User Manual

Introduction
Hot folders offer a simple way to automate document layout.
A hot folder must have different input and output folders. Each hot folder uses one or more
filters. One or more automation templates are assigned to the filter. The filter defines which files
are accepted by the input folder. When an accepted file passes the filter, the automation
templates assigned to the filter are executed. The automation templates generate the required
document layout and handling. The hot folder generates log files while processing the files in the
input folder. You can store the log files in a dedicated folder. The processed files are stored in the
output folder. The output folder can store:
• The input files.
• The processed files.
You can dynamically change the execution of an automation template for files that are dropped in
the hot folder. You need a parameter file that can overwrite certain settings of an automation
template. The parameter file must use the extension "mrparam".
To use the hot folders you need a license that supports automation templates.
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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