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 licence that supports automation templates.