[Pythonmac-SIG] Interacting with the contents of an editor

[Suresh Krishna]

Hi,

I would like to interact with the content of an editor (simple single file  
editor will do) using Python on OS 10.6. The python script will run in the  
background and do stuff (like open pop-up windows etc) based on evaluating  
the text entered into the editor.

I am a Python novice, but am familiar with C/Matlab programming. And I  
want to learn whatever is necessary to get this done.

What would be the easiest way to go about this ? Using wxPython's text  
controls ? I would really like to interact with a full-fledged editor if  
possible. Would Scintilla be an option ? Maybe something using AppleScript  
and TextEdit ?

Thanks much !!

Suresh