Alucard!
Feb 21 2008, 08:48 PM
Can I use extract Zip File to specified location with automator?
I have searched google and apple.com but all i found was how to create archived files..
The Reason why Im Asking It Is because I found a site where i can back up my files real easy. So i figured if automator lets me make archived files then i maybe can extract them to.
Anyway here is the site.
http://lifehacker.com/software/mac-tip/bac...ator-305399.phpIf anyone knows how to do it. Then i would really appreciate it if u could let me know also.
Thanx 4 advance.
Tiranofice
Aug 30 2008, 05:55 PM
i will try to find something, but can't promise anything since i am a beginner at applescript. I however have already an idea ...
UPDATE: i started thinking:
so you want a script that automatically extracts a zip file to a specified folder. I suppose you use the archive utility which is a built in application in OSX.
So the script should be:
-select archive (in finder, select it)
-choose destination (but this one is always the same folder, so this step must be skipped)
however, this would require me to write a new action and could take some time, because i am a beginner at this.
Will update this text later ...
Tiranofice
Aug 31 2008, 06:57 PM
Here is the automator workflow. If you like it, you can save it as a plugin like the one you mentioned in the link above. plz read through the comments i made in the workflow to understand what is going on. You can change this workflow to your needs. Plz let me know what you think of it.