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| This program automatically starts a .bat or .cmd file when the directory contents that this program is monitoring changes (a file or directory is added, deleted or changed). No nag-screens, no time limit. This is a limited edition of watchDirectory. |
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Description:
WatchDirectoryFree automatically starts your .bat or .cmd file when the directory contents that this program is monitoring changes (a file or directory is added, deleted or changed).
Some example uses for this program:
Automatically backup files that are created in a directory
Automatically FTP modified files from a directory to an FTP server/web-site
Automatically compile sources that arrive in a directory (AutoMake)
Synchronizing 2 directories
The bat or command file that is executed receives all information on what has changed on the command line and in environment-variables. Basically you can do anything you want with this information.
Several example bat-files to get you started are included in the online help. There are more examples available on our web site and forum.
Other highlights:
Efficiently monitors directories: watchDirectory receives a notification from Windows when the monitored folder changes.
Easy to start automatically at system start-up.
No nag-screens, no time limit.
You can register your copy of WatchDirectoryFree to remove some of the limitations. Registration of WatchDirectoryFree is... free.
This is a limited edition of watchDirectory. Be the first to report a bug in WatchDirectoryFree or watchDirectory and receive a free license for the full version of watchDirectory (a $79 value). | System Requirements:
32 bit windows | Change Info:
Added QuickHelp feature. Added example bat-file. | | watchDirectoryFree 2.1.5 Download from gdps.dk |
| Similar software: | - Always Watching 1.0 — Always Watching! allows you to watch any folder on your file system or available network share. When a change occurs, each watch can notify you independently via a popup window, a flashing tray icon, Windows NetSend or email.
- Comparator 2.2 — Comparator will finds, deletes and copies over duplicate files, it will also find missing files and perform full backup routines. It can easily sync the files to ensure a perfect match. And here, too, is an alternative to the Microsoft Briefcase.
- watchDirectory 4.0 — WatchDirectory automatically starts tasks when the directory contents that this program is monitoring changes.
Predefined tasks include: Auto Copy, Auto FTP, Auto Email, Thumbnailer, Create HTML, Auto ZIP/Unzip, Start your own script.
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