watched folders

[hannes_hab]

is it possible to use (create) watched folders, where an action (Batch Processing) takes place, every time a file is copied or moved to this folder

[xnview]

yes in batch convert

[hannes_hab]

thats fine, I did not notice this yet - I will try

[hannes_hab]

I am not sure how to start or activate it.
I have checked the checkbox and added a watched folder - but nothing happens if I copy a new file to this folder
What am I doing wrong?

[cday]

I am not sure how to start or activate it.

I don't think there is any need to activate it, my understanding is that operation starts immediately when the dialog is closed.

That is a point I had intended to raise, that there should possibly be Start and also Pause buttons added to the dialog, actually looking at the current interface the checkbox on the Input tab does provide that function. And for that matter, one day support for multiple hot folders with separate start and pause buttons.

I have checked the checkbox and added a watched folder - but nothing happens if I copy a new file to this folder

You have entered one or more appropriate file extensions in the Extensions field?

Off the immediate topic, be careful not to select the nominated output folder as the watched hot folder, which will result in a infinitive loop...

[hannes_hab]

thank you - yes I added extensions too - but nothing happens,
input: .../print/watched
output: ../print/out

[xnview]

Batch convert dialog is opened? you add files in .../print/watched and convert doesnt start?

[hannes_hab]

Yes, I am on linux Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

[xnview]

i've just tried on linux and it works. 'Hot folders' button is checked?