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How to monitor a file older than 15 minutes

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I would like to monitor *.dat files in a directory, because it is possible that there are generated multiple random named .dat files. When the software has processed the .dat file, the file is gonna to be deleted by the software. So if a file stays in that folder longer for 15 minutes, there is possibly a problem somewhere.

How can I monitor this at best? The file sensor only can go in error if it exists, or if it not exists.

age file-age file-sensor

Created on Aug 24, 2016 12:29:30 PM



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Hello,

Please have a look at this kb-article to monitor random named .dat files. Than you can set a limit for the "Oldest File Age" Channel.

Created on Aug 25, 2016 11:14:26 AM by [email protected]



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thanks, but I have some troubles with the script and answered on that topic

Created on Aug 26, 2016 6:19:17 AM



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Which exact errors do you get?

Created on Aug 26, 2016 8:03:35 AM by [email protected]




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