Automatic Folder Permissions

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  1. anico161, Jun 8, 2009

    anico161 macrumors newbie

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    Is there a way to use automater or applescript or something to make a single folder on my system RW for everyone so i can drag files to it and they will be converted to RW automatically?? I want to do this with new files so i dont want to jsut change the permissions on the folder because I dont want to have to do that everytime i add a new file. I am a beginner to applescript and automater so as much help as possibly would be appreciated. Thanks!
     
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  2. Darth.Titan, Jun 8, 2009

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    Sounds like you just need to use your /Users/Shared folder.
     
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  3. BlueRevolution, Jun 8, 2009

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    I found a video tutorial for the purpose. I don't know why anyone would make a programming guide as a video, but regardless I've transcribed the AppleScript from the video and attached it to this message.
     

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  4. angelwatt, Jun 8, 2009

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    I agree. Changing the permission on folders for all read/write compromises the security of the machine. Using a shared area, which Apple does is the better way, or use an external drive that you can share.
     
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