General
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copy/move without script
it would be good if we can copy/move files with UI
8 votesWe no provide a helper application that can perform these actions with minimal setup and no scripting: https://deventerprise.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/270487-synchronize-files
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Cryptowall defense
Pattern recognition.
See if a user is changing x amount of files, within a x amount of time, and be able to trigger a script.1 voteThis feature became available in v2.10.8.8.
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add hostname, ip and action (with file/folder) in report/log
add hostname, host_ip:port and type of events (opening, editing, closing, moving, renaming of files or folders etc.) to report.
1 voteMachine name and IP address are now detected. Replacement macros are not available, they will come in the next version cycle.
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Deactivate to Reactivate Unlock Keys
An article telling people how to deactivate a previously activated key so that they can then reactivate the same key on the same machine in order to use aforementioned key in the event of said key no longer operating in a way indicating an "activated" status...
2 votesThis facility is now available here: https://directorymonitor.com/deactivate2
There is enough information on how to deactivate, you simply use Help → Deactivate from the software.
There is some brief information on deactivating here: https://directorymonitor.com/faq#transfer-unlock-key
There is also a dated article here: https://deventerprise.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/298584-unlocking-directory-monitor
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get the IP address or hostname from which
get the IP address or hostname from the device that made the change
1 voteOrigin machine name and IP address are now detected. Replacement macros are not available, they will come in the next version cycle.
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Provide a method to recovery directory changes if Directory Monitor service goes down
Thisi is only an idea of a newbee:
what if server where DirectoryMonitor is running as a service goes down or the Directory Monitor Service itself goes down while monitoring a network folder on another server ? If I have understood how DM is working, now when Directory service starts again it looses all the changes in that network folder done when DM was down.
I ask this because in my company there are important documents to monitor and my boss should be feel confident that he will never lose any changes happening in the directory of those important documents.
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1 voteThis feature (called “snapshots”) has been available for some time already. In the main directory configuration form, simply enable snapshots by selecting the option to “Try determine changes while directory was offline using snapshots every”.
This applies to whether a network share goes down or even if the software was not running. When starting up, the directory will be compared against a previously taken snapshot to determine the changes while the monitor was not able to access it.
This is of course not foolproof since files could be added then deleted when offline and there is no way Directory Monitor would know the file was even there. The service is very resilient and has automatic restart strategies if it crashes so it’s unlikely to be down for very long.
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Email report when x amount of files are created in x minutes
Monitor and email a report when x amount of files are created / deleted in x minutes with the users name. To help catch ransomeware attack's on file shares
1 voteI’ve added the feature in the Emailer to only send after a specific number of events occur within in a given time frame, you can get an early release of this version here: https://directorymonitor.com/download/DirectoryMonitor2_vNext_Setup.exe
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support mp3 sound file format
support mp3 sound file format
1 voteSupport for this has been added to version 2.10.5.0 which will be released soon.
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Group view: "expend all" and "collapse all"
Under the Grip view when column is grouped, have an option to "expend all" and "collapse all" instead of doing it one by one
1 voteFeature added some time ago, the idea was not closed.
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HTML in emails
The emails that get sent are boring. Would be nice to use some HTML to make them look nice
1 voteThe Emailer plugin already uses HTML. Anl HTML editor control for the email body is provided so you can style your emails, you can even edit the HTML directly. The controls are limited since email clients only support a small subset of HTML.
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Prevent directory automatically expand
During the directory is grouped and collapse, prevent the directory automatically expand when new activities occurs.
1 voteWill be released with v2.10.2.8
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hostname
add the hostname of client in the log
3 votesThis was actually already added some time ago. If the machine name can be determined then it will be available in the logs as well as the replacement macros.
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Monitor a Hotfolder to print files like .PDF, .Tif
Monitor a Hotfolder to print files like .PDF, .Tif
1 voteThis will be officially released in v2.10.8.0
You can try an early version of the Print plugin in the vNext version: https://directorymonitor.com/download/DirectoryMonitor2_vNext_Setup.exe
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Command line
Are there any command line parameters? I would like to use it from Directory Opus and pass in the folder I would like to monitor
3 votesDirectory Monitor does have a few command line parameters (something worth documenting so we’ll get on that).
The command-line switch you are looking for would be “/shell” which is what the context menu shortcut on any directory right-click → Add to Directory Monitor uses.
To mimic this you can call: “C:\Program Files\DevEnterprise.NET\Directory Monitor 2\DirectoryMonitor.exe” /shell “C:\AnyFullPath”
to add a directory.Is this what you are looking for?
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Limit number of emails that can be sent in a time period
To avoid getting spammed with email (or flooding your email server) when a directory gets busy, a limit should be set on how many emails can be sent in a given time period.
A option to set the maximum number of emails as well as per minute/hour/day. Another option would be to send each backlogged (individually or in a batch which limits the subject macros) as soon as the cooldown period has passed. The user could also opt to ignore all emails and only start sending fresh ones after the cool down.
The cooldown could also be reset from the…
0 votesBasic time based limiting can now be applied in version 2.9.9.9. If more advanced options are required please open up a new idea to expand on this feature.
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Option to take snapshot without program running in back ground.
Hi, I have been using a program called "Uninstall Manager"
http://samsunsegman.com/um/index.htm
which has not been updated since 2005.
Incredibly it works on my Win7 64Bit. I wish the guy would update it for win7 & 8 but even though the website is there, it looks like he has abandoned it.
This program does not run in the background which is what I like.
You run it to take a snapshot and the next time you run it, it shows what was newly created on your computer. Which is great so you can see what is new after installing programs.
In…1 voteThis feature is already available. Directory Monitor can take snapshots of a directory and try determine the changes while the software was not running.
When you start the application a snapshot is taken for any directories that have the option enabled. You can then exit the application and start it up later, the previous snapshot will be compared and any changes will be logged as events.
This feature is only available in the PRO edition and can be accessed from Directories → Add/Edit → Try determine changes while directory was offline using snapshots.
The primary purpose of this feature though is to help identify changes in the case of network or even power outages. The most accurate detection will always be while the software is running.
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Add variable %oldfile% to better be able to rename files in a sync destination
%oldfullfile% is cumbersome if you need to use it on the destination folder of a copy or sync operation
1 voteWill be released in v2.9.8.0
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Monitor folder and send alert when there have been no events in a specified timeframe
Add functionality to set a time or date threshold on a directory and create a log entry/send email alert when no file events have occurred outside of that threshold.
For example:
-Threshold set to 48 hours.
-No files are moved or renamed in the monitored folder for over 48 hours
-Inactivity event is logged, and an email is sent to a distribution list notifying them that the folder has been inactive for x number of hours or days.31 votesThe option is now available on the main monitoring options screen (when adding or editing a directory).
Even if the software was not running, inactivity will be picked up from the last known event that occurred while it was running.
Officially released with v2.10.8.0
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Localization volunteer
Hello DM2 dev guys,
I'm from China and I've been using Directory Monitor 2 for weeks, really helps a lot with my daily work. Now I want to recommend it to my team leader, but he's not able to read English. So I'd like to volunteer in translating the interface texts.
I've done several localization projects, and currently maintaining the zh_CN translation for InoReader.com all by myself.
When the translation is needed and ready to push online, please let me know so that I can help.
Chris
3 votesChinese translation released in v2.5.1.0.
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pasue / resume
Add pause/resume option in right click menu on monitoring directories.
You may give this option for pro version.
Thank you :-)1 voteDuplicate: https://deventerprise.uservoice.com/forums/198724-general/suggestions/4058145-pause-feature
This feature was released in v2.4.1.0 and is available to all users.
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