Place many files in one action

For a project I needed to place 2,000 files onto the artboard for batch conversion. I couldn't find a way to place all of them at once, so I had to click 2,000 times. Not only is this harmful to the wrist, but I inevitably ended up moving the mouse at times, which caused the affected SVG file to be placed wrong, and I would have to figure out which of the 2,000 images was affected and replace it. Obviously, all of this is no good.

So, is there a way to place all the files at once? A modifier key that allows you to do it in one click? If not, there really should be. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post.