iTunes can't see its dictionary

Scripting Forums AppleScript | Mac OS X
#1

I have an iTunes script I’ve run over 500 times, that starts by getting track info from a CD:

tell application “iTunes”
set theCD to source 1 whose kind is audio CD

Last week the script stopped working. I opened it to see this line changed to:

set theCD to («class cSrc» 1 whose «class pKnd» is «constant eSrckACD»)

I’ve seen scripts run with raw codes, but this would not. It would not recompile. I verified the startup disk, ran Onyx, deleted iTunes prefs, tried reinstalling iTunes, deleted Applescript prefs, and finally formatted my startup disk and reinstalled the OS. Right after the reinstall I checked the script and it worked again - yay - but after I finished the reinstall by opening various unrelated apps and resetting prefs etc. the script went back to its nonworking state. What should I look at or check at this point?

Thanks!

John R.

Model: iMac PPC G4
Operating System: Mac OS X (10.4)
iTunes 9.2.1

#2

You probably have done this but have you tried changing it back to its original state? I know it won’t recompile but opening a new instance of Applescript Editor and resaving it might work.

#3

I’ve tried that – no luck. Thanks for the suggestion.

John

#4

What apps did you open and what preferences did you change?