Access iPhoto and iTunes libraries with a simple Automator action

You could also file this under "fantastic Automator actions that Apple should've advertised when Tiger was being released."

A post at macosxhints has discovered a simple Automator action you can use to open panel containing your entire iPhoto or iTunes library (pictured), complete with albums/playlists, DnD and even search abilities. This is for all those times you groan at having to start iPhoto just to grab an image or two. Bonus points for the iTunes library action: songs are playable from this panel.

Check out the macosxhints post for the drop-dead simple 3-step process (it's really only two steps) for creating this handy panel.

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Source: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=200604290758432…

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Marcus Krueger

The tip itself is extremely helpful for browsing yout photo library. What I am still missing is copying the photos from that script to any open document - and not just the path. Anybody able to make this perfect Automator Action even more perfect? Thank you in advance

May 03 2006 at 2:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jeff

I'm a mac newbie just learning about applescript and automator. It's really pretty powerful once you get over the initial learning curve.

May 03 2006 at 12:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

arkowi

i did like some of the tips reccomended and made applications out of them. I made one called iFindPhotos and iFindTunes and put them on my dock. I will make some icons for them later. Very nice tips!

May 03 2006 at 11:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Michael Str

This is insane. It loads my 6900+ picture library in less than three seconds on my PB G4. Great tip!

May 03 2006 at 10:41 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply