Hi, I've got a unique situation. I'm trying to get perl to monitor a database file. Basically, I'm starting the program and having it sleep 30 minute and then check the database again for a new record. What I need to do is any time there is a new record found, it creates a file.

---Everything works up to this point--- The part I don't know how to do is have another program monitor that folder where the new files are created. When a new file is created, it needs to be emailed to another person. I've got the emailing attachments side of things down. I don't know how to get a perl program to monitor the file folder, and when a new file pops up, it will email only that file to the customer. Any help is appreciated!

I love it when a program comes together - jdhannibal

In reply to Directory Questions - How would I do this? by jdlev

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