Hazel processes multi-page PDF before scanning is complete

[mgoldner]

I am using OS X's Image Capture application to scan a multi-page document into a single PDF file. However, my Hazel rule begins processing the file as soon as the first page is scanned rather than waiting for the entire scan.

Is there a way to prevent Hazel from processing the file until the scan operation completes?

[a_freyer]

I'd suggest putting a time limit on your scans. I believe that OSX releases the file after ever page is scanned to prevent losing the whole file if a single page contains an error.

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if (all) of the following conditions are met for the (current file or folder)
    date created is not in the last 5 minutes
    kind is PDF

Do the following to the matched file or folder:
    ...  whatever you  like ...


[a_freyer]

Alternately, you could add a condition to check if the image capture app is still running, as shown here.

For the passes applescript line:

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tell application "System Events" to return not ((name of processes) contains "Image Capture")


This will run your rules only when you shut down image capture.

[ilium007]

Even simpler - in your hazel rule set a condition so that files not modified in the last xx mins are processed. This way when xx mins is up the file will be picked up.