"This works (returns the number of the space I am in), but there really ought to be a better way."

Agreed. Apple should have genuine AppleScript hooks into Spaces, but they don't as of yet.

I was amazed I was able to get this working just by using GUI scripting.

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"Is there an applescript way to change to a specified space"

Yup. Just simulate the keystroke with AppleScript.

For example, I have my prefs set up to switch to a space by hitting a number with control. So the following AppleScript will switch me to Space "1":

tell application "System Events"
keystroke "1" using control down
end tell

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"or to get the application assigned in a space?"

Check out this hint:

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20071217092214986


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