How do I use the record button in AppleScript? I don't understand how the Record system works in AppleScript.  The instructions seem clear, but not very helpful.


In the Script Editor app / on your Mac, click the Record button ⏺ in the toolbar.

Perform the actions you want to record in the recordable app.

To stop recording, click the Stop button ⏹



Seems easy enough. So I do that..

Open up Script Editor on MacOS, start a new script (File --&gt; New).
Hit the red record button.
Open up my messages app. Enter my own phone number, enter a message &quot;test&quot; then send.
Hit the Stop button in the Script Editor.

Great, but where is the recorded script?  It didn't go to the empty script.  Its not stored in the clipboard (Command-v = blank)
Am I doing this correctly?  Where is the recorded content?
MacOS = Big Sur (11.0.1)
Script Editor= 2.11 (225) AppleScript 2.7
Scripting language = AppleScript
Apparently, the Message system is not recordable in MacOS AppleScript Editor.

There is no error message, or any other feedback.  It's just a fail.
Comments from others: That being said, most people don't use that record button. You'd be better off trying Automator, or getting a utility like Keyboard Maestro that has a recording function that works better. - ChrisNorman
Very few applications are “recordable”. Messages is not one of them. Finder is one of those recordable applications. – wch1zpink