PATH_FILE_COUNT in combination with FILE_CHANGED remains forever in status "checking"

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

PATH_FILE_COUNT in combination with FILE_CHANGED remains forever in status "checking"

Environment

Release: AOATAM99000-9.0-Automic-One Automation Tools-Application Manager
Component:

Resolution

Symptoms

Event object remains in status "checking" forever.

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Cause

PATH_FILE_COUNT = 1 used together with FILE_CHANGED, and the interval of FILE_CHANGED is set below 1 Minute.

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Resolution

Set the FILE_CHANGED timer equal or above to 00:01:00 and the EVENT object will work as expected. This is function by design. A warning message for users will be implemented in upcoming versions.