You can use monitored folders to automatically import audio files when you save them to a specific folder. This feature watches your chosen folder and adds any new audio files to PlayIt Live's database without manual intervention.

Setting up automatic file import:

Navigate to Manage > Monitored Folders and click Add New Monitored Folder. Specify the folder path where you'll save your audio files. PlayIt Live will periodically scan this location for changes.

Recommended settings for automatic import:

Enable Analyse cue points so new tracks have their cue points automatically detected. If you want new files organised, select Add tracks to track group and choose the appropriate track group for automatic categorisation.

Important considerations:

Avoid monitoring broad locations like C:\ as these take too long to scan. Instead, choose specific folders where you regularly save audio content. If you use Include sub-folders, ensure there aren't too many nested folders as this increases scan time.

Exercise caution with the Delete tracks option. When enabled, files that become inaccessible (such as from disconnected network drives) will be automatically removed from your database, potentially causing missing track errors in your playout log.

You can monitor the import process via Tools > Monitored Folders Status to see recent additions and force immediate scans when needed. This system is particularly useful for dynamic content like news bulletins, weather updates, or shared Dropbox folders where content changes frequently.