I have a project that has become hundreds of pdf's. Can I batch multiple pdf's to import them to Notes to get individual notes for each pdf? My main files are on my mac.
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Original Title: Importing multiple pdf's to Notes
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.7
While I was working on learning how to do this in Shortcuts, I decided to try to import a batch of pdf's and then somehow break them into individual notes with one pdf each. So instead of dragging a group of files and dropping them on Notes, I grabbed a group and did an "open with." Notes was not in the core group, but when I scrolled down, it was an available app. When I selected Notes and hit OPEN, it created individual notes with the correct title. This was exactly what I was trying to create. No coding! Thank you for your thoughts and support. I don't know if I would have gotten to this without you jogging my thought process.
While I was working on learning how to do this in Shortcuts, I decided to try to import a batch of pdf's and then somehow break them into individual notes with one pdf each. So instead of dragging a group of files and dropping them on Notes, I grabbed a group and did an "open with." Notes was not in the core group, but when I scrolled down, it was an available app. When I selected Notes and hit OPEN, it created individual notes with the correct title. This was exactly what I was trying to create. No coding! Thank you for your thoughts and support. I don't know if I would have gotten to this without you jogging my thought process.
In the Script Editor app (Utilities folder), enter the following code:
on open pdfs
repeat with pdf in pdfs
tell application “Notes”
activate
make new note with data pdf
save the front document
end
end
end
Save this file as an “Application” or “Applet” and drag all your PDFs onto it.
If there are any errors, please reply with a screenshot of the error.
All other users: Feel free to improve upon my code, particularly the part saving the PDF.
In hindsight, AppleScript probably wasn’t the right way to go. So here’s a simpler method: the Shortcuts app.
Here is what you need in the shortcut:
If at any point you’re stuck, consult the Shortcuts User Guide.
I have tried it, and this error pops up. Suggestions?
I am trying to learn Shortcuts so that I can try this. It seems like a good solution.
It is a good solution for many problems. I’m sorry that I can’t be more detailed what the shortcut needs.
I’m glad you figured it out! 😀
Can I batch multiple PDF's to import them to Notes to get individual notes for each PDF?