Automations

The Automation Settings dialog (Catalog > Background Cataloging > New or Edit) allows you to specify a Watch folder and other parameters for the automation.

A

Automation Name: Enter a name for the automation.

B

Scan Frequency: Indicate how long to wait between scans of the Watch folder for new items. Intervals are from 5 seconds to 1 day.

C

Watch Folder: Click the folder icon, then locate the folder to be watched for incoming items.

D

Include Sub-folders: Monitors files in sub-folders of the specified directory as well as the top level folder.

E

Run in Silent Mode: Causes Portfolio to not display the Cataloging Status window during background cataloging, and not add newly cataloged records to the active Gallery.

F

Cancel: Close the dialog box without making any changes to the automation.

G

OK: Apply the indicated settings to the automation and close the dialog.

See also:

Background Cataloging

Background Cataloging Dialog

A	Automation Name: Enter a name for the automation.
B	Scan Frequency: Indicate how long to wait between scans of the Watch folder for new items. Intervals are from 5 seconds to 1 day.
C	Watch Folder: Click the folder icon, then locate the folder to be watched for incoming items.
D	Include Sub-folders: Monitors files in sub-folders of the specified directory as well as the top level folder.
E	Run in Silent Mode: Causes Portfolio to not display the Cataloging Status window during background cataloging, and not add newly cataloged records to the active Gallery.
F	Cancel: Close the dialog box without making any changes to the automation.
G	OK: Apply the indicated settings to the automation and close the dialog.