Rather than trying to maintain a list of Apple Event-aware applications that would constantly be changing, we recommend using the following procedure to determine whether an application is Apple Event-aware.
Use the Script Editor that comes with the AppleScript software. Choose the Open Dictionary option under the File menu. Only Apple Event-aware applications will appear on the list of applications that AppleScript can open.
You can also call the software manufacturer to ask about Apple Event-aware status.
AppleScript is a system-software-level scripting facility that enables users to integrate the functionality of different applications into a custom solution designed to meet specialized needs.
New vendors announcing support for AppleScript represent a broad range of business and productivity software applications. Here is a partial listing:
ACIUS, Inc.
Advanced Software, Inc.
After Hours Software
Aladdin Systems
Aldus Corporation
Beyond Incorporated
Caere Corporation
Cambridge Science
Canto Software GmbH
CE Software, Inc.
Chang Labs
Chena Software
Claris Corporation
Concurrent Engineering Tools, Inc.
CTM Development
Cypress Research Corporation
Deneba Software
Ex Machina, Inc.
Glen Canyon Communication Software
Great Plains Software
Heizer Software
Imspace Systems Corporation
ISIS International
IT Makers
Linksware Corporation
Main Event
MapInfo Corporation
Microsoft Corporation
Milum Software Group
MotionWorks
Object Factory
Quark, Inc.
SAS Institute, Inc.
Scientific Visions
Shana Corporation
Simple Software
Snow International
Softsync/BLOC Publishing
Software Ventures Communication
Symantec Corporation
TGS Systems
Top Conseil Informatique
UserLand Software
Vividus Corporation
WordPerfect Corporation
Working Software
The AppleScript Scripter's Guide, which lists all scriptable applications, is available by contacting Cunningham Communication, Inc. at AppleLink address: CCI.CALIF.