Importing to specific devonthink database

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Hi dear developer:

As the topic suggest, i don't know if its possible to import pdfs directly into my devonthink database instead of global inbox. All help is appreciated. Thanks in advance
philosopherking
 
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I don't use DevonTHINK but I think you'll have to use Automator or AppleScript to pull this off. I suggest checking with DevonTHINK's developers to see what kind of support they have for this type of thing.
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Re: Importing to specific devonthink database Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:13 pm • by mws
That is quite easy. At least the Pro version brings some automator actions that you can use.

For example, I have an automator workflow (for bank account related documents) that consists of two actions:
  • "Set current Group" (here you can select the database and group)
  • "Add items to Current Group" (Add items by: Import)

I saved it as "DevonThing-Import-Bank.workflow" and use it in my hazel rules that match those documents, so they get filed away automatically.
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