File watcher for no file

[timjcw32767]

I am trying to create a file watcher that looks for a specific file and only if it does not find the file does it trigger a JOB/CALL.  I have no problem getting it to trigger if the file exists.​

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Timothy
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[Peter Grundler]

Hi Timothy,

as you have experienced the file event object only triggers if the condition matches (file count, file size, etc.). In your case I would use a time event, which runs periodically the script function GET_FILESYSTEM from the event tab. 

get_filesystem with parameter PATH_FILE_COUNT returns the number of matching files

regards,
Peter

[Pete Wirfs]

Have you considered checking for the file via a task precondition rule?

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Pete Wirfs
SAIF Corporation
Salem Oregon USA
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