Folder action to package and create pdf Applescript folder action

Hi
Does anyone have an Applescript Folder Action to package Indesign CS5.5 files and make pdfs.
Thanks, in advance.

Hi Babs
I ended up paying someone to create the script. They did a fantastic job creating a droplet that has options to package, create PDFs to presets, print to presets, create an IDML file, retrosave this to CS4 and create a thumbnail. Sounds like a lot but that is what I ended up needing for one client and I can use it on anything.
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