Automator...

[Convert]

Hey,

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


Thanks.

 

[Timmargh]

You can save it as a plug-in, e.g. for Finder (you access it via Control-click), or go File->Save as... and change the file format to Application

 

[Convert]

How do I save it as a plug in?

I'd like it so it was built into the contextual menu if possible.

Nevermind, think I've got it.

 

[Timmargh]

For anyone else who's reading: select File -> Save as plug-in ... and a dialog will appear asking you which app you want the plug-in for - the workflow will then appear in that app's context menu under Automator.

 

[symphonix]

So you can save it as an .app file, which will run when you double-click it. Or you could save it as a Plug-in for Finder, iPhoto, etc ... and then you can right click an item in the Finder and choose Automator and then select the action. You can even save it for use with Folder Actions, so that it runs automatically when a folder's contents are changed.
Even though I'm still struggling with Automator (Is it just me, or is it still a bit hard to work out some of its quirks?) I've been able to find a lot of useful ways in which the workflows can be saved to run automatically.

 

[Randman]

It's doesn't seem as simple as its made out to be but once you play around with it, through trial and error, it works much better. I've been able to do a couple of basic workflows such as moving widgets from the download folder to the widgets folder.