automator

I have this program that needs to be manually run and I want to have a function of the app run automaticly everytime I login. I have no experience with AppleScrit, shells scripts, I have used Automator a few times for stuff. I lost a lot of my knowledge from a bad head injury so any help would...

Is there an automator script to check if an external USB drive is connected? I want to be able to run a program only if it is... Joe

I'm trying to create a Automator action to bundle a selection of files to a new folder. The Automator workflow will prompt me to select an arbitrary selection of files or folders (from a single location), create a new folder (which it will prompt me to enter a name for), then move the selected...

Is there a way to use Automator (or some other feature) to execute a script (particulary to update a handful of routes) after a VPN connection has been successfully established? I looked through Automator but could not find any functions relating to VPN connections, and I also checked through...

The problem: - I have some UNIX-commands which navigate to a certain folder and start a java-application that I'm developing. This application generates output for a while. Right now, I start this application with UNIX-commands via Automator (Execute script) and I pass the output that the...

Hi everyone, I am responisible for collecting application materials, storing them in the applicant's folder, and then, when the application is complete, I will create a pdf from all the applicant's material. I know how to create a pdf from multiple pdfs in Adobe Acrobat, but I'm looking...

I'm not quite sure if this belongs here or in the general Mac OSX section, but since It does have to do with AppleScript and programming, I figured this would be the best place for it. So I'm working in IT and we just got a mini here. I called Apple and they said that there is no way to make...

Hi there, I was wondering if there's a way to turn on Bluetooth transmission / reception using Automator. I'm trying to write a script to sync my PDA with my iBook, but I need to turn on Bluetooth first... And no, I don't like to leave it turned on, because it drains the battery more quickly...

Does anyone know how to combine two PDF files into one PDF with Automator? When I specify which PDF files to use, apply the 'combine PDF files' action, the system cranks on the task for a while, then beeps indicating the action completed, but I cannot locate where the resultant file is, if...

Hi guys, I have been using Tiger for a while now, and I love Dashboard and Spotlight, especially Spotlight! But I haven't found a use yet for automator. How is everyone here putting automator to work? Any ideas would be appreciated!

Ok this is weird.. first about a month back my iDVD application dissapeared, I didn't use it much so I let it slip my mind, I know I didn't delete it or anything... Second just a few days ago my Automator application was corrupt, the icon was removed and showed the generic application...

Running 10.4.2 Any workflow I create that actually does something with finder items fails with the error "Workflow Executive Failed". The failure is in the action that would result in a change of the finder item: e.g., adding a spotlight comment, copying the file, etc. For a particular...

Hi, What is a logical way of using the Combine PDF Pages action? When I tried using it it seems to run but no feedback appears. How can I choose to save as a new file? Where does the result appear once it runs? If anyone has already done this, please can you post the steps you used? Many...

Hi there, I've created a workflow in Automator that calls and connects to three different servers. It bothers me that the Finder opens the volume window upon mounting it, and I like that Automator simply mounts the volume on my desktop without opening its root window. Two of the three of...

Hi there, I'm trying to configure a workflow to send an item via email. I've managed to get the item selected and put it in a new email, but it just won't send it. Automator opens Mail, creates a new message, adds the file ... and then ... nothing. I've done a test workflow which just grabs...

I've read the posts on image resizing with Automator & have done this successfully. However, my large images start at 314 dpi and are resized to small images at 314 dpi. Is there an Automator action I'm missing that will also change the resolution to 72 dpi for web viewing? Or is there another...

Basically, I have some plug in scripts for Finder. Now, the workflows work when I go to Automator and select 'Run', but when I execute the workflow via plug in, it says the workflow is complete, but doesn't actually do it. What am I doing wrong? The workflow works fine, I made it into a...

Hey, Is there any other way to run an automator script? Or do I have to run the program everytime and press run? Thanks.

Hi, I'm trying to create an automator workflow that will make icons from pictures I have. The steps are to take each image, Pad and Scale the image so that the canvas is 102x102 (The image has to be in the center, but automator does that automatically), add icon to the file name and save it in a...

I installed Tiger this week and can say that I am thoroughly happy. That doesn't mean there are not potholes in the road. One thing that I have experienced is something in Automator. When I try to create a workflow, I include the iPhoto action 'Import Photos'. When I insert that action...