Febooti Automation Workshop includes File / Folder Watcher that monitors for file / folder (directory) changes in specified (local or network) location. Equiped with file / folder mask and attribute filter criteria, it gives user very precise control over what exactly is being monitored.
File / folder watcher Trigger features & highlights:
- Continuously monitor folders on a local Windows drives and network-accessible Windows / Linux / Novell / Samba shares, and track any file / folder changes as soon as directory content is modified.
- Watch file system for new, modified and deleted files or folders, in one or multiple folders and sub-folders.
- Watch local and network folders for created, changed and removed files, with wildcard include and exclude filters.
- Local folder and network drive monitoring with UNC path names and full Unicode file name support.
- Real time local and remote file system tracking for directory changes and additions whether user is logged in or not.
File / folder watcher Trigger usage examples:
- Automatically respond to changes in monitored folders by performing automated user-defined tasks.
- Send emails, start applications, run tasks of any complexity upon any changes, which occur in the watched folders.
- Automate all your file-based tasks, e.g. copy files to new locations (based on monitored file names and extensions).
- Save time and eliminate errors by automating repetitive computer tasks - send reports, back-up, store and manage watched files on scheduled basis, with rich and extensive Task Scheduler options.
- File / folder watcher provides complete control over watched files - track, log, email and notify system administrators of any changes in monitored file system resources.
| Trigger properties | Description |
| Folder | Specify whether to watch for files or folders, provide path of the folder contents of which will be monitored. |
| Filter | Use file masks and attribute filter to specify what types of files / folders will be monitored. |
| Conditions | Specify what kind of activity will be watched for (e.g. file / folder creation, deletion, modifications or renaming). |
| Options | Configure additional options such as number of times Trigger must be activated to execute the Task and delay before executing the Task. |
Additional Automation Workshop notes and resources:
- Febooti Automation Workshop Triggers and Actions.
- Variable Wizard returned values from File / Folder Watcher.
- Event ID overview of File / folder watcher.
Please do not hesitate to contact our support department with any possible further questions or to solve practical issues connected with Febooti Automation Workshop.
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