With this application, you can select multiple folders and the contents of all the selected folders will be copied to a new folder. A compressed archive file will be created from the new folder and you can then burn the archive file to a CD or DVD.

Automator Workflow



Step 1:    Ask for Finder Items

• Start at: Select Desktop
• Type: Select Folders
• Check Allow Multiple Selection

Step 2:    Get Folder Contents

• Check Repeat for each subfolder found

Step 3:    Create Archive

• Save as: Type a name for the archive file in the text box
• Where: Select the location for saving the archive file
• Check Ignore unreadable items
• If you want to be able to change the above options when the application is run, check Show this action when the workflow runs

Step 4:    Burn a Disc

• Disc Name: Type a name for the burned disk in the text box
• Burn Disc In: Select the disk burner to use
• If you are using a RW disk and you want to erase it before burning the data, check Erase first
• After Burning: Check Verify burned data
• Select the option you want: Eject Disc or Mount on Desktop
• Check Show this action when the workflow runs

Tags: backup, burn disks