FileSystemWatcher. Should i use this?

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ink - 06 Nov 2007 09:48 GMT

Hi,

It has been recomended by someone i work with, NOT to use the
FileSystemWatcher class for watching for new import files in a directory as
it is a bit flaky.

Is this true, or can i trust that it will work.

i am using C# Framework v2.

Thanks.
ink

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Kevin Spencer - 06 Nov 2007 11:48 GMT

It will work as long as you use it correctly.

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Kevin Spencer
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Michael Nemtsev [MVP] - 06 Nov 2007 12:17 GMT

Hello ink,

And what the alternative u was suggested?

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i> Hi,
i>
i> It has been recomended by someone i work with, NOT to use the
i> FileSystemWatcher class for watching for new import files in a
i> directory as it is a bit flaky.
i>
i> Is this true, or can i trust that it will work.
i>
i> i am using C# Framework v2.
i>
i> Thanks.
i> in

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