How to import new pictures automatically?

[mrm]

Howdy, and welcome to PhotoStructure!

@CptanPanic

Either by putting in a directory

Adding a watch folder is a feature request that you should vote for:

Add “watched” folders that synchronize as soon as files are added

This feature, along with the use of applications like Resilio Sync, SyncThing, and PhotoSync, would mean photos taken on your phone show up in your PhotoStructure library within seconds. Currently, PhotoStructure scans all paths for changes every day. This interval is configurable via the syncIntervalHours library setting.

@CptanPanic

or with some type of API

Here are details that you can use with the current version:

Can I control when sync runs?

Is there a way to adjust when/how often PhotoStructure syncs? Right now I have my iPhone backing up nightly at 2 AM. It would be handy if those photos were accessible inside of PhotoStructure that morning without having to run a manual sync. PhotoStructure runs sync every 24 hours, based on when it was started. This period is controlled by the syncIntervalHours library setting. If you’d rather PhotoStructure run at a specific time, and you’re comfortable with the terminal, set syncIntervalHo…