How can I bulk rename files in itunes according to data contained in a separate file? [more inside]
posted by jlowen on Nov 12, 2009 - 5 answers

How can Automator help me save a bunch of files? [more inside]
posted by Scientifik on Oct 29, 2009 - 4 answers

I need to automate the process of printing a report to PDF with the date in the file name, saving it in an archive folder, printing it, and emailing it as an attachment. I am on a Mac and using Pages, Automator, and AppleScript. Help me find the missing pieces! [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Mar 28, 2009 - 4 answers

I want Leopard's Automator to do something seemingly simple, but can't get it to work. Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Nov 26, 2008 - 8 answers

I created an Automator Workflow to do a daily automatic offsite backup of my documents. The only snag is that when I get my mac's Mail program to send the email to my gmail account, most of the time the message just sits in the outbox and doesn't actually send; but sometimes it starts sending right away. What gives?
posted by GleepGlop on Nov 24, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I use either/or logic inside an OSX Automator action? [more inside]
posted by JPowers on Oct 19, 2008 - 4 answers

Obscure Mac geekery filter... On OS X Leopard, how can I get a reference to the current location of an Automator workflow/app in a shell script within that workflow? [more inside]
posted by Xuff on Sep 3, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I operate on individual articles from an RSS feed in Automator? [more inside]
posted by jasmarc on Jul 6, 2008 - 3 answers

Mom's FINALLY decided she'll get a computer. I'm gonna help, so it'll be a MacBook. I know there's been a lot already here on this topic, but... [more inside]
posted by dpcoffin on Apr 5, 2008 - 23 answers

How can I use Automator to make a PowerPoint presentation run? [more inside]
posted by COBRA! on Mar 25, 2008 - 15 answers

How do I create an automator action to resize images to a certain width? The "scale images" action only resizes the longest side, which is sometimes the height, not the width. [more inside]
posted by krunk on Jan 19, 2008 - 7 answers

How to create a unique osx automator action that randomly renames files? [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Dec 7, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm working on a quick Automator workflow and need some help replacing the local hostname in a series of URLs. [more inside]
posted by nathan_teske on Nov 26, 2007 - 3 answers

Automator as an antidote to Excel tedium. Can you help me get through repetitive tasks with favorite Automator tricks in Leopard? [more inside]
posted by lackutrol on Nov 18, 2007 - 6 answers

Is it possible to export an .ics file from iCal containing just today's events from specific calendars? [more inside]
posted by jack_mo on Nov 4, 2007 - 2 answers

How to best organize and maintain my Downloads folder in OS X? Automator tips? [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny on Sep 20, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I automate image redaction with Automator? [more inside]
posted by rabbitsnake on Sep 13, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I batch convert a bunch of word documents into PDF files, using Automator (in OS X?) [more inside]
posted by donguanella on Jan 30, 2007 - 5 answers

Tearing my hair out over automator and applescript. [more inside]
posted by Tlogmer on Jun 30, 2006 - 8 answers

I'm overwhelmed by Automator. What are some of the ways that you use it?
posted by charmston on Mar 30, 2006 - 11 answers

In OSX 10.4.5, is there an Automator workflow or a way in iCal to have Safari open a particular website at a particular time everyday? [more inside]
posted by se7encrows on Feb 22, 2006 - 4 answers

Given BBEdit (or sed) and a file of HTML, how can I script the deletion of all text up to a given comment tag, skip over deleting the part of the file I want to keep, then resume deletion of contents after the next occurrence of a given comment tag? [more inside]
posted by mph on Jan 7, 2006 - 7 answers