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Can I use "~" in Automator instead of user's home folder?

I want to create an Automator action that I send to someone that can put a file in their iTunes Folder. If I create it on my computer however, Automator uses the actual file path to MY iTunes Library.


Is there a way to use the "~/Music/iTunes/" to have Automator use a relative link to THEIR home folder?


Can't figure this one out. Thanks

Mac Pro Dual 3.0Ghz Quad Core | iMac Core 2 Duo | MacBook Pro Core Duo, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jan 25, 2012 7:17 AM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2012 7:21 AM

Use ~username/Music/iTunes


Be aware that you will have to change the permissions on ~username's Music and iTunes folders to allow you read and write access. All users be default have read only access to other users' iTunes folder and no access at all to the Music folder.

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Can I use "~" in Automator instead of user's home folder?

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