Alucard! Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 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.php If anyone knows how to do it. Then i would really appreciate it if u could let me know also. Thanx 4 advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiranofice Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 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 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiranofice Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 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. Unzip_Selected_Finder_Items_1.0.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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