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Intaglio Actions
[Intaglio](http://www.purgatorydesign.com/Intaglio/index.html), the *"traditional Macintosh drawing & illustration application"* from [Purgatory Designs](http://www.purgatorydesign.com/) now includes nine Automator actions, including *Get Selected Intaglio Graphics, Group Intaglio Graphics, Open Images in Intaglio* and *Rotate Intaglio Graphics.* Intaglio costs $89 for a single user license, and a [demo](http://www.purgatorydesign.com/Intaglio/download.html) is available.
DeBabelizer Pro 6 Creates Custom Actions
[Equilibrium](http://www.equilibrium.com) is now shipping [DeBabelizer Pro 6](http://www.equilibrium.com/Internet/Equil/Products/DeBabelizer+Pro+6/DeBabelizer+Pro+6.htm). This update includes 50 Automator actions and a powerful new feature which enables users to create customized actions from DeBabelizer workflows. A 30-day trial is [available](http://www.equilibrium.com/Internet/Equil/Support/DeBabelizer/DeBabelizer+Downloads.htm).
David Pogue Automator Podcast
[David Pogue](http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/au/347) has created a [podcast](http://downloads.oreilly.com/mac/2005_08_09.mp3) covering Automator (other podcasts are [available](feed://www.oreillynet.com/pub/feed/32?format=rss2)). In the 4 minute session, Pogue discusses *"...how to use Automator to automate backups, zip up applications, and set alarms for automatic processing."* Thanks to David for mentioning this site in his podcast.
OttoMate Automator Web Test Actions
Developer [Todd Ditchendorf](mailto:todd@ditchnet.org) is announcing the release of [OttoMate Automator Web Test Actions](http://www.ottomate.org), *"a suite of four Automator Actions that allow you to graphically configure user-acceptance tests for your web-based applications via Mac OS X's Automator application.*" The actions are *Assert Attributes of Current Webpage, Set Form Values in Current Webpage, Click Link or Button in Current Webpage,* and *Do Specified JavaScript in Current Webpage.*
FileMaker Releases Automator Actions
[FileMaker](http://www.filemaker.com/) has released the set of "technology preview" Automator Actions for FileMaker Pro 7 as originally [reported](http://www.automatorworld.com/2005/05/01/filemaker-pro-7-adds-automator-support/). The [download](http://www.filemaker.com/support/downloads/tech_preview/index.html) consists of 15 actions, including *Find FileMaker Pro Items, Close Database, Get IDs of Current Records, Get Record Data* and *Go to Layout*. A comprehensive ReadMe is included.
Script Timer 2.3 Released
[Apps & More Software Design](http://www.appsandmore.com/) has released [Script Timer 2.3](http://appsmore.theboss.net/script_timer.htm), a script and application scheduling application for Mac OS X. Script Timer *"lets you schedule the execution of AppleScript, perl, and shell scripts, and can also be used to schedule the execution of Automator workflows (OS X 10.4 and up only) or applications."* Script Timer is available as a 30-day trial, with user licenses starting at US$12.
Automator = Profit!
[Apple Developer Connection](http://developer.apple.com) (ADC) has posted [*Using Automator to Expand the Market for Your Software*](http://developer.apple.com/macosx/automatormarket.html), an overview for developers to aid them in leveraging Automator to grow marketshare. According to Apple, Automator is *"...a delivery mechanism for a developer to increase sales and gain mindshare with customers who might not otherwise realize that the product has value.*" The article goes on to describe how and why, including examples.
Soundtrack Pro Automator Actions
Apple has released [Soundtrack Pro](http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/soundtrackpro/), available for $299 or as part of [Final Cut Studio](http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/) ($1,299). Soundtrack Pro contains 14 Automator actions to assist in creating complex audio workflows. [Macworld](http://www.macworld.com) has a [full review](http://www.macworld.com/2005/07/reviews/finalcutsountrack/index.php).
Quick-Editing Automator Applications
Double-clicking workflows that appear in the *My Workflows* folder in the Automator Library opens the document; but double-clicked applications are launched, rather than opened (a bug report has been submitted). A workaround for this is to drag the application into the workflow pane of an empty Automator document. The workflow will appear, ready for editing. This works for .workflow files as well, of course.
Apple Releases Automator 1.0.1
[Apple](http://www.apple.com/) has released Automator 1.0.1 today, as part of the OS X Tiger [10.4.2 update](http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301722). These actions have been updated: *Add Files to Playlist, Add Songs to Playlist, Import Photos into iPhoto, New Mail Message* and *Run Shell Script.*
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News Briefs
[pagesender 3.5](http://www.smileonmymac.com/pagesender/features.html), the fax software from [SmileOnMyMac](http://www.smileonmymac.com/index.html), now includes a faxing Automator action ... [Red Rock Software](http://www.redrocksw.com) has released a technology preview of [*DGPlot*](http://www.redrocksw.com/deltagraph/mac/DG_automator_TP.htm), an Automator action to assist in producing "all the chart images you need for your reports, experiments and analysis." ... Ben Waldie, of [Automated Workflows, LCC](http://www.automatedworkflows.com), will be available to talk with users about AppleScript and Automator at Macworld Conference & Expo's ["Meet the Speakers"](http://www.macworldexpo.com/live/20/events/20BOS05A/SN287250/CC999970) event being held today, Tuesday, July 12th, 2005, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Run Workflows when Connecting a Camera
Many Automator workflows involve copying photos from a digital camera or card reader. But what if you want the workflow to run automatically when you connect your camera or card? It's a simple trick using the Image Capture application.
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Apple Updates Automator Support Page
Apple has centralized their [Tiger Support Area](http://www.apple.com/support/tiger/), and features [*Mac 101*](http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/), brief overviews of OS X technologies. The [Automator](http://www.apple.com/support/tiger/automator/) page contains centralized help topics for those new to the application, as well as a [*Mac 101: Automator*](http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/work/3/) page.
“Automator in Tiger” Birds-of-a-Feather Meeting
An "Automator in Tiger" Birds-of-a-Feather Meeting will be held at the [Macworld Conference and Expo](http://www.macworldexpo.com) on Wednesday, July 13th, 2005 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, moderated by Ben Waldie, president of Automated Workflows, LLC. Birds-of-a-Feather Meetings are informal discussion groups open to all conference and expo attendees. This forum will focus on discussions about the use, features, development and benefits of Automator. Mac users and developers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
For additional information about this session, please visit [MacWorld](http://www.macworldexpo.com/live/20/events/20BOS05A/conference/tracksessions//QMONYA04NUX8) or [Automated Workflows](http://www.automatedworkflows.com).
“AppleScript for Digital Photographers” at Macworld
[*AppleScript for Digital Photographers*](http://www.macworldexpo.com/live/20/events/20BOS05A/conference/tracksessions/Digital+Photography/QMONYA04NPY0) User Conference will be held at [Macworld Conference & Expo](http://www.macworldexpo.com) in Boston on Wednesday, July 13th, 2005 from 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM. This session will feature Ben Waldie, President of [Automated Workflows, LLC](http://www.automatedworkflows.com), and will also take a look at how Automator workflows can help to reduce repetitive tasks, and help to make your photography workflow more efficient.