Hotfolder | General & features

The SDZeCOM Hotfolder module allows uploaded assets, e. g. images, to be organised, referenced and post-processed using a plug-in. As a rule, the files arrive via FTP or direct upload from agencies and are sorted, referenced and, if necessary, checked using the file name, or a watermark is placed over them.

Suitable for

  • Centric PXM™ | SaaS

  • Centric PXM™ | On-premise

Preconditions

  • None

Function

  • Definition of rules for automatically moving assets in the hotfolder.

  • Creation of a table with properties of the assets and the associated routing rules

  • Automatic monitoring of the hotfolder for new assets

  • Processing of the assets by the SDZeCOM Threading Starter and the SDZeCOM Hotfolder Observer

Advantages

  • Save time and increase efficiency by automating tasks

  • Avoid manual intervention and monitor assets

  • Improve the quality of work and reduce errors

  • Relieve employees of routine tasks

Use cases

  • Management of large amounts of assets, such as images, videos or documents

  • Automatic monitoring and processing of assets in real time

  • Support for the digitalization of work processes and workflow management in the DAM

  • Optimization of resource utilization and reduction of costs

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