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Antonio Sesto
Antonio Sesto

Reputation: 3184

Create folder in selected folder with OS X Automator

I am trying to batch convert a bunch of raw image files on OS X. I would like to use built-in software since it is possible.

First I would like to

This is the workflow I have implemented so far in order to implement the first two steps.

Automator Workflow

First I let the user select a folder and store it into the variable NEF Folder. The I create a new folder named jpgs in the folder chosen by the user (NEF Folder).

BUT this is what the workflow does after selecting folder AAA on the Desktop:

Finder output

Why?

Upvotes: 4

Views: 3266

Answers (2)

Boky
Boky

Reputation: 71

I have the same issue and solved it checking the box "Ignore this action's input".

Upvotes: 1

Antonio Sesto
Antonio Sesto

Reputation: 3184

Understood.

The action New folder creates a folder and copies its input inside of the newly created folder.

Upvotes: 5

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