Script Editor crashed and now hangs on start

Scripting Forums AppleScript | Mac OS X
#1

Yesterday i was working on a script when the Script Editor crashed and now it is hanging when I try to start it.

I had copied a function and pasted it in again to change it to a new function. Then editor crashed.
The function was a combination of Reading a Property List Key Value and then Changing a Property List Key Value from official Docs https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/LanguagesUtilities/Conceptual/MacAutomationScriptingGuide/WorkwithPropertyListFiles.html

The function was working. No errors.

I tried erasing Script Editors plist file and cache but still no luck.
On another account the Editor is starting and working.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Marc

#2

No idea if this helps, but:

  • did you restart the Mac before deleting those things? Prefs are under control of some daemon, and may not be written to disk when you think they should.
  • is Editor trying to open the document that was open when it crashed? If so, deleting that might help.
  • and restarting alone may suffice…
#3

I had not tried to delete the file. Delete and Restart fixed it.
The most obvious solution not recognized :wink:
Thanks for the suggestion.

#5

I duplicated the file that caused the crash and then deleted the original file.
After a restart I can use the Editor again and also could open the copy of the file.
Then copy and pasted everything to a fresh file.Seems to work again.

I am glad it worked out like that.
Reminded me to keep versions of scripts in various states to have he possibility to go back if necessary.