A script is a file consisting of AppleScript code. Scripts are Script Debugger’s native documents. Read on to learn how Script Debugger opens and saves scripts.

Learn how Script Debugger:

• Opens scripts. What file formats can Script Debugger open? What happens if there’s difficulty opening a file?

• Saves scripts. What formats does Script Debugger save in? What additional information does Script Debugger save?

Also, Script Debugger gives you access to secondary information about a script file. Learn about:

• Description. A script’s description can serve as a reminder to the developer, an explanation to users, and a splash screen in an applet.

• Manifest. Script Debugger creates a summary of what applications and scripting additions are needed in order for your script to be edited and executed.

• Library. A script can depend on the loading of code from other scripts. Script Debugger automates this aspect of AppleScript.

• Bundle contents. If a script is in a bundle format, you can work with files and folders inside the bundle.