Accessing database while script is running

When I run a script in FMP7 I am unable to access the database until the script completes. This is especially troublesome when using container fileds to play back quicktime media files.

If I use a button click to "Perform" container elements (NOT a script, just the button navigating to the container filed directly), I am able to access everything while the file plays. I can also access the progress bar of the file playing. If the "Perform" function is called via a script however, I must wait until the file completes to access the database & the progress bar is not viewable.

I have tried some external media player extensions (24U SimpleSound & PS MediaPlayer) that add the ability to play multiple files. Neither solution has the ability to view a progress bar or counter for the track.

I attempted to use applescript to add a progress bar, but found that I was then once again unable to access the database until the applescript process finished.

I began this topic in the Container forum, but felt it was quickly becoming more of a scripting issue.

Thanks

Greg