Activating the Watch Folder Configuration

Once you have set up a Watch Folder configuration, you can activate it.

Prerequisite

Set up a batch processor and create one or more Watch Folders.

Procedure

  1. In the Watch Folders window, select Functions > Start.
  2. In the Watch Folder Activation dialog, make your settings, and click Activate.

Result

The Watch Folder configuration is active. Once you drag a file into a Watch Folder, the associated batch processors are triggered.

Important

To apply the changes that you have made for an active Watch Folder configuration, you must stop and restart the Watch Folders.

After Completing This Task

Via the system tray icon, you can access information about the activated Watch Folder, and pause or stop the processing.