Simple Automator script to automatically import files from a folder into Mac OS Photos app, and then delete the photos. Everything works except for the move to trash action. I guess I am missing an element that “sends” the contents of the folder to the “Move Finder Items to Trash” action.
“Folder action received files and folders added to: Lightroom to Photos” (folder photos are exported from Lightroom)
- “Filter Finder Items” set to look for .jpg files
- “Import Files into Photos” into an existing album
- “Get Selected Finder Items” (tried the script with and without this step)
- “Move Finder Items to Trash” to delete the files after import
It seems like the “Folder action received” at the top of the script is what tells the actions below what folder to run the actions on, but it’s not keeping this selection for the deletion action.
Screenshot of script
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