Automator Folder Actions - Use filename as subject in email

to do this you want to use a variable. It's a little tricky, but not too bad. basically do the following. First set up a couple of variables (call them filePath and fileName). then add these actions:

1. get selected finder items - this passes a list of file references.
2. set value of variable - filePath - this saves the file references in a variable, and passes them on
3. run applescript - use the applescript below to get the file name and pass it on
4. set value of variable - fileName - this saves the file name in a second variable
5. get value of variable - filePath - recover the file reference variable and pass it on. make sure this action does not receive input
6. new mail message - makes a new mail message with the appropriate attachment. add the fileName variable to the subject line by dragging it from the variable list.

sorry, spaced.

on run {input, parameters}

tell application "System Events"

return name of first item of input

end tell

end run

P.s. this only work for the first filename. if you want the names of multiple attachments it needs to be revised a bit.

hmm... apparently you have to use the store disk item references and retrieve disk item references actions to retain file paths - the value of variable stuff sets everything to text.

The New Mail Message action will attach files that are passed to it, or append text that is passed to it - my guess is that you are missing the option to ignore the input when getting the variable, so the file name you got (text) is what is being handled. I also have a Get Names of Finder Items action on myAutomator homepage that will get just the name part (it also works with multiple files).

Is there another location to get the 'Get Names of Finder Items' action as the above link is dead.

Thanks,

Timbo Cole

I keep getting an error to this action script, about having the name as a problem...

AHH

I've recently changed web hosts - you can download the action here.

Red_manace, you are my hero!

Edit: you wouldnt beleive i actually googled for the file in desparation, some one tried to charge $14 for it...eep

Whats the address of your new Automator homepage?

My homepage address (which links to several scripting pages, including Automator) is in my profile.

cool thanks!

Does anyone have a Automator workflow they are willing to share that performs the following tasks

Here are the steps:

1. Detect new file has been added to folder
2. Create new outlook email and set subject line to the name of the attachment Or append with date
3. Attach file to email
4. Send Email
5. Move file to sent folder

I need this action because: I have a report I need to export and email as an attachment every day. I would like to be able to save the report to a folder and have it automatically sent as an attachment and then move the file to a sent folder.

Any help would be much appreciated. I cannot get the subject line part to work