How to add the automator to the right click?

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How to add the automator to the right click?

Hi there!

I would like to know how to add the automator to the right click?

In Leopard I used to have the option, right click: Open With ➤ Automator

I would like to bring it back, someone know how?

Thanks!

MacBook Pro 15', Mac OS X (10.6.2), 4 MB RAM

Posted on Jan 29, 2010 1:43 AM

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Answer 1

Jan 29, 2010 5:11 AM in response to Destructiva

You could create a Service in Automator.

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V.K.

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Jan 29, 2010 7:37 AM in response to Destructiva

in snow leopard right click menu has been completely reworked. old style contextual menu plugins are completely gone. they have been replaced by services. you can make a service using automator and it will be available in the right-click menu in appropriate situations. see more on this here:
http://pixelcorps.cachefly.net/mbkv235_540ph264.mov

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Destructiva Author

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Jan 29, 2010 8:20 AM in response to Destructiva

Wow! That was awesome!!! Thanks!

😀

I can see the huge possibilities of having this options.

Now one last question, I made some Services, but I want to rename one of them or delete it, for example, where can I do this?

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V.K.

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Jan 29, 2010 8:23 AM in response to Destructiva

automator created services live in home directory/library/services. just rename the file you made or delete it. you can also open it in automator and edit it.

Message was edited by: V.K.

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Destructiva Author

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Jan 29, 2010 8:42 AM in response to Destructiva

Thanks musicwind95 and V.K. You made my day again! 🙂

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Answer 6

Jan 29, 2010 2:15 PM in response to Destructiva

You're welcome!

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