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Tech Note: Importing From a Watched Folder
PRODUCT: 4D | VERSION: 6.5 | PLATFORM: Mac & Win
Published On: February 28, 2001

It can be very useful to have 4D monitor (watch), a folder (directory) on a hard drive and import or otherwise process the contents on a periodic basis. With a few commands you can let the user choose the folder they want to monitor, and use 4D's processes to achieve this.

This technical note implements such a system.

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