[Automator] an Example

[Jim Dynes]

Thanks for the example, but I don't have Icab. Nevertheless, it looks  
like applescript. If so then does that mean that Automator is a  
replacement for Applescript editor?

Jim


On Oct 18, 2005, at 6:35 PM, demrcows wrote:
> I use a workflow available via contextual menu to replace the  
> cookie file in iCab with an edited version containing only my  
> desired cookies.
> iCab must not be running, so I had to use an Applescript to quit it  
> before proceeding (the beep was just for grins.)
>
> I'll describe my workflow in Automator
> 1) from the Library/Automator choose: "Run Applescript"
> and insert:
> tell application "Finder"
>     if process "iCab" exists then
>         beep
>         quit application "iCab"
>     end if
> end tell
>
> 2) from the Library/Automator choose: "Pause"
> Placed it there assuming iCab might need a second or so to complete  
> its quit procedures.
> Am uncertain if it's needed.
>
> 3) from Library/Finder choose: "Get Specified Finder Items"
> select the saved cookies file
>
> 4) from Library/Finder choose: "Copy Finder Items"
> set this: To: iCab preferences Folder, and set to "Replacing  
> existing Files"
>
> 5) from Library/Finder choose: "Launch Application"
> relaunch iCab
>
>
> Note: After 6 or seven attempts to get this to flow, I found step 4  
> had to be placed in the step 3 position while navigating to the  
> proper folder or it would copy the Desktop Folder rather than my  
> chosen Cookies file. After setting the destination Folder in this  
> step I then inserted "Get Specified Finder Items" into the #3  
> position and all was well. Bug? I don't know. All i can say is it  
> simply would not play the same if assembled the first time in its  
> final order.
>
> Tips/hints, different approach?
>
> Hope this helps someone