Create app which outputs keyboard shortcut

I seem to remember that in earlier versions of OS, you could create an app which would issue a keyboard shortcut to the system. How can we do that in Snow Leopard ??
Any help would be appreciated.
Samuel

ok, I finally understand. while it's possible to do it this way with an applescript but it's WAY too convoluted. there are plenty of app launchers that will do this directly. for example I use Butler. http://www.manytricks.com/butler/
it lets you bind keyboard shortcuts directly to any keystroke sequences. I just bound F17 to do command+s. I suggest you go that way. I'm sure there are lots of other app launchers that will do this too: Sprark, Quicksilver, ikeys, quickeys, launchbar, keyboard maestro etc.

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