start Workflow by watching Filesystem for Changes

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chocox

Is there any possibility to start a workflow if filesystem changes f. e. if a file is created?

Have i to write my own class or exists a standard class in activiti?

If i have to write my own class is there sth. to attend if i want use in activiti?


thanks for anwers.

mitpatoliya

You can create a script which start the workflow.
Then create a rule which will be triggered on the arrival of new file.
That rule will invoke your script and thus new workflow can be triggered on new file arrived.