How Do I Trigger Macro When Dropping a File Into a Folder?

[dustinh]

Hi all, I'm new to KM and this particular macro has really helped with my day-to-day work. I often have to edit transcripts by removing paragraph returns and adding in spaces. This is a big help!

I wonder though, how could it be changed to say trigger when dropping a file into a folder?

I managed to add 'save' and 'close' actions, so all I have to do for now is open the Word document, but I'd also like it to just run automatically without me even opening a document. Is that possible?

Thanks in advance!

[JMichaelTX]

@dustinh

I wonder though, how could it be changed to say trigger when dropping a file into a folder?

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[hello]

Macro example to trigger macro when adding a file into a folder:

Open Specific Folder in Specified Application

Can you manually select the file, right-click, and then open in Logic Pro X? If so, then this simple macro should work. Before You Run, Make these changes Trigger -- change path to folder you want to watch Open In -- Change app to Logic Pro X MACRO:   Open File Using Folder Trigger [Example] ~~~ VER: 1.0    2018-07-11 ~~~ DOWNLOAD: Open File Using Folder Trigger [Example].kmmacros (2.3 KB) Note: This Macro was uploaded in a DISABLED state. You must enable before it can be triggered. [i…

[ccstone]

@dustinh

… but I'd also like it to just run automatically without me even opening a document. Is that possible?

Hey Dustin,

Welcome to the forum!  

I'm not aware of any means to process the content of a Word document without opening it in a compatible application.

If you manage to find something that works for that please do let us know.

-Chris

[martin]

@ccstone

I'm not aware of any means to process the content of a Word document without opening it in a compatible application.

If you manage to find something that works for that please do let us know.

Python has a module that can process the content of a Word file.

See
python-docx — python-docx 0.8.10 documentation (python-docx.readthedocs.io)
and
Python - Process Word Document - Tutorialspoint

I have not tried it yet.
@dustinh If know Python, you may try it out and let us know if it works for you.

[ccstone]

@martin

Python has a module that can process the content of a Word file.

Thanks Martin!  That looks quite spiffy.

Now the question is will Dustin have the fortitude to learn enough about Python to use it.

-Chris

[dustinh]

Thank you, Chris!

I was able to get the process running - I just open the document, and press a function key and then it does it's magic - saves/closes the document, too.

Basically my day job is an educational technologist - so lots of ripping apart of PowerPoint files (extracting the audio, images and text) which are then re-built for more mobile-friendly formats. Hands-on audio editing, too, and tidying up transcripts (lots of repetitive tasks!) among others.

As far as @martin's suggestion about Python... that might be a longer term project. I currently work full time and study part-time (doctorate in education)... though that said, Python might be good later for (maybe?) research!

I honestly wish I'd looked into KM earlier as I'm already saving a lot of time!

[ccstone]

@dustinh

I was able to get the process running - I just open the document, and press a function key and then it does it's magic - saves/closes the document, too.

Great!

Basically my day job is an educational technologist...

Then you should have the skills needed to figure out the Python method, and there are a few people on the forum who might be able to help.

I honestly wish I'd looked into KM earlier as I'm already saving a lot of time!

Just about everyone who gives it a serious try says that – except me, since I was using it the day it came out – along with QuicKeys, FastScripts, TypeIt4Me, ...

-Chris