Using a watch directory folder is best if you plan to continuously add new media to a folder and you want that media processed immediately. When you choose watch directory the workflow will process any files it finds but instead of stopping once it has processed all available files, the workflow will wait for additional files to be dropped in the folder , processing and process them as they are added. If you have scan existing checked, any files already in the directory when you hit start will be transcoded immediately, followed by any files that are added. Choose your directory by clicking the browse button. Watch directory will find all video files at the root of the specified folder. To find files within subfolders make sure to check the box for recursive scan.
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