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Output
The output to this task is a series of individual files, one after the other. These files are not
modified in any way from when they are captured from the source folder.
Note
As with any task that can refer to network resources, it is important to understand the
considerations involved with paths and permissions of these resources. Please refer to
the Network Considerations page in the Advanced Configuration and Options chapter
(Reference Guide, in English only).
Warning
If you create a Folder Capture input task that takes any file it finds in the root folder of
one of your hard disks, then PlanetPress Workflow will try to remove all the files located
in that folder, including all the system and hidden files. So when using a Folder Capture,
be aware of where you are capturing.
General Tab
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Folder list: Enter the full path of the folder from which the input files are to be taken.
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Masks: Enter a single or multiple file names or use file name masks. See Masks.
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Treat as regular expressions: When ticked, the contents of the Mask field are
deemed to be a regular expression. The checkbox is not ticked by default. Please
refer to Regular Expressions for more information.
Note
No Variable Data can be used inside this field if the Treat as regular expressions
option is ticked. The percent sign, the curly brackets and the period are all key
elements of the RegEx syntax, therefore they cannot be mixed and matched with
Workflow variable data syntax (e.g. %1, ${global.myvar}, etc.). Also, there is no
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