Digirip - How the Hot Folder Option Works

1. This guide explains how the **Hot Folder** feature works in DigiRIP.
2. Hot Folders allow DigiRIP to automatically import (and optionally print) files when they are dropped into a designated folder.

1. Open **DigiRIP**.
2. Select the queue you want to use.
3. Double-click the queue to open **Q Properties**.
4. Select **Hot Folders**.
5. Check **Enable Hot Folder**.
6. Create a new folder: Choose the folder name
7. With the folder selected, click **OK**.
8. Click **OK** again to save.
9. Double-click the queue again to confirm the Hot Folder is enabled.

• Choose the folder location

1. In **Q Properties**, go to **Scheduling Options**.
2. Choose how jobs should be handled: **Hold RIP** (rip now, print later)
3. Select the option that fits your setup.
4. Click **OK**.

• Other options depending on your workflow

1. Exit **DigiRIP**.
2. Navigate to the Hot Folder location (example: Desktop).
3. Drag and drop an image into the Hot Folder.
4. DigiRIP will automatically: Detect the file
5. Based on your scheduling option: The job may hold

• Import it into the queue
• Or send immediately for printing

1. Drag multiple images into the Hot Folder at once.
2. DigiRIP will import all files.
3. Jobs will follow the selected scheduling rules.

• Hot Folders can also be used with **PRN files**.
• Dropping a PRN file into the Hot Folder can trigger immediate printing.
• This feature is currently available in **DigiRIP** and will be available in additional CADlink software versions.

This completes the setup and usage of the Hot Folder feature in DigiRIP.