How to Export and Import HotFolder Configurations

How to Export and Import HotFolder Configurations

Problem/Question
I have one or more HotFolders configured and I would like to back them up or transfer them to a different Installation. How can I do that?

Solution/Work-Around
HotFolder settings can easily be exported to external XML files. You can either export the currently active HotFolder or all HotFolders in your Ergosoft RIP.

Export HotFolder configuration
  1. Open the HotFolder application.
  2. Go to HotFolder > Export HotFolder as XML... 
    (select Export All HotFolders as XML... to export all your HotFolder configurations)

  3. Store the XML file to your desired location.

Import HotFolder configuration
  1. Open the HotFolder application.
  2. Go to HotFolder > Import New from XML... and select the XML file that you want to import.
    (A prompt will appear asking you to select the surveyed Windows folder.)
  3. Navigate to the Windows folder you want to link to the Ergosoft HF.

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