How to dynamically load media files (videos/photos)

[fitussi]

Hi

I am trying to understand how to dynamically load files into Isadora.        I have two folders, one with videos the other with images, which I need to load into Isadora to randomly play (with some processing on the way..).  These folders are not static, but created "on the fly", files copied via Dropbox/GDrive/USB-stick *while* the isadora program is running unattended.

Is there a way to dynamically load file lists ?   "listen" on a folder for changes, or periodically re-scan a folder (every minute or so).

Thanks for you help!

Fabien

[crystalhorizon]

@fitussi look at the data array actor 

And see this article https://support.troikatronix.c...

[Michel]

@fitussi

You can also do it with apple script. See here https://community.troikatronix...

Best Michel

[DusX]

@crystalhorizon

The data array, and javascript don't allow this. 

Michels' comment about apple script is probably the best option.

[fitussi]

Thanks for the reply.

Seems like JS can't do it directly.    no way to list files in a folder,   or load into movie slot.

Applescript is not an option, as we're running this installation on Windows machine (because of the projection specs).

Any other idea ?

Thanks.

[DusX]

@fitussi

I am working on a possible solution.

Please give me the weekend to get back to you.