Starts a workflow when a file is created or changed in a watched folder. Designed for on-prem file drops, EDI inboxes, and export folders.
When to use
- Process CSV/JSON files dropped into a shared folder.
- Invoice or document pipelines (PDF, images).
- Integrate legacy systems that only write files to disk.
Properties
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|
| Folder Path | text | Directory to watch, e.g. C:\data\inbox. Required. |
| File Filter | text | Wildcard pattern, e.g. *.csv. Default: *.*. |
| Change Type | select | Created, Changed, or Both. |
| Include Subfolders | toggle | Watch nested directories when enabled. |
Outputs
| Field | Description |
|---|
filePath | Full path to the affected file. |
changeType | Created or Changed. |
timestamp | When the event was detected. |
Notes
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