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automator folder action doesn't import photos

I just upgraded my OS from Snow Leopard to Yosemite (on a late 2008 aluminum MacBook). After the update, the system requested that I update the iPhoto library using a separate tool.

Previously (under Snow Leopard), I had Automator set up to automatically import files from a Dropbox folder into iPhoto. Worked like a charm.

Since I updated the OS, photos have not been imported automatically. I opened Automator and opened the scripts (which were still there). Under the "Import Files into iPhoto" if I selected "Existing album" it shows "No Value" instead of the names of any Photo libraries even though they are still on the computer (screenshot below).

I want to get this automation working again, but it doesn't seem compatible with the new Photos app. Any suggestions on how I can fix this?

Posted on May 28, 2015 7:41 PM

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Feb 13, 2016 5:26 AM in response to vial_thalia

Hello, i just wanted to use automator to import pictures in a folder into Photos App, but my problem is that the option "Delete source files after import" is not available. So I always get duplicates when adding new fotos to the folder, because the existing ones will be imported again. Im Using an 27 inch IMAC with El Capitan. Has Someone an idea?