Convert timecode to seconds

Takes a timestamp like 4:51 and converts it to total seconds.

Scripting Actions

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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.
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Split Text
Separates text passed into the action into a list.
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Get Item from List
Returns one or more items from the list passed as input. You can get the first item, the last item, a random item, the item at a particular index, or items in a range of indexes.
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Measurement
Passes the specified measurement (including number and unit) to the next action.
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Convert Measurement
Converts the measurements passed into the action to the specified unit.
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Calculate
Performs a number operation on the input and returns the result.
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Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
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Show Result
Shows the specified text in Siri or in an alert.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Convert%20timecode%20to%20seconds
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Convert%20timecode%20to%20seconds
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Convert timecode to seconds” end tell

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