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Automation Workshop WebDAV Watcher monitors for changes in files and directories on a remote WebDAV server. When changes are detected, the Trigger returns various data that can be used as parameters in the following Actions.

VariableDetails
Preset Choose the type of information to return on monitored file or directory:
  • Full path and filename · includes a full directory path and file name uniquely and fully referencing a file on the server.
  • Filename · returns only a file name without the directory name.
  • Absolute path · returns a full directory path in which the file is located.
  • Relative path · returns a partial or subfolder path (relative to the monitored directory) in which the file is located.
  • Watched directory · returns a full path of the monitored directory.
Example Shows what kind of information will be returned.
AdjustStreamline creation of Task workflows even further—instantly make quick variable adjustments such as in-place replacement (all, first, or last occurrence), trimming (whitespaces, quotes, etc.), or changing capitalization. Optionally, set a different display name.

Example…

Assuming that WebDAV Watcher is set to monitor /home/user/example/uploads folder, and then activated by /home/user/example/uploads/invoices/Inv-073232.pdf file, the returned variable values of each preset are listed below…

Full path and filename

PresetDetails
Full path and filename /home/user/example/uploads/invoices/Inv-073232.pdf

Filename

The Filename preset retrieves the file name without path.

OptionDetails
Filename Inv-073232.pdf
File Inv-073232
Extension .pdf

Absolute path

Absolute path returns the full path of monitored folder.

OptionDetails
Absolute path /home/user/example/uploads/invoices
Trailing slash /home/user/example/uploads/invoices/

Relative path

Relative path returns the path of a folder relative to the monitored folder.

OptionDetails
Relative path invoices
Trailing slash invoices/
File invoices/Inv-073232.pdf

Watched directory

Watched directory returns the full path of directory monitored by WebDAV Watcher.

OptionDetails
Watched directory /home/user/example/uploads
Trailing slash /home/user/example/uploads/

Multi-triggers?

Complex workflows often incorporate multiple WebDAV Watcher Triggers. Are you wondering how to pull dynamic variables from the Trigger which set your workflow in motion? Or perhaps you need to pull data from any given Trigger, regardless of the activation criteria?

With the multi-triggering feature, observing directory modifications within your WebDAV storage servers turns into a straightforward task—simply fetch the values from Any WebDAV Watcher category—and Automation Workshop will seamlessly connect your Actions with the right triggering data, ensuring a smooth operation without any extra effort. Experience immediate automation advantages across both local servers and distant machines!

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