This object specifies a path on the local system, scans it for new files, and sends the file data to MQTT.
General
Name
A unique identifier for this object
Enabled
The current Enabled status of this scanner; no files will be processed if it is not enabled
Folder
The parent folder of this object
Scanner
Source Folder
The folder to be scanned for files
Maximum Number of Files
Once the files have been published, if more than the maximum number of files remain they will be deleted
Data Format
The format the file is converted into before sending the file data. Available formats:
Format | Description |
|---|---|
base64 | Base64 binary to ascii encoding |