[rozwado1]

I just picked up a Logitech MX1000 and I want to assign one of the buttons to switch to the next song in iTunes. Since the mouse setup isn't that in-depth, I figured Applescript would be a way to do it bc the software lets you set a button to open an App .

The script can be simple - just assume that iTunes is open. The script would have to select iTunes as the active app, then do the 'right arrow' key command. Shouldn't be too complex and I'd do it if I knew anything about Applescript.

[Krusty]

It'd be a pretty easy script to write, but to launch and run a mini-app just to change the track would probably take more time than just using the Dock controls for iTunes. Another idea would be to get something like Sizzling Keys that lets you assign global keystrokes to iTunes and then map a mouse button to that keystroke.

[Krusty]

Oh, BTW. Here's the script

Code:
tell application "iTunes"
	activate
	next track
end tell

[rozwado1]

I love answering my own stupid questions...

tell application "iTunes"
activate
end tell

tell application "iTunes"
next track
end tell

[rozwado1]

**forgot to refresh the thread before I replied. Thanks Krusty**

[rozwado1]

tell application "iTunes"
activate
next track
close every window
end tell

This one is better bc it gets rid of the window. (You can click on the dock icon to show it again)

[hayesk]

I don't think you need the "activate" step. That only brings it to the forground.

[Krusty]

Originally Posted by hayesk

I don't think you need the "activate" step. That only brings it to the forground.

You're right ... I didn't even think of that. Just drop the "activate" rozwado and then you can drop the close every window portion too... it'll just advance the song in the background if you have no windows open.