Show a file in the Finder
Shows a file selected in a Finder window.
Show path in the Finder
Details #
Opens a Finder window with the file selected. To open it in an app, use Open file or folder with app.
Parameters #
| Parameter | Type | Required | Values | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
into | text | The variable that receives the path. | ||
path | text | The file. Optional when a file trigger fired. | ||
source | text |
Every step also accepts label, onFailure, timeout and dryRunSafe.
Examples #
Show a file in the Finder
Do
- Show “Report.pdf” in the Finder
Gotchas #
It opens a window, so a rule that runs often should not use it.
In a dry run it changes nothing and says what it would do.