Overview
Watch Folder monitors a specified folder for new PDF files and
automatically processes them using a previously saved split profile (.tsp file).
This enables unattended, automated splitting of incoming documents.
When a new PDF file appears in the watched folder, the plug-in waits until the file
is fully written, then applies the split profile settings. Processed files are moved
to a processed subfolder to prevent re-processing.
How to use
- First, save a split profile from any split dialog using Save Profile.
- Go to Plug-Ins > Split > Watch Folder.
- Set the Watch folder path — the folder to monitor for incoming PDFs.
- Set the Split profile path — the
.tspfile with your split settings. - Set the Output folder — where split output files will be saved.
- Click Start to begin monitoring.
- Click Stop to end monitoring, or Close to close the dialog.
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Watch folder | The folder path to monitor. Any new .pdf files placed in this folder
will be detected and processed. |
| Split profile (.tsp) | Path to a saved .tsp profile file. This profile determines the split
method and all associated settings (output naming, security, etc.). |
| Output folder | The folder where split output files are saved. This overrides the output folder stored in the profile. |
| Status | Shows the current state: Not running, Watching..., or error details. |
Tip
Create the split profile first by running the desired split operation manually, configuring all settings, then clicking Save Profile before clicking OK.
Warning
Ensure the watch folder is different from the output folder to avoid processing
output files as input. Processed input files are automatically moved to a
processed subfolder within the watch folder.
Note
The watch folder checks for new files every 3 seconds. Files that are still being written (locked by another process) are skipped until they become available.