What is automator and what does it do?

[farqueue]

As a recent switcher, can u guys and gurls provide me with some details on this mac exclusive programme

 

[Flowbee]

It's a program that lets you string together common computer actions in order to perform routine or time-consuming tasks more easily.

There's a lot of good information about it on Apple's Automator page.

There's another good Automator site at Automator.us.

Automator is based on AppleScript.

You can see a few Automator demonstrations on the MacBreak Video Podcast: Episode 3, Episode 8, Episode 14.

Now you're an expert.

 

[Jimmieboy]

You can make really cool scripts with automator. I have a really simple one that brings up a box, you select a file or files then it backs it up to my email.

 

[Lollypop]

I use automator to batch convert images for uploading to forums or as backgrounds to my phone.

Thanks for the links Flowbee.... definately going to visit some of those sites!