Folder Settings

Use the Folder Settings to monitor specified files and folders. For example, the MES System creates work order files in a specified Work Order folder. Work orders are processed regularly, and once processed are removed or transferred to a Processed folder.

AVEVA System Monitor can execute rule(s) that monitor the count of files that exist in the designated folder and the files' creation date. If the count exceeds the accepted number of pending work orders, or the files are aging past the expected processing time, AVEVA System Monitor generates an alert and displays it in the System Monitor Manager.

Set up files and folders

1. Select the Type dropdown list and select File or Folder.

2. If you select File, provide the full path and the file name. The entry is validated, and invalid entries are indicated with a message. A valid entry is required.

3. If you select Folder, provide the full path (no trailing backslash). The entry is validated, and invalid entries are indicated with a message. A valid entry is required.

4. Select Add to add the file to the Files and Folders grid.

5. Select Save to store the settings.

   IMPORTANT: The file and folder names are absolute names on the machine that you expect the entries to be found and monitored by the System Monitor Agent on that machine. Do not use a file share name or a UNC.