The problem is that Aperture action in Automator called "Import photos" doesn't save it's choice "Delete the source images after importing them" when I save the workflow.
If you save and close workflow with checkbox selected, the next time you open the workflow checkbox will be unchecked.
Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7)
I know this is not the question you asked, but I would recommend you DON'T allow Aperture to delete the photos after import - it's a risky practice that places you in a position of no second chances should the import session not be successful. I only ever delete the images once the card is back in the camera and a reformat is applied.
Are you sure the setting isn't saved to the workflow, and then stripped out when you re-open the workflow for editing?
What happens when you assign the workflow to an action, and execute the action? (I'm not an Automatorist, and not sure that's expressed with the right words.)
Btw, I agree with Calx's excellent advice -- doubly so when Automator is involved.
1. I checked and exactly as you said:
the setting isn't saved to the workflow, and then stripped out when you re-open the workflow for editing
2. I can't agree with Calx's advice — if something happens with import process I'll use amazing and free utility to restore my images http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec
Thank you!
I noticed this on a workflow I created as a folder action. Checking the underlying XML I see:
<key>ActionParameters</key>
<dict>
<key>chosenProject</key>
<string>Auto Imported Images</string>
<key>importDestination</key>
<integer>0</integer>
<key>newProjectName</key>
<string></string>
<key>shouldDelete</key>
<true/>
<key>shouldReference</key>
<false/>
</dict>
so even though Automator shows the delete option as unchecked, it does rather look like the XML underneath is saying it should be checked.
Testing the workflow with an image does delete it after the import, so it does indeed seem like it's just a presentation issue.
I'm trying to do something in Automator - very simple. I have a massive external drive with all kinds of files. I want to search that drive only for photos os a size lager than 200k.
Thats it. Importing into iPhoto would be a nice second step but not necessary.
Thanks.
"Import photos" Aperture action in Automator
