON.pdf" tell application "Finder" to open file theFile

While, if I embed the tell "Finder"... line it works in Hazel.

What am I doing wrong? Ultimately, I want to automatically store various PDF's in DevonThink Pro Office.

If writing an external script, you must use a special handler. Consult the help as it has a template there.

Mr_Noodle wrote:If writing an external script, you must use a special handler. Consult the help as it has a template there.

It appears this is a limitation within Hazel using the OSA Applescript component rather than the Generic OSA component. See discussion below.

http://forum.latenightsw.com/t/debugging-hazel-applescript/331/6

I'm not sure the comment is correct. Hazel does use the generic OSA APIs (which is how it can support JavaScript as well). Also, that has little bearing on why there is a separate handler, which is by design.

Mr_Noodle wrote:I'm not sure the comment is correct. Hazel does use the generic OSA APIs (which is how it can support JavaScript as well). Also, that has little bearing on why there is a separate handler, which is by design.

I am absolutely sure my previous comment was not correct. Hazel scripts do work with Script Debugger when it's set up correctly. Make sure your have the ~/Library/Components directory in place with correct permissions before running Script Debugger (my problem.)