

When you are ready to record, press the "Record" button in the top-right corner of the window. So, before you go creating your own Watch Me Do action, look through the action list to make sure the functionality doesn't already exist. This feature gives Automator additional functionality if a prebuilt action is not readily available. You are now ready to start recording your first Watch Me Do action in Automator. Watch Me Do will not work unless this box is checked.

Make sure the checkbox is checked beside "Enable access for assistive devices." This allows Automator to control your mouse and keyboard movements/clicks/key presses. Do you want to use Automator's powerful features, but don't want to worry with "programming" the usefulness each and every time you wish to perform an action? With Automator for Leopard, you have the ability to easily record mouse moves/clicks and keyboard input with a feature called "Watch Me Do."īefore using this Automator feature, you will need to turn on "Access for assistive devices." So head over to System Preferences > Universal Access.
