Leopard Automator "Watch Me Do" Excel Scripts Break

Earlier this year I developed a moderately complex set of Applescript/Automator scripts involving Excel and Firefox sharing information. Over the summer I upgrade my computer (i7 MacBook Pro 17 inch), which involved a move from Leopard to Snow Leopard. I also moved from Office 2004 to Office 2011. As might be expected, the scripts do not work.

In running some simpler tests to debug, I found that Automator "Watch Me Do" capability is part of the problem.

• It does not seem to be able to automate mouse movements as before.
• It does not seem to be able to click on an Excel window and bring that window to the front for additional action.

The Universal Access Preferences is set to "Enable access for assistive devices".

Any words of advice?

Keith