Mostly, when I click the Toolbox icon in my notification area, it's because I want the Calendar. No worries, that's the default. [Calendar is set to my favourite in Toolbox settings]
But when I'm developing (stop laughing, Paul, I don't always scream for help!) my process is "mess with stuff in the Automation tab, close the Toolbox window, run the action I'm working on, notice what's broken, rinse and repeat." And for some reason, my brain expects me always to be back in the Automation tab, and I'm not. I could change the settings to reopen where I left it, I know, but that's not my preference.
So -- definitely the shortest action I've ever written. Memorable hotkey, what works for me might not be your idea of fun so choose your own. Script is:
(Start)
HOW TO USE: Copy from Start to End, and then paste into an action.
REFERENCE : See an example of pasting at alomware.com/paste.png
0001 Toolbox: Show the tab named "Automation"
(End)
It Just Works. :)
Yes, this is handy. You can set as many hotkeys (or other triggers) as needed to show the app at a particular tab; and if its window isn't open, it'll auto-open as well.