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## Automations

The Automation Settings dialog (Catalog > Background Cataloging > New or Edit) allows you to specify a Watch folder and other parameters for the automation.

A | Automation Name: Enter a name for the automation.
B | Scan Frequency: Indicate how long to wait between scans of the Watch folder for new items. Intervals are from 5 seconds to 1 day.
C | Watch Folder: Click the folder icon, then locate the folder to be watched for incoming items.
D | Include Sub-folders: Monitors files in sub-folders of the specified directory as well as the top level folder.
E | Run in Silent Mode: Causes Portfolio to not display the Cataloging Status window during background cataloging, and not add newly cataloged records to the active Gallery.
F | Cancel: Close the dialog box without making any changes to the automation.
G | OK: Apply the indicated settings to the automation and close the dialog.

See also:

Background Cataloging

Background Cataloging Dialog