New Folder Script Troubleshooting

DEVONthink Automation
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I’m trying to make a folder script which imports added files to a specific database. The applescript isn’t a problem, but DT doesn’t seem to “see” a custom folder script I made in the folder scripts directory.

What I mean is, if I make this change to the Import & Delete Folder Script:


set theRecord to import thePath to incomingGroup of database "Research"

And save the “Import & Delete” file, my script runs fine as I add files. But if I save a copy as “Import & Delete to Research”, nothing happens when files are added to the folder.

Do I need to tell DT that there is a new script I’m trying to use? I do know that if my “Research” database isn’t open, it could cause problems. But it is open as I’m trying to test this.

2

Yes. You need to attach the Folder Action script to the folder - and you should also disable or remove the original script from the Folder Actions Setup.

3

Ah, I wasn’t clear. I was attaching the new script to the folder, and it still wasn’t working. I thought that there was some scanning or input to DT to know a new script was added to the ‘Folder Action Scripts’ folder.

But that said, the problem ultimately ended up being a typo -> needed a space in ‘incoming group’ in the above command.

Thanks!