Execute python script when the python file is modified

Beginners
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Hello,

Is there anything better than using “DAT Exec” + “File In” to force the execution of a python file each time the python file is modified?

I do not want the file to be executed at each cook, nor each boot of TD nor at each saves.

But only when the python file is modified on disk.

Thanks

2

You can watch file info with Folder DAT. The tricky part would be if the file changes between loads of TouchDesigner, if that matters. For that case you’d have to keep a record of the last file time/date you reacted to.

3

So Folder DAT + DAT Exec ?

4

Yes, in many cases. It’s hard to know exactly what solution is best for you without more details.