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Data Sources

A data source watches a folder for files and imports them automatically, without you having to press Import file yourself. It processes each file it finds with a chosen profile, and can optionally archive the file and print labels afterwards. Each data source is tied to a single pickup address.

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Data sources use interval polling only — there is no cron-style scheduler. Each data source is checked at the interval you set for it in Step 2.

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The Data sources tab appears only in the desktop app.

Step 1 — Information​

Set whether the data source is enabled, its Profile (required), and the Source of files (Local folder, FTP server, or SFTP server).

Import path appears only when the source is a Local folder. For FTP server or SFTP server, this step instead asks for Server, Port (1–65535), Login, Password, and Remote path — all required.

Create data source — Information step with an FTP source

Step 2 — Details​

For every source type, this step sets:

  • Use semaphore files
  • Use interval check (seconds) — how often this data source is checked; default 10, range 5–9999
  • Error folder (optional)
  • Create error log file
  • Archive folder
  • Use semaphore files in archive

Some options only appear depending on the source type or the chosen profile:

  • Use local folder for error/archive — FTP and SFTP only; default on
  • Include parcel number in archive file — only when the chosen profile is a CSV profile
  • Print labels after processing — not shown for Addresses profiles
  • Select printer (optional, default printer used if empty) — appears only once Print labels after processing is ticked

Create data source — Details step

Pickup address scoping​

Each data source belongs to a single pickup address.

Who can edit​

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Editing and deleting a data source require administrator rights.