I started on the basics of scripting and it took me almost 9 months to get good at scripting an application. Rhapsody was a real lesson learner for me. It just takes a lot of mistakes to get things right. But the point is, start at the beginning. I did every exercise of the basics of scripting no matter how silly it seemed. I even include what I learned in the basics of scripting by the use of my helper hotkeys menu so that it performs the script for you. The point is, you have to have patience in learning this language and eventually you will be coming up with new methods of your own and even have your own style. John Martyn -----Original Message----- From: jawsscripts-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jawsscripts-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie McBride Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:11 AM To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: What Am I doing wrong on this script? Mark, my post was really not intended to be discouraging, as others have pointed out. Folks on this list can correct your mistakes for u--the key is do u know *why* we quote something as opposed to when quoting isn't necessary, for example. I'm just sayin I think you're tryin' to do calculus when u haven't yet passed algebra, as it were. Every house has to have a foundation--that also applies to learning. I can't speak for all on list, but I think most of us on this list would love it if u wrote something like: I'm in chapter x of the basics of scripting manual. My assignment is y, & I'm struggling w/the following code. Having those on list correct your code only serves to foster continued dependence, *until* u learn the basics--at which point u can then say, "o, yeah--it's a string--of course it would have to have quotes". At that point, it serves as a learning tool. See the difference? I personally really want u to learn. I think others on list share that sentiment. But start on the first stair--don't try to take 5 at a time. Get the foundations down, & b4 long, you'll be helpin others on this list. On 3/12/12, Chris Smart <csmart8@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Mark, the Basics of Scripting manual assumes you know almost nothing > about scripting, and includes simple excercises to get you up and > running. Other than someone coming over to your house for a couple > days of expensive paid tutoring, I can't really imagine an easier way > to get started! > > But, maybe some of us just have trouble gleaning information from > documentation, no matter how clearly it is written. > > Chris > -------------------------------------------------- > CTS MASTERING: PROFESSIONAL MIXING AND MASTERING! > http://www.ctsmastering.com > > Dropbox: Have your stuff when you need it. 2GB is free > http://db.tt/bQ2GuIt > > __________ > > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts > > -- Blame the computer--why not? It can't defend itself & occasionally might even be the culprit Jackie McBride Ask Me Computer Questions at: www.pcinquirer.com Jaws Scripting training materials: www.screenreaderscripting.com homePage: www.abletec.serverheaven.net __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts __________� View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts