General
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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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Database Plugin
A plugin to write the event data from Directory Monitor into a database (relational or not).
This could include multiple plugins per database type or a single plugin with the ability to access multiple types of databases.
The following databases could be supported:
1. SQL Server 20005/2008/2012.
2. MySQL
3. Oracle
4. Postrgre SQL
5. SQLite
6. Azure (or other cloud based databases like FireBase)
7. MongoDB (or other NoSQL variants)
8. Many, many more...Scripts to create the database will be included if the user information provided to Directory Monitor does not have security rights to create tables, views…
24 votesThe plugin is complete and available in v2.6.1.1 for both MS SQL Server and MySQL database providers.
Please report any bugs so they can immediately be corrected and please email or lodge additional feature requests, suggestions or ideas right here at https://deventerprise.uservoice.com/admin/forums/198724-general
UPDATE: Fixed a number of bugs in v2.6.1.2. Please update to this version if you are using Directory Monitor 2.6.1.1 or 2.6.1.0.
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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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Request to Add File/Folder Copy
I Have two Suggestion that you may include in Directory Monitor
1) File/Folder Copy (With Multiple Task)
Please Refer Diginaut Folder Watch Software.
http://www.diginaut.com/shareware/fw/2) Folder Compare (with Filename Compare)
Please Refer Bcompare
http://www.scootersoftware.com/moreinfo.php
http://www.diginaut.com/shareware/fw/Waiting For Your Reply.
Thank you...6 votesSyncing files can be done with executing batch files (any any other script such as VB Script) with the exact specifications you want. I’ve provided two examples, RoboCopy for intelligent full syncing (much like what BeyondCompare will let you do) and a manual copy sync which seems to be what is built into Folder Watch.
https://deventerprise.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/270487-synchronize-files
Directory Monitor was never intended to be a file copier or syncing application but with the ability to execute any application or script that you want you can extend it’s capabilities to exactly what you need.
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Better Text Log Handling
It would be helpful if the text logs had a limit to what is displayed and handled so the application does not crash when the text log gets really large. In my case, the log file gets very large very quick (sometimes is as little as a day or two) and occasionally crashed the program. It would be nice to not have to manually clear the logs.
5 votesThese performance issues have been completely addressed in v2.7.0.7.
Automatic trim of the UI text log file to 1000 records on startup. The log can grow to approx 10,000 lines during operation and then trim in 20% chunks, optimized to display all lines in rich text format. I recommend keeping custom text log files or use the grid log for anything more significant than these numbers.
The grid log will hold up to 20,000 records which load and group in under a second during startup and operation.
Loading of records in the grid and text log are heavily optimized now and does not affect the startup speed of Directory Monitor, processing of large files should really be done outside of Directory Monitor so these limits are set for optimal performance for ‘above normal’ usage.
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Execution Filtering by User?
With thousands of files actions all day by many users, I believe it would be useful to be able to limit script execution for certain users, or at least pattern matching like the files/folders. We currently get around it by checking the script that is firing, but it there are thousands of unnecessary executions when one of our developers moves files around.
5 votesFiltering by user and/or process is now possible by prefixing your include/exclude pattern with ‘?’. This follows the same rules as file/directory filtering but the ‘?’ prefix indicates it is to be used for usernames and process names.
Please refer to Example #5 for more information: https://deventerprise.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/196135-exclude-and-include-patterns
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Growl Plugin
A plugin that uses Growl (http://www.growlforwindows.com/) to notify the user of messages as an alternative to balloons in the tray.
Growl is an advanced notification application that applications can register for. Using Growl you can be notified by an application on the same machine or even over the network. Notification windows can be completely customized.
3 votesGrowl plugin will be available in version 2.10.0.0 due for release on 07/06/2015. For an early preview please download https://directorymonitor.com/DirectoryMonitor2_vNext_Setup.exe
Documentation will come next.
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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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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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Emailer Plugin (extras)
A plugin that send emails when events occur.
Plans to enhance the plugin with rules similar to the execute plugin. Ideas include:
- delay before sending mail (0...5 min, files probably is still locked)
- delete files after sending
- archive files in one archive (a lot of small files)
3 votesLeaving scheduling out of the plugin for now unless there is demand for it. Having advanced scheduling for when to send emails at a specific time would be a powerful feature although complex for the small potential usage.
Windows scheduling should suffice for most scenarios and the current rules/options are sufficient to get notified when changes occur rather than a full scheduling setup.
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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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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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What is the format for exclusion patterns?
Need a help article describing how to use this feature
1 voteAs requested, here is a KB article on exclude and include patterns: https://deventerprise.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/196135-exclude-and-include-patterns
I hope that this clears things up, it’s quite a lengthy topic but once you get the hang of wildcards it’s easy.
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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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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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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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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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Syslog Option
Send alerts to syslog server
1 voteThis was actually completed quite some time ago. Please download the latest version to get the Syslog plugin included.
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Pause feature
It would be helpful to have a "Pause" feature to temporarily stop monitoring a directory without having to remove it from the list. Maybe via "Right-Click" to a particular directory in the list?
1 voteDone in v2.4.1.0.
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