Automator to import files

I would to use Automator to pull MP3 files from my PC computer to my MiniMac. What automator commands do I need to open the network connection between the two machinces and grab the files, and import them to the Mini's iTunes playlists. Thanks.

Hi Curt,
You might get a quicker answer if you post here:
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Regards
Colin R.

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Yeah, I'd happy provide details if I saw them. The message itself just says, "The action “Import Files into iTunes” encountered an error." Is there a way to get more information on the error?
Thanks!

How can I use automator to import a .csv file into a an excel file

I would still like all the import settings that I get if I am using excel to do the process, i.e. going in with the text format instead of the general format. That way my dates don't change

You'll need to use Applescript in Automator.
Note: File extension cannot be CSV (Excel will assume that the file is comma separated), so add an action to copy or rename with extension TXT.
(You can rename back at end of Workflow is needed)
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on run {input, parameters}
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If you need to format the second, then you need to:
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[field info list] : A list contain parse information for the individual columns of data.
Formats are general format, text format, MDY format, DMY format, YMD format, MYD format, DYM format, YDM format, skip column.
Or you can skip using Automator and just use an Applescript App (this is a droplet, just drop the files on the icon, or click to choose files):
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end run
on open fs
     proceed(fs)
end open
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AUTOMATION OF IMPORTING USING BATCH FILES...!

Hello Everyone!
I want your help on this matter. Actually I am trying to get data( in the form of XML) from BI into MDM SP04.
I want to automate the import process. i have saved the map and defined a port in the console and given the map name for the port.
now i configured the INI file present in the import manager batch.
I read somewhere that to run the importmanagerbatch.exe file i need to create a batch file having info about the INI file and then run the batch file which will execute the .EXE file.
But after doing this still data is not cmg in the repository.
Can anybody list me down all the required steps to automate importing. N can more than 1 map be taken care of in the console? or probably for every map we will have to create new ports for them?
I am totally confused....... please help me out.
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Nitin jain.

Hi, Nitin,
The Import Batch can handle any number of maps in one batch process. It does have a limitation that the batch ini file will only reference 1 import file. But that file can contain any number of records and different table data.
I have used the Import Batch (only useable on Windows) for importing multiple check table data into the repository. In the dat file, I used the following code for each map. This is the code for the Partner Function.
:: IMPORT MAPS
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@echo Executing Map: Partner Functions
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IF errorlevel 0 (echo . Completed successfully. >> "C:MDMImportReport.log")
           ELSE (echo . FAILED with error code %errorlevel% >> "C:MDMImportReport.log")
IF errorlevel 0 (echo Completed successfully - %TIME%) ELSE (echo FAILED with error code %errorlevel%)
@echo . Ended Mapping: "Partner Functions" %DATE% %TIME% >> "C:MDMImportReport.log"
@echo .   >> "C:MDMImportReport.log"
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Kristin

Import Files into iTunes

I've tried creating 4 or 5 different workflows and can not get the "Import Files into iTunes" action to work. This is only part of a bigger workflow that I want to create, but it's one of the most important steps that I can't seem to make work.
There is no error in the Automator log, it shows the action completed. But nothing gets added.
Can someone confirm that this action does indeed work in Snow Leopard 10.6.2 ?

Try automator forum http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1261

Import Files into iTunes: Why not mp3?

I created a simple workflow and saved it as a Finder plug-in. Two questions:
1) Anyone know why iTunes allows (under +Add to Library+) the import of mp3 files, but when creating an Automator workflow using the +Import Files into iTunes+, the mp3 option is not supported. In other words, you have to use a different Automator function like +Add Songs to Playlist+. This works too, but it takes a long time because iTunes has to convert each file to AAC. The +Add to Library+ function in iTunes is wicked fast, and I don't care what format the files are in.
2) After creating a Finder plug-in and wanting to delete it, where does it live? I can't find it. Spotlight can't find it. I just want to remove it.
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Thanks for the reply, red. It seems that +Import Audio Files+ supports mp3, but the description on the +Import Files into iTunes+ doesn't specifically include mp3. I suppose a quick test will reveal. The original reason for the question is that the Automator workflow seems to force a conversion of each mp3 file -- even when choosing the mp3 option in +Import Audio Files+ -- which obviously slows down the process.
When from iTunes I choose Add to Library, navigate to the target folder and click OK, iTunes completes the 80-or-so files in no time.
Thanks for the tip on where to find the plug-in. I deleted it. The Automator desktop apps seem to work better.

Importing files not in name order

When importing files from my pmw 200 it wont put them in name order . Hence when selecting them and automating to sequence my footage is all mixed up and is not flowing in the order it should be in if any one knows whats going on please help ......

We struggled with this too for awhile, just because we wanted to view the clips as icon (like everyone does) but in the order we took them.
Depending on which version of Premiere you are using you can now select a sort order in clip bin window itself by clicking on 'Sort Icons' icon at the bottom of the clip bin (next to the zoom bar) and choosing 'List View Sort'. This should give you them in the order that they were taken. It's reverts though everytime you open and close the project, which is a pain.
Better solution is this though and it works for older versions of the premiere too. First, view the bin as a list view (bottom left icon) which should order them in the order you want or click on the column headers to get the correct order you want them to appear in. Then create a new empty bin, select icon view for this window and then select all the clips and drag them into the new bin. They should retain the correct order but be viewable as icons and they'll stay in that order forever more!

Duplicate Import File Error

Help!! I am trying to import our purchase records into Zenworks Configuration Management. I tried an import yesterday and it did not work because it said I did not have any headers. So today I revamped the spreadsheet today and only put one item on the sheet. I then saved it as a tab delimited .txt file and tried to import it. It errors out saying:
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Howto: Automatically import files from folder at app launch!

I've never used iPhoto much, but I am starting to like it. I don't exactly know why, but anyway. A thing I'd like to do (and I don't know if that's possible or not) is have iPhoto automatically import photos from one or more directories (or a directory + subdirectory) when I start the program. I've seen similar questions like mine, and some AppleScripts/FolderActions on how to make iPhoto launch and import files when they are put in a certain folder. But I'd prefer if it didn't automatically start. Sometimes I want to just drop some photos into a folder without wanting to look at/edit them right way, and so these scripts don't suit me. Perhaps what I want, can also be done with AppleScript (I know it's powerful!) but either way, I would appreciate if someone could help me out here or at least answer me if it can be done (in a way that is simple for me!).
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Hi guys,
Sorry about slow time to reply.
I'll try to be a bit more specific.
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I am using Lightroon 4 on a Macbook pro, OS Lion.
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Long shot but try this.
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I have a laptop with touch screen and windows 8. I plugged in my iphone because i wanted to sync my music to itunes. A box came up and asked what I wanted to do when the phone was detected. I had 3 choices and do nothing. I chose import files and pictures. and now, when i plug it in, it goes right to pictures. How can i change it so the little file box opens and gives me the option to "import files and pictures?"

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