Re: Typing in reverse

[JimFrey]

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Typing in reverse

Why is that when I type text in Script Debugger, it is typed in reverse? Like when I type tell application I get noitacilppa llet… With cursor staying on the left Sorry for silly question, but what I did wrong? ))

I’m having the same problem, however, deleting com.latenightsw.ScriptDebugger8.plist file in the ~/Library/Preferences folder has not had any effect. I’ve tried it multiple times and have restarted my Mac.

I didn’t have the problem prior to installing the latest release a few days ago. Initially, I thought it was a new preference setting, but when I couldn’t find it initially, I suffered through it for a day or two with some minor edits.

I checked the archives to find an old version, but cannot find an older version of 8.x. I reinstalled 7.x and it works but I’d rather not go back that far. Could I get access to version 8.0.5 (8A57) or earlier?

[Silverstone (ilya)]

Hi, Jim!

I’m sure you know that, but just in case: you should completely exit SD, before deleting com.latenightsw.ScriptDebugger8.plist file

[JimFrey]

Hi!

Thanks for the response. I wish it was a simple fix and I overlooked that step, but I did quit SD first. After it didn’t work the first time, I downloaded a fresh copy of the app too. That’s when I tried a full restart.

@mark - If it’s helpful, I am running an old OS - 10.15.7

[JimFrey]

@alldritt

Hi Mark - No claims that this is the fix, but this is what worked for me.

As I mentioned in the original post, I reverted back to v7.x. Not sure if it’s relevant, but v7.x launched without prompting for a serial number. l’d guess com.latenightsw.ScriptDebugger7.plist was still in the preferences folder.

I found an old copy of SD 8.0.3 on a backup and copied it to my Mac. Before launching 8.0.3, I made sure com.latenightsw.ScriptDebugger7.plist and com.latenightsw.ScriptDebugger8.plist were deleted.This time 8.0.3 not only prompted me for v8 serial number, it also prompted for v7 as well.

I tested v8.0.3 and it worked as expected. Since I don’t like to give up, I used the in-app installer to upgrade to v8.0.5. Relaunched it and SD is happy again.

Although frustrating, a win is a win. Hopefully this helps you, or someone else with this problem, troubleshoot it.

[alldritt (Mark Alldritt)]

This is the same problem referenced in this topic:

Weird behaviour of Script Debugger text editor

MacOS 11.7.1, Script Debugger 8.0.5 The text editor of my Script Debugger somehow got into “Insert” mode instead of “Append”. I place the cursor, and start typing. The cursor remains, and all text is inserted after it; new lines are created, but the cursor does not move. Text replacement is not really possible. Any tip on how to fix this unbearable situation is highly appreciated.

[alldritt (Mark Alldritt)]

I’ve addressed this problem in the Script Debugger 8.0.6 maintenance release. A beta build is available here:

ANNOUNCE: Script Debugger 8.0.6 (8A62)

A new Script Debugger 8.0.6 BETA build is available. You can download it here: http://www.latenightsw.com/archives/beta_for_script_debugger/ScriptDebugger8.0.6-8A62.dmg Script Debugger 8.0 Release Notes Build 8A62 Changes 1816: Resolved a problem where typed characters are inserted incorrectly while the Synchronize split-view selection Editor preference setting is enabled cause.