[OS X TeX] TexShop Pref re console not working/sticking

[Peter Teeson]

On 2014-02-26, at 8:08 AM, Herbert Schulz <herbs at wideopenwest.com> wrote:
> On Feb 25, 2014, at 10:01 PM, Peter Teeson <peter.teeson at icloud.com> wrote:
>> OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion, MacTex 2013 May 30 package.
>> 
>> There is a TeXShop 3.26 preference to set the Console to only show on error.
>> I changed the default setting from "always"  to "show only on error" but the console always appears.
>> This is even after I have closed that window.
>> 
>> What could I be doing wrong?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Peter
> 
> Howdy,
> 
> I have to admit I have no problem when switching the setting back and forth between those two settings. Do you close the Preferences Pane after setting the option? Oh, I'm using OS X 10.9.2 and TeX Live 2013 with all updates.
> 
> As a side note, I prefer to always show the Console. The output gives me all the information I need about what is happening as the file is typeset as well as a confirmation that something is happening.
> 
> Good Luck,
> 
> Herb Schulz
> (herbs at wideopenwest dot com)

I made a new alias and put it in the dock and deleted the former one; now it works.
( No need to mention the sacrificial chicken)

Peter