Triggers are predefined sets of Task activation conditions. Whenever there is a state in the system that is described in Trigger configuration, Automation Workshop executes the Task by sequentially performing set of user predefined Actions contained in it.
Setting up a Trigger is the first step in building a Task. Clicking Add Trigger button in Triggers tab (either in Task Wizard or Task properties) opens a list of available Triggers. Confirm selection of the Trigger to open its configuration window.
Available Triggers are listed below:
File / Folder Watcher
File / Folder Watcher is a Trigger that monitors changes (e.g., creation, deletion, modification or renaming of files or folders) in specified location of file system and initiates Task execution if necessary. File / Folder Watcher features multiple filters (include / exclude wildcards and attributes) and advanced options to provide user with efficient file management when automating business processes. Read more about File / Folder Watcher trigger.
Task Scheduler
Task Scheduler is a Trigger that executes Task at predefined date and time. Features advanced options for setting up Task recurrences that can be based both on fixed time intervals and various patterns (e.g. particular dates, weekdays, weeks, months). Exclusion filter makes possible skipping Task execution on specified months, days, weekdays and custom hours and minutes. Read more about Task Scheduler trigger.
Manual Run
Automation Workshop can be used as effective batch file replacement tool. Even if automatic Task execution is not required, it provides user with powerful means to process files and folders (copy, move, rename, delete, etc.), send simplte text or HTML emails and perform other Tasks by manual execution. Manual Run can be used both for running a Task without specified Triggers and for running a Task without Trigger activation.
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