Scan Documents

Opens the Scan Document interface—which scans into the current Files folder—then waits for you to return to Shortcuts before retrieving the file. Designed as a function to pass the file to the next action.

Actions Used

shortcuts-action-icon-wait.webp
Wait
Waits for the specified number of seconds before continuing with the next action.
shortcuts-action-icon-file.webp
Filter Files
Given a list of files, this action returns the files that match the given criteria. Allows for sorting, changing the order, and limiting the number passed as a result.
shortcuts-action-icon-get-contents-of-folder.webp
Get Contents of Folder
This action gets the files inside of the specified folder. Recursive If this option is enabled, this action will get all the files inside of a folder, including its subfolders.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Scan%20Documents
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Scan%20Documents
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Scan Documents” end tell

More From This Folder

More From The Library

Book Mode

Opens the Books app, then prompts you to confirm setting orientation lock so the screen doesn’t rotate. When run from Mac, opens the app in fullscreen.

Get Shortcut »

Start SharePlay session

Asks you to select a contact and starts FaceTime, then presents a menu of SharePlay apps and opens your choice.

List source: https: or or www.dignited.com or 88932 or apps-that-support-ios-15-shareplay or

Get Shortcut »


Get way deeper into Shortcuts – become a member.