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SuperMega Control Freak ReOrg
Function: Batch Spotlight Comment, Label, rename sequentially and add additional text to the filename. This workflow was designed to make full use of Spotlight and help people become very organized.
Author: Rick Hadley
Notes: Installed under ~/Library/Workflows/Applications/Finder (for specific users) or /Library/Workflows/Applications/Finder (for global use). Select a group of related files you wish to organize, ctrl-click to access the Automator functions and select ReOrg. The Workflow will then run through a series of windows, allowing you to add Spotlight comments, Labels, Rename sequentially & append additional text to the filename, making then easier to search for in Spotlight.
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Not currently possible; you could insert the “Ask for Confirmation” action, but that stops the whole workflow.
Comment by Steve — October 5, 2005 @ 7:52 am
Awesome. One thing would be nice: A ’skip’ feature for the renaming or other areas of the workflow. I mistakenly renamed a bunch of files (I just wanted to batch-edit the comments) when I (I know…) didn’t read the workflow closely.
I think I assumed it wouldn’t do anything if I didn’t enter a new name.
Comment by Allan White — October 5, 2005 @ 7:44 am
An easy way to makes sure the pathway is to create a simple finder script in automator. This will create the proper path for you. Once its created, place the workflow in the folder.
Comment by Rick Hadley — June 20, 2005 @ 7:22 am
Hmmm.. I’m new to Automator but I don’t have the WorkFlow folders in my Libraries either…
I created the folder paths but still no go. Any tips on setting these folders up and any reason my Tiger doesn’t have them???? thanks rRand
Comment by rand — June 20, 2005 @ 4:06 am
I’ll have to say this is the BEST Batch File Rename/Organizer I’ve seen so far for Tiger… SO many options!!! Great work!!!
Comment by Annie — June 6, 2005 @ 12:18 am