An application developed by Apple for Mac OS X that implements the creation of workflows.
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I want to create and automator that opens a specific file
I want to open a specific file - if I press F5 or another key - its a file I use all the time, so want it to be open at a touch of a key
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Creating a keyboard shortcut to pause Youtube video in a Google Chrome tab
Here is what I want to do: hook up a keyboard shortcut with an action to play/pause the video that is currently open in a Google Chrome tab. Would it be possible on Mac OS X?
I was thinking about ...
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Automator: start embedded YouTube
So, I need to show some kids a sequence of YouTube videos (with Automator, because there's no one available to man the computer for 30 minutes), but it's at a school where the YouTube domain is ...
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Can I automate ad posting on Craigslist using the Fake browser?
I just purchased Fake yesterday thinking I could use it to help automate my Craigslist ad postings. Unfortunately I am at a loss (I'm not very technical) on the actual ad description/posting screen. ...
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How created watched folder with Automator to auto import new files into itunes?
I was wondering if someone could help me with this. This what I'd like to do:
File is downloaded into Folder A, it is automatically imported into itunes and then moved to folder B. This happens ...
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Rename file to match containing folder's name
I have a collection of image files grouped into folders named Project_01, Project_02, etc. Using Automator, I have composed a workflow that asks the user for a folder, and combines the images in that ...
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Automator & AppleScript: How do I import the texts of Notes and Reminders as PDFs and RTFs?
I would like to export and save the Notes and Reminders documents or texts as PDFs and RTFs, keeping or preserving the formatting and the background of Notes or Reminders, but the Notes doesn't have ...
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How to initiate a specific keystroke using automator?
I have the following code :
on run {input, parameters}
if application "KeyboardViewer" is running then
quit application "KeyboardViewer"
else
activate application ...
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How to lock MacBook with a keyboard shortcut? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a quick way to lock my Mac?
I am familiar with using Automator, but I do not know what code should be used to accomplish the feature. Can anyone provide the ...
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Can I use automator to launch a keystroke when program is idle
Can I use automator to launch a keystroke (cmd+R) when program PremierePro CS6 is idle for 1 minute. This keystroke would start program to Render videofiles.
Many Thanks, Jan.
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Generating and opening file with Automator
I am new to Automator. What I am trying to do as first experiment is automating the process of decompiling a Java class file and immediately after open the decompiled file with its default editor.
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Add Chrome to dock with parameters via Automator with chrome icon
I need to have started Chrome without the build in Flash
via console you add the Parameters
--disable-internal-flash
which works fine, now i would like to have a Dock Icon which passes this ...
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Create Automator Service With a Python Script?
I'm trying to create an Automator Service that will act on selected text, converting dashes to spaces, and also making word caps for all the text.
A friend gave me this python script (I know nothing ...
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Setting a automator action to run everyday
I have an automator action that downloads file from our server. Easy enough to setup but can't quite sort out how to set it so it will operate automatically at a certain time everyday. Tried hooking ...
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How can I make a keyboard configuration become default when I hook it up?
At work, I have a MacBook Pro and a RHEL workstation that share a HP keyboard and mouse via a KVM switch. I do most of my work on the Mac so I prefer to change the modifier keys so they command and ...
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Fastest way to migrate an application between Mac's?
after using the Migration Assistant each time arrives a new OSX or i buy a new MacBookPro, its time to tidy up my work machine,
Since upgrading my current MBP(mid2009 2.8GHz 4GB DDR3) to Lion many ...
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Persistent Automator Applications?
I have an Application created with Automator. Since the application starts a service in the background, I'd like to keep the application open even after the end of the workflow is reached. When the ...
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how to use automator make this workflow?
I have a folder full of video file to upload to a youtube like video service, they don't provide any api, and the upload form is made of flash, that means I can't manipulate anything, so what I think ...
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Automator choose finder folder and run shell script
I've got a simple shell script that I would like to incorporate into an automator workflow. I just need to double click the application , pick a finder folder and run the command. At the moment it is ...
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Using AppleScript to modify contacts not working
I'm trying to use applescript to clean up various problems a large address book, to large to fix by hand. I've been able to find and observe contacts and groups in AppleScript successfully. However, ...
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Why does my Automator service work in Automator but not when called from the OS?
I have made an Automator service that runs an Applescript with the Run Applescript module. This is the script:
# Press ^F8
tell application "System Events"
key code 100 using control down
end ...
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Automator: Rename Powerpoint footer with file names?
I have a bunch of different pictures that I need to import to Powerpoint, and I need someway to label them once they're there. I know how to import them and make a Picture Slide Show, but I'm stuck on ...
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System Services in Automator won't start
For about a week it occurs that System Services created in Automator suddenly refuse to work.
It happens on all Services, system-wide, i.e.:
Open in Marked in Byword
Create Symlink in Finder
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Compress files with the output name same as Parent Folder with Automator
I've been searching the internet for a solution to this. I would like to create an Automator workflow that will zip the selected files, name the zip the name of the Parent directory and save that zip ...
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How to search PDFs and extract matching pages with Automator?
I am trying to make an Automator workflow that will alllow me to:
Specify a folder to run the actions on
Search all PDF files in that folder for a certain word (my client's name)
Create a new PDF ...
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Automator “watch me do” without moving the cursor?
Using Automator's "watch me do" feature, I recorded my cursor closing a small google chat window in Safari. I saved this as an application, so i can open the application with another program when it ...
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How can I set 4 x 6 as the default printer setting?
I'm working on a photo booth web app that's going to run at a kiosk, and I'm trying to figure out how users can make a 4 x 6 printout of their photo.
When the user requests a printout, PHP resizes ...
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What have you done with Automator? [closed]
I have only done a small amount of with with Apple's Automator application. However, it is very powerful and can be used for a wide array of purposes and applications.
What are some of the cool ...
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Automator crashes on Lion, error: Exited abnormally: Broken pipe: 13
I wrote a workflow to check battery duration, on osx 10.8.3 works perfectly and on 10.7.5 crash after a random time.
In console I get this error:
com.apple.launchd.peruser.501: ...
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How to get iTunes to play an iPhone playlist automatically when connected to iPhone
I have a habit of working/studying while listening to music. And since the Mac I am connected to at work doesn't have all the songs I want, I normally listen to the songs via iTunes from the iPhone ...
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Use JpegOptim with Automator [closed]
I use JpegOptim to optimize images before uploading them to my blogs. The tool was installed correctly and I basically use jpegoptim -m90 filepath. It works well but when I create an automator shell ...
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How to make shortcut for changing desktop picture?
I have big set of Desktop pictures in Library and in System Preferences I have set to change Desktop Picture every 30 mins. Now I want to make keyboard shortcut for Finder for loading next desktop ...
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Get text from multiple webpages doesnt work if one URL is down
I have creating a simple workflow in Automator which will extract text from a list of URLs and save them into one text file.
The actions are:
Get Specified Text
Get Text from Webpage
New Text File
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using automator/applescript to upload files to a web form?
I have a bunch of files I want to upload to web page. Unfortunately the web form for uploading only allows me to specify one at a time (it spawns and 'open file' dialog). Is there an easy way to do ...
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Use OpenSSL in Automator Application? [duplicate]
I want to make an application that's in the same directory as a file: message.txt.enc
If you open the app you should be prompted with a password dialogue. this should be used to decrypt the file AND ...
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How to use automater to run mongo db and node.js app on startup
I'm trying to use Automater(first attempt of using this software) to create a sequence that will automatically run ./usr/mongo/bin/mongod and ./usr/mongo/bin/mongo then run my node.js server app at ...
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Further question automate QT movie script
I have a time lapse camera running for 3 years and it takes a jpeg every 2 minutes 24 hrs/ day. it puts 10,000 jpegs in one folder and then when that is full it creates another folder.
Rob has ...
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How to set codec for Quicktime 7 export with AppleScript
I'm new to applescript and I'm having some trouble with a batch export of video files.
I'm trying to transcode several image sequences into .mov using QT 7, via Automator.
I found this code that ...
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Apple Automator Question Copy and Paste
How would I copy all of the text from a powerpoint presentation and paste it into a word document?
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How to add application built-in services (menu bar commands) in Automator?
I am wondering whether it is possible to use built-in services (menu bar options) of specific applications in Automator.
For instance, I want to create a service to launch Google Chrome and open a ...
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move watched iTunesU video to another folder
I'd like to write a script which will move watched iTunesU videos to another folder. There are two questions:
How to find these videos? Automator is able to filter tracks based on play count, but ...
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How to send data to my application with Automator [closed]
I would like visualize the result of a workflow with my own application (not yet written). For example, I have a workflow which extract strings matching a regular expression on a web page.
How can I ...
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Execute a folder action on a schedule
I am completely new to Automator. I have a folder action setup to copy my Camera Uploads folder from DropBox to iPhoto. Currently, this only occurs when I open Automator and execute it. Can I set this ...
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Find multi-line block using grep and/or automator with BBEdit
I have an xml file output from WordPress.
I have BBEdit as my main search tool.
I am on a Mac running 10.7.4
I am trying to find a muli-line block of text that starts with <item> and end with ...
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Why is my Automator Print Plugin Only Running Every Other Time?
I have set up a simple Print Plugin in Automator. It renames the file, then moves the file to a particular directory. No matter how simple I make the plugin, it only triggers every other time I run ...
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Mac OS X Lion xterm service behaves differently between Automator and keyboard shortcut
I created the following "Run Shell Script" service in Automator under Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4:
export DISPLAY=:0
/usr/X11/bin/xterm -title "Kevin's Xterm" -sb -sl 500000 -geometry 150x25 &
and ...
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Printing emails automatically
I have a flash quizing system for my students in which the result is emailed to an email ID. I wish to have a system in which the emails are printed automatically as soon as they arrive in the inbox.
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Automator: How to copy the contents of local folder to a linux smb share?
I use Lion and I'm trying to make a folder action that copies the content of a local folder to a Samba share, but when I execute the action at Automator it copies the folder and not only its contents ...
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Automate highlight text and add note annotations in Preview
When annotating a PDF in Preview I regularly highlight text then add a note to that highlight. This is a frustrating process as I can do the first bit with a keyboard shortcut, but must then ...
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Automator background (watch me do)
Can I make watch me do it feature work in the background? so that it doesnt take my mouse controle.
