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Hotfolder | Attribute type "Hotfolder"

You use the Hotfolder attribute to define rules for moving assets in the DAM Studio.

This attribute type is based on tables. You define one moving rule per table row.

Create an attribute as usual and select the "Hotfolder" type.

The attribute can only be created for folders. The moving rules are automatically applied to all end nodes.

Initial options per rule

Field
Explanation

Designation

Rule name

Plug-in

Default: DefaultClearance

If you have also licensed the SDZeCOM Rules module, you can also use the "Ruled Clearance" plugin.

This allows you to additionally combine your moving rule with a rule from the Rules Studio.

Further options after saving

Field
Explanation

RegEx

Enter the regular expression to be used for finding the files.

  • Use (?<lookup>....) to search for the PIM reference with the match in the search field.

  • Use (?<lang>....) to extract a language. Then, the reference is only set for this language variant.

If a file name matches the expression, the mpoving rule is applied. If the file name does not match the expression, the rule is skipped.

PIM search field

PIM attribute in which the matching product is to be searched for

PIM reference field

PIM attribute in which a reference to the asset is to be created if the product is found

Error when no ref is found

If the reference is not found, an error is generated.

Move to folder mode

With this mode, you determine the logic according to which the assets are moved.

  • FixFolder:
    This mode moves all assets to a defined folder.

  • RebuildPIMFolder:
    This mode rebuilds the PIM structure below the specified folder down to the product found.

Folder

Target folder to which the assets are to be moved

 

Replace existing files

Decide whether existing assets are to be overwritten.

If you do not activate the option and the file already exists, the new asset is moved to an error folder.

Replace state of the asset to be replaced by that of the uploaded one

 

Set values

With the help of formulas or RegEx groups, you can automatically maintain attributes of the asset during moving.

By default, data can only be added to text attributes.

You need variables to maintain selection fields with this function. These formulas are contained in the SDZeCOM Stringfunctions.

Additional image handler plug-in

  • DeleteAllRefsImage:
    This option can be used for deleting back references. Select the desired context, e.g. PIM products.

  • RenameImage:
    This option allows you to rename assets using a formula.

The SDZeCOM Stringfunctions must be licensed to use the variables specified in the help text.

  • SaveValuesImage:
    You can use this option to maintain attributes of the asset before it is moved.

  • WatermarkImageImage:
    This option allows you to set an image that already exists in the DAM as a watermark during moving.
    Select the desired image ("Watermark Image"). Use "Scale to Fit" to decide whether you want to scale the watermark and adapt it to the size of the asset. Finally, select the desired position and the desired mode.

  • WatermarkTextImage:
    You can use this option to set a text as a watermark during moving.
    Enter the desired text in the "Watermark Text" field.

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