The auto-import feature creates new dictations from recordings imported automatically from specified locations, and is useful for integrating third-party dictation applications which cannot upload recordings directly to Express Delegate.

Note

Example
Two users record dictations and upload them to an FTP server. To auto-import recordings from both users:

The properties of an auto-import source are:

Speaker
A user with the Speaker role. Express Delegate Plus will create dictations using recordings imported from this auto-import source as if this user had uploaded them directly. Any number of auto-import sources can be created for each Speaker. e.g., Both a local folder, used when working on-site, and an FTP server, used when working remotely.

Result
This shows the result of the most recent attempt at checking the auto-import source for new recordings. Can be one of:

Source path
Recordings can be imported from one of the follow locations:

Files matching the extensions enabled in Options: File Types will be imported. All other files will be ignored.

Options

After importing files
Once a recording has been imported into Express Delegate Plus, the original file will either be deleted, or moved to a local archive folder. The archive folder should be unique for each auto-import source.

Trouble-shooting
If a problem occurs during auto-importing, a short error message will be shown in the event log on the main window, and another short information message will be displayed here when the problem has been resolved.

The Web Control Panel: Auto-Import List also shows a summary of the most recent result for each auto-load source. Click the "View" button next to a source to view detailed information about the cause of an error.