Applescript

This may only demonstrate my ignorance, but: I CANNOT upgrade to AW 6 because it's lack of macros totally disrupts my workflow (I use extensive DB's in my business....). Can AppleScript be used to effectively recreate AW's former macro-capability? If yes: can you point me to simple tutorials for that?? Thanks in advance

Is there any way to create an AppleScript that will simulate a key-combo? So that when I run the AppleScript lets say it simulates me pressing shift-F1 on my keyboard??? Or any other solutions or suggestions.

Would it be possible to make a applescript that switched between to prefrences becoz my sister always changes all the prefs for msn messenger so i thought that say i had to prefs 1 called msn meffenger. ...

I am trying to get applescript to checck and see if there are any active network ports before it continues with the script. Does any when have any insight on if this is possible? ...

I'd like to learn AppleScript. I know there are dozens of books and articles out there, but I'm wondering if anyone has any particular recommendations as to where to start or which path to take.

So I was wondering if it is possible to write and Applescript that you can load at login that would call up Kicker and enter that password for her. ...

They are tailored for inclusion in REALbasic but can easily be adapted to pure AppleScript usage. Send me your email address in a private message and I'll email them to you. ...

this is sort of a dumb question but i put the applescript logo in the menubar with the clock and airport, but now i have no use for it and i cant figure out how to get rid of it.... ...

I have really no AppleScript experience, so I figure I should ask for some help before my head explodes. I'm trying to change the title of a menu item when a drawer opens. ...

How can I make a handler in applescript on OS X that runs when my Ibook wakes from sleep? ...