Actions Fabl can send
- Watch a local folder
- Filter for all files, video, or images
- Use automatic events or polling
- Force a folder rescan
A documented path from rundown to device
Use a new file
to trigger a configured action.
Move the workflow forward when a recording, export, image, or other file arrives in or leaves a watched folder. File Watcher runs on the Studio Agent host and can use operating-system events or polling.
Integration profilePublic setup guide
Fabl utility
File Watcher
File-based triggers and automation
Fabl rundown→Studio Agent→File Watcher
Utility / genericFolder state + triggers
Integration modeLocal utility
ConnectionAgent host file system
FeedbackFolder state + triggers
What you can run from the rundownCheck the current scope
Check the current scope
for File Watcher.
Use this as the current integration scope. Confirm device model, version, and site-specific behaviour before rollout.
Available state and signals
- Watcher active state and mode
- Folder, filter, file count, and total size
- File added and removed
- File path, extension, size, and modified time
Example cue sequenceFrom rundown event.
From rundown event.
To File Watcher.
Rundown event→Local execution→File Watcher
Watch
Monitor the folder where a recorder or export process writes its output.
Detect
Raise a rule trigger when a matching file arrives or is removed.
Continue
Use its path and metadata in the next configured automation action.
Check the room before productionPlan the
Plan the
connection.
Fabl Studio Agent runs on premises and needs network or file-system access to the integration endpoint.
- 01
Choose an absolute folder path accessible on the Studio Agent host.
- 02
Select all files, video, or images as the filter.
- 03
Choose automatic or polling mode and set the poll interval when needed.
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Connect the room.
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