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Now it's time to really make folder actions sing with your own custom code. You can do this in Automator or Applescript (easier), or using a scripting language like shell, python, or Perl (advanced). Follow these steps in order: Create a script with Script Editor or another script application. 1. In that script, write a handler that conforms to the syntax documented here for the `[adding folder items to] ' folder action. Your handler can use the aliases that are passed to it to access the image files dropped on the folder. 2. Save the script as a compiled script or script bundle. 3. Put a copy of the script in `/Library/Scripts/Folder Action Scripts` or `~/Library/Scripts/Folder Action Scripts`. 4. Use the Folder Actions Setup application, located in `/Applications/AppleScript`, to: a. Enable folder actions for your image folder. b. Add a script to that folder, choosing the script you created Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit