Set Spotlight Comments Chosen from List

Scripting Forums Automator
#1

Hi, I’m trying to create a workflow that adds tags in the Spotlight Comments field that I have chosen from a list.

I am able to get as far as the list but getting the comments I have chosen to appear in the comments field is a tough one for me. :frowning:

Any ideas?

Thanks

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Operating System: Mac OS X (10.5)

#2

Hey erikstotle

You need to use a a small piece of Applescript and a variable.

The Applescript:


on run {input, parameters}
	
	choose from list {"Test1", "Test2"}
	set theChoice to result as string
	
	return theChoice
end run

The Applescript is just at quick-and-dirty solution, it might need some tweaking or small adjustments

I made a small test of this, and have placed a screenshot in my DropBox

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4301600/automator_spotlight_comment.png

It worked fine for me.

#3

Thanks very much Haze. I’ll give that a try!:smiley: