Applying a sequence of workflows

OK how about this anyone. You have several workflows - it's too laborious to write one big long joined up workflow - and you want to apply them in a sequence. Is there any way of doing this? Do you apply a workflow and get applescript to get the next one? etc etc Or has someone written an action that will get another workflow or app and effectively join them up?
Zek

Due to Automator dragging it's virtual feet, I had to do the same thing.
Under the 'Automator' actions, you should see an action called 'Run Workflow'.
Put that at the end of your workflow, point it to the next workflow you want to run. You may find it easier and faster if you save the workflows as applications, in a separate folder. That way you can make quick changes to your workflow (saving as workflow and then application) if necessary, and you'll have a backup if you mess anything up.
I've also found it useful to place a 'Ask for Confirmation' (also under the 'Automator' actions) before the 'Run Workflow' action. That way, you can run one workflow at a time if you need to, and explain what your workflow is about to do.
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