Archives for March 2009

Peachpit Blog Post > Using Automator: Print Workflows

03.06.09 - Using Automator: Print Workflows.

If you're like me, then you probably save tons of documents in PDF format via Mac OS X's print window. Did you know that you can configure an Automator workflow to process those printed PDFs?  It’s easy. [Read more at Peachpit.com...]

Peachpit Blog Post > Using Automator: Scheduling Workflows

03.05.09 - Using Automator: Scheduling Workflows.

Automator workflows are great at saving you time by automating tasks that you'd otherwise have to do manually. Want to become even more efficient? Try scheduling your workflows to run at night, on weekends, or while you're at lunch. In Automator, you can quickly and easily save any workflow as an iCal Alarm, to be run automatically whenever you see fit.  [Read more at Peachit.com...]

Peachpit Blog Post > Using Automator: Conversion Actions

03.04.09 - Using Automator: Conversion Actions.

You may not know it, but there's more going on than meets the eye when you run an Automator workflow. Did you know that Automator tries to help out when one action's result type doesn't match the next action's input type? [Read more at Peachpit.com...]

Mac Automation Made Simple Video Podcast > Introducing AppleScript and Script Editor

Episode 17
Date: 03.03.2009
Duration: 00:09:06
Introducing AppleScript and Script Editor
In this episode of Mac Automation Made Simple, Ben Waldie provides an introduction to the primary AppleScript components in Mac OS X, including the AppleScript Utility, Folder Actions Setup application, example scripts, and Script Editor..
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Peachpit Blog Post > Using Automator: Media Browser

03.03.09 - Using Automator: Media Browser.

Need a way to insert music, photos, or movies into an Automator workflow for processing? Why not use the Media Browser, which offers a quick and easy way to navigate the media content on your Mac. [Read more at Peachpit.com...]

Press Release > Mac Automation Made Simple Video Podcast Episode 17 Announced

Mac Automation Made Simple Video Podcast Episode 17 Announced
Video Podcast Episode Provides an Introduction to AppleScript and Script Editor

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - March 3rd, 2009 - Automated Workflows, LLC is pleased to announce the availability of Episode 17 of the Mac Automation Made Simple video podcast series.
In this video podcast series, Ben Waldie, author of "Automator for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Visual QuickStart Guide" and president of Automated Workflows, LLC, shows you how to simplify your life and have fun doing it with tips and tricks for using AppleScript and Automator in Mac OS X.
In this episode of Mac Automation Made Simple, Ben Waldie provides an introduction to the primary AppleScript components in Mac OS X, including the AppleScript Utility, Folder Actions Setup application, example scripts, and Script Editor.
Mac Automation Made Simple is owned by Peachpit TV. Episodes are available for download from the Peachpit Press website, as well as within iTunes.
For additional information, including an episode guide and links to the podcast, visit the >Tips section of the Automated Workflows, LLC's website.

Press Contact:

Ben Waldie
President
Automated Workflows, LLC
116 Cold Stream Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460

AppleScript and Automator are registered trademarks of Apple Computer. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Peachpit Blog Post > Using Automator: Recording

03.02.09 - Using Automator: Recording.

Can't get Automator to do what you need? Sure, you could try looking for third-party actions to help. Or you could try recording some manual tasks and playing them back as part of your workflow. [Read more at Peachpit.com...]

Press Release > Peachpit Press Automator Blog Series Announced

Peachpit Press Automator Blog Series Announced
Tips for Using Automator

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - March 2nd, 2009 - Automated Workflows, LLC is pleased to announce a series of entries on the Peachpit Press blog. The series provides general tips for using Automator, and includes the following entries:

  • 03.02.09 - Using Automator: Recording
  • 03.03.09 - Using Automator: Media Browser
  • 03.04.09 - Using Automator: Conversion Actions
  • 03.05.09 - Using Automator: Scheduling Workflows
  • 03.06.09 - Using Automator: Print Workflows

Links to the entries can be found in the "Tips" section of the Automated Workflows, LLC's website.
Automator, developed by Apple Inc., is designed for all levels of users, from novice to expert. Automator makes performing time consuming and repetitive tasks in Mac OS X a snap! The basic unit for automation in Automator is called an action, and each action is responsible for performing a single specific task. Using Automator's interface, users can link actions together in infinite ways to form a complete workflow that matches their unique needs. Hundreds of actions are included with Automator for performing tasks in Apple applications and the operating system itself. This list can be expanded with actions made available by developers.
Ben Waldie is president of Automated Workflows, LLC, a company offering AppleScript and workflow automation consulting services to Mac-based businesses. For years, Ben has developed professional automated solutions for companies such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Adobe Systems, Apple Computer, CNN, Microsoft Corporation, NASA, PC World, and Time Magazine. Ben is the author of Automator for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Visual QuickStart Guide (Peachpit Press) and AppleScripting the Finder. He has also written numerous Automator and AppleScript columns for Apple.com, Macworld Magazine, MacScripter.net, MacTech magazine, and X-ray Magazine, and is the author of an AppleScript training CD (Virtual Training Company). Ben is a frequent presenter at Macworld Conference & Expo and other events, and is president of The Philadelphia Area AppleScript Users Group.

Press Contact:

Ben Waldie
President
Automated Workflows, LLC
116 Cold Stream Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460

Automator is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.