Is there a way to detect file mod/creation in folder and sub-folder

[Dave Handler]

Hi!

I know Tasker can monitor an individual file change. But is there any way to do the same for a directory and/or subdirectory?

I poked around and the best I saw was looking for a file to be created such as a image from the camera. Really didn't suit my needs.

Thanks for any help!

Dave

[Brandon Horwath]

Dave,

I didn't believe it either (from documentation) until I checked. In the context, instead of selecting a file, just select a folder (which android treats as a type of file) and it'll work.

The profile will activate when a file in the folder or the folder is modified.

Try it out. Post back any questions.

Hope this helps.

[Dave Handler]

Do I need a wildcard or just the folder name?

/sdcard/folder/    (possible with no end slash?)

Or

/sdcard/folder/*

Thanks Brandon!

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[Brandon Horwath]

I don't think the wild card is needed. When you're in the context, select the magnifying glass and navigate to the directory desired.

If I remember right, long pressing a directory itself will autofill that as the context correctly. Otherwise, pressing a folder navigates into contents, and pressing a file selects contents as context. The long press of the folder was how I stumbled across it... if I recall.

[Dave Handler]

Yep, got it!

Don't mind making these little backup tasks but I hate the ones that store the backup within the app itself. 😶

On Aug 20, 2014 11:33 PM, "Brandon Horwath" <brandon...@gmail.com> wrote:

I don't think the wild card is needed. When you're in the context, select the magnifying glass and navigate to the directory desired.

If I remember right, long pressing a directory itself will autofill that as the context correctly. Otherwise, pressing a folder navigates into contents, and pressing a file selects contents as context. The long press of the folder was how I stumbled across it... if I recall.