Where does Automator store its files?

I've created 2 identical Automator actions

I cant locate where they're stored to delete one of the duplicates


When I open, I get a choice of looking in the cloud or on device

It's not in either location


I've tried searching using Spotlight and Finder for the name I used, but cant find anything


Where am I going wrong?

I assume to get rid of the duplicate, I need to locate and delete the file - if not, how do I get rid of?


Thanks



Omar

iPhone 3GS, iOS 5

Posted on Apr 16, 2014 4:31 AM

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Apr 16, 2014 5:39 AM in response to VikingOSX

@vikingosx i've got mavericks (that's the absolute latest one? if so yes)

in finder window when i hit command+j i dont see the option you refer to


i see this:


User uploaded file

am i missing something?


in terminal, how do i turn the flag back on?

(dont want someone else accidentally deleting things accidentally)

would i type this: chflags hidden ~/Library


thanks

Apr 16, 2014 4:45 AM in response to omar.m

In Automator, File > Open Recent to get the last filename you saved from Automator. Then File > Open... will open a file dialog to the folder where you last saved that Automator content. Make certain you have On My Mac selected. Command click the open dialog title, and it will drop down a folder hierarchy to the currently open folder.

Apr 16, 2014 5:08 AM in response to VikingOSX

thanks for the replies guys


@vikingosx, i tried that and couldnt find


@Barney-15E ... yes you're right... i think i mean a workflow

i followed a guide online to batch rename files

works nicely, but in doing so, i managed to create 2 of them


i followed ur instructions... cant find 😟

there's no services folder under library

but... i did a search on terminal... and it's in the services folder!

how do i change it so that i can see the services folder?

(i'm sure i changed settings before so that i could see library)

thanks

Apr 16, 2014 5:23 AM in response to omar.m

If you are running Mavericks, open a Finder window, and press Command+J. There is an option on this panel to enable visible Library folder.


If you are not running Mavericks, you need to open the Terminal app and type the following:


chflags nohidden ~/Library


Once your local Library folder is visible in the Finder, double-click it, and scroll down to find the Services folder.

Apr 16, 2014 5:56 AM in response to omar.m

Open a Finder window, and type command+J. Check Show Library Folder. When you are done, you can uncheck this option to hide the Library folder again, if you choose.


Since you have Mavericks, you do not need to use the chflags terminal command that would only be necessary with Mountain Lion and earlier. If you already used it, the opposite of nohidden is hidden.

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