newbie: external method library

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#1

Hi all,

I am just beginning to study applescript and am getting pretty frustrated. Going straight by the book (Nutshell) I am trying to set up a method library and call its scripts by another script. The method-library script reads:

on sayGoodbye()
display dialog “Goodbye”
end sayGoodbye

on sayTschuess()
display dialog “Tschüss!”
end sayTschuess

and is saved as a compiled script.

The calling script reads:

set bye to load script “Partition 4:Skripte:Methodenbibliotheken:farewell”

bye’s sayGoodbye()
bye’s sayTschuess()

and is also saved as a compiled script. The error-message I get reads:
“Can’t make “Partition 4:Skripte:Methodenbibliotheken:farewell” into a item”

The funny thing is: It works when I execute the calling script from within the smile editor window. But NOT, when I save it as a script and try to launch by clicking on it. And it does NOT work at all when started from within AppleScript Editor.

Very puzzled and appreciating all help,

Dirk

#2

It might help to change this line:

set bye to load script “Partition 4:Skripte:Methodenbibliotheken:farewell”

to

set bye to load script file “Partition 4:Skripte:Methodenbibliotheken:farewell”

It might not solve all of your problems, but if it solves just one, it’s a step in the right direction. :slight_smile:

You might also want to check out this topic.

#3

Hi Rob,

and thank you for the prompt reply! Indeed your suggestion to add the keyword “file” did the trick. So it must have been a typo in the book (where this keyword is NOT included - I counterchecked.)

Happy again and going on w/ my studying, best greetings,

Dirk
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