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In Finder I can't drag files over Sidebar shortcuts


I have a few Automator scripts that I put in the sidebar of Finder, including a Bulk Rename. On all my other Macs I can drag files over them and the scripts run without any issue.


I recently realized that on this M1 MBP (that has been updated to Ventura) I can't do that anymore. I get the forbidden icon (the screenshot didn't capture it).


I removed and added the scripts again to the sidebar.


I tried running First Aid, but that didn't help either.


Any suggestions ?


Thanks in advance.


MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on Apr 9, 2023 8:04 AM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2023 9:40 AM

caseta wrote:


I have a few Automator scripts that I put in the sidebar of Finder, including a Bulk Rename. On all my other Macs I can drag files over them and the scripts run without any issue.

I recently realized that on this M1 MBP (that has been updated to Ventura) I can't do that anymore. I get the forbidden icon (the screenshot didn't capture it).

I removed and added the scripts again to the sidebar.

I tried running First Aid, but that didn't help either.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks in advance.


https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/eccc2bf0-c20f-4e3f-83ad-78a942678306


As an alternative—If it is saved as an "Application" you can drop it in the Dock and use it there.



Create a workflow in Automator on Mac


Automator User Guide for Mac




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Apr 9, 2023 9:40 AM in response to caseta

caseta wrote:


I have a few Automator scripts that I put in the sidebar of Finder, including a Bulk Rename. On all my other Macs I can drag files over them and the scripts run without any issue.

I recently realized that on this M1 MBP (that has been updated to Ventura) I can't do that anymore. I get the forbidden icon (the screenshot didn't capture it).

I removed and added the scripts again to the sidebar.

I tried running First Aid, but that didn't help either.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks in advance.


https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/eccc2bf0-c20f-4e3f-83ad-78a942678306


As an alternative—If it is saved as an "Application" you can drop it in the Dock and use it there.



Create a workflow in Automator on Mac


Automator User Guide for Mac




To be proactive you can submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple






In Finder I can't drag files over Sidebar shortcuts

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