Automator. How to use it?

Northern.Soul · Northern.Soul #1 (**permalink**)

07-22-2010, 03:58 PM

I think I have a general idea of what Automator does, I would just like to know exactly how to use it, because it looks like it would be a useful application. Help?

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #2 (**permalink**)

07-22-2010, 04:07 PM

Mac-101 Automator
 Automator- AppleScript Introduction
MacApper - Automator Basics
Automator - TV

Just a few to get you on your way

Cheers

Northern.Soul · Northern.Soul #3 (**permalink**)

07-22-2010, 04:11 PM

Thanks!

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #4 (**permalink**)

07-22-2010, 04:16 PM

YW but do remember if you have a specific Automator action you are trying to do/set up dont be shy in returning and asking the question

Cheers

Slydude · Slydude #5 (**permalink**)

07-22-2010, 06:03 PM

I know this is going to sound like I am tooting my own horn but you might find the following ATPM articles useful. They illustrate some basic concepts and what I have been able to do with it. The Automator interface has changed a bit over the time these articles were written but I think you will get the idea.

ATPM 12.07 - How To: Maybe You Ought To Be Using Automator
ATPM 12.08 - How To: Sending Automated Birthday Greetings Via Automator
ATPM 15.11 - How To: Making Your Own Speakable Items
ATPM 16.01 - How To: Building Your Own Additions to the Services Menu

You might also find Ben Waldie's Mac Automation Made Simple podcast useful.

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Member Since: Nov 16, 2009 Location: North Louisiana, USA Posts: 7,186 Mac Specs: 2.8 GHz MacBook Pro 10.8,3 8 GB mem, 2.66 GHz Mac Pro - Dead, iPhone 4	07-22-2010, 06:03 PM I know this is going to sound like I am tooting my own horn but you might find the following ATPM articles useful. They illustrate some basic concepts and what I have been able to do with it. The Automator interface has changed a bit over the time these articles were written but I think you will get the idea. ATPM 12.07 - How To: Maybe You Ought To Be Using Automator ATPM 12.08 - How To: Sending Automated Birthday Greetings Via Automator ATPM 15.11 - How To: Making Your Own Speakable Items ATPM 16.01 - How To: Building Your Own Additions to the Services Menu You might also find Ben Waldie's Mac Automation Made Simple podcast useful. Sylvester Roque Former Contributing Editor About This Particular Macintosh "Got Time to breathe. You got time for music." Denver Pyle as Briscoe Darling
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