I've had amazing success using Applescript to send, receive and pass information to and from FileMaker in version 6 (and 7). I have a solution that I wish to create runtimes using Dev 6 (and eventually 7) that use Applescript in the same way. Basically I wish to create a protable version of my solution.

I am having strange and unstable results using the same exact things when my solutioin is coverted to a runtime. Sometimes the Applescript app (script saved as and app and or from scriptmaker) succeeds in passing info to FM runtime but most others my runtime crashes and the applescript displays and error of connection lost.

I figure this may have to do with special considerations when doing this using a runtime FM solution but I cannot find ANYTHING regarding this.

Thoughts?: HELP?:

Thanks to anyone with a clue.

Michael

You don't give us much to go on. What does the external app do and is it really necessary since you can use applescript inside scriptmaker? Are you using "tell app FileMaker" statement inside the scriptmaker statement? They should be deleted, they aren't needed.

Sorry, no. Whether trigger interal of FileMaker or external, it still crashes. I have tried both with and with referenceing FileMaker withing the script. The applescript allows FileMaker to communitcate with iTunes. It works perfectly when not in Runtime format.

I can show you what I mean, if you'd like.

Michael

Yes, show me. But if it's crashing, it is probaby invalid syntax. Are you using "as unicode text" in your text handlers? This will make a big difference.

Can I email you the files tomorrow? Where can I email them?

Michael

Sent you an email, haven't heard anything....