Watch Email Node
The Watch Email node is an input node that monitors a designated email address based on a specified interval and file filter. Once criteria is met, the email is marked as "Read" and then it's contents are processed through the flow.
General Settings
Mail Service
Server name: The name to the mail server
Server type: Select either POP3 or IMAP
SSL: check this box if your server requires SSL encryption
Email: The Email address that will be watched by the server
Password: Password needed to access the email address account on the server
Interval: Frequency which the specified folder is scanned for newly arrived files. The server measures this interval from the end of the last watch cycle.
Delete messages on server: IMAP ONLY - check this option to delete the message from the server once the file attachment has been processed.
File Filter
Options that define the properties of the files to be picked up
File name pattern: List of allowed extensions separated by a comma and a space. For example: .png, .jpeg, .jpg, .tiff You may select a file name pattern, including the asterisk character. The server will limit its view to those files which match the pattern.
Note: Use the File Types chooser to easily insert file name patterns for common file types
Sent: Picks up files that are modified Before or After the specified date
File size: Picks up files that are Less Than or Greater Than specified size
Advanced Settings
Timeout
Timeout in seconds: If no data is sent or received during an operation for the specified time, the connection will be retried.
Reconnection Settings
Maximum number of retries: Sets the maximum number of retry attempts before the server gives up.
Delay between failed attempts: Time to wait between retry attempts.
When reconnection attempts fail: Determines what to do once the retry limit has been reached:
- Continue - The workflow remains active and logs the connection issue and just continues processing the flow based on watch settings.
- Stop Workflow - Trouble handling is triggered to notify user using the settings they chose then the flow is stopped to prevent further files from being processed.