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Triggers

TechieGuy12 edited this page Jan 12, 2022 · 3 revisions

The <triggers> element contains the changes that will trigger the functionality for a watch. The valid trigger values are as follows:

Trigger Description
Create A file or folder is created.
Change A file or folder is modified.
Rename A file or folder is renamed.
Delete A file or folder is deleted.

Note: The trigger names are case-sensitive.

Each of the triggers are specified in a <trigger> child element within the <triggers> element.

Examples

A function is performed when a file or folder is created:

<triggers>
    <trigger>Create</trigger>
</triggers>

A function is performed when a file or folder is created or modified:

<triggers>
    <trigger>Create</trigger>
    <trigger>Change</trigger>
</triggers>

Perform a function when any change is detected in a path:

<triggers>
    <trigger>Create</trigger>
    <trigger>Change</trigger>
    <trigger>Rename</trigger>
    <trigger>Delete</trigger>
</triggers>
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