Do I need to update the watch when new sub-folder add in the monitor folder

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I have watch a folder that will create a new sub-folder use date as name(e.g 201105124) everyday. I have start a daemon to watch it but if a new sub-folder added, the event in the new sub-folder cannot be trigger. IS that I need to update the watch for the new folder?

Thx for your answer.

Regards Roy

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered May 18 '11 at 01:45

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And I find that there is an parameter auto_add in function add_watch, which can auto add the directory in the watch when it is created. But it need the event IN_CREATE.

answered May 18 '11 at 01:45

Roy

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score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered May 16 '11 at 09:03

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Yes, you need to use update_watch after directory creation.

answered May 16 '11 at 09:03

Timofey Stolbov

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`add_watch(auto_add=True)` is an easier solution. Hence the other answer is better. – Wim Leers Aug 08 '11 at 21:05

Do I need to update the watch when new sub-folder add in the monitor folder

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