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Detection

The Detection tab in the Library Editor lets you control which files are included when scanning a library.

You can configure up to three detection settings:

  • File Creation
  • File Last Written
  • File Size

Each has a drop-down for selecting how files should match. Based on the mode you choose, additional fields will appear for entering values.

If you leave a setting on Any, it won’t filter anything for that aspect.

🔎 Detection Settings​

🗂️ File Creation​

Filter files based on how long ago they were created.

  • Enter a period (e.g., 30 minutes, 2 hours).
  • The system compares the file's age to the period you set.

✅ Example: Greater Than 30 minutes matches files created more than 30 minutes ago.

📝 File Last Written​

Filter files based on how long ago they were last modified.

  • Enter a period.
  • The system compares the file's last modified age to the period you set.

✅ Example: Less Than 10 minutes matches files modified in the last 10 minutes.

💾 File Size​

Filter files based on the file size.

  • Enter lower and/or upper size limits in bytes.
  • The system compares the file's size to these limits.

✅ Example: Between 1MB and 5MB matches files between those sizes.

🎛️ Available Modes​

Each detection setting's drop-down includes these modes. Your choice determines which input fields will appear:

ModeWhat It DoesInput Fields Shown
AnyIncludes all files without filtering.–
Greater ThanMatches if the value is strictly greater than the lower limit.Lower
Less ThanMatches if the value is strictly less than the lower limit.Lower
BetweenMatches if the value is between the lower and upper limits.Lower, Upper
Not BetweenMatches if the value is outside the lower and upper limits.Lower, Upper
After(For File Creation & Last Written only) Matches if the timestamp is after a specific date.Date picker
Before(For File Creation & Last Written only) Matches if the timestamp is before a specific date.Date picker

📆 Date Modes: After & Before​

The After and Before modes are only available for:

  • File Creation
  • File Last Written

These modes use a specific date instead of a period.

  • After: matches files created or modified after the chosen date.
  • Before: matches files created or modified before the chosen date.

✅ Example:

  • After Jan 1, 2024 → matches files newer than that date.
  • Before Jan 1, 2023 → matches files older than that date.

⚠️ Notes​

  • File Creation and File Last Written use a period you define.
  • File Size uses size limits in bytes.
  • Between includes both limits (inclusive).
  • Greater Than and Less Than are strict comparisons.
  • You can configure one, two, or all three detection types as needed.