The key thing (which I was not previously aware of) is the fact that the script is compiled before each execution, if it was only compiled once then the property method would work, as it does when compiling the script once but executing it may times using the applescript editor.

Your explanation as to why this is done sounds very logical, and I am now using the store / read method you suggested sucessfully.

I will use this method as well to create a 'toggle' script which toggles 2 different actions on each alternate key press.

Thanks for your help

PeterC

Last edited: 28.09.2010 09:50:03