Jun 13, '05 09:12:00AM • Contributed by: schlepping
I've created a Mail plug-in, using Automator, that makes a folder I've created act like a drop mailbox. So anything I drop into that folder, will cause Mail to open, addresses the message for me, and includes my attachment. Automator makes it simple to create.
Before you start, create your new Mail Sending (or whatever) folder. Next, to make the plug-in, open Automator. Choose Mail in the library column. In the Action column choose "New Mail Message" and drag it over, then fill in the new mail form with the values you wish to use. When finished choose the "Save as Plug-in" in your file menu. Choose "FOlder Actions" as the value for the "Plug-in For" field, and set "Attached to Folder" to the new folder you created. That's it, you're done!
Now drag anything into the folder and watch the magic!
[robg adds: Keep in mind that anything you drag and drop on this folder will also be moved there; either remember to move it back, or hold down the Option key to make a copy. I'm sure this action could be further automated to handle the file management aspects as well...]
