PhotoKey 8 Pro can be set up to use a hot folder for foreground images. A hot folder is a specified folder on your computer which PhotoKey watches for new images. As soon as a new image appears in the folder it is automatically imported into your project.
This is most useful if you have tethered your camera to your computer. Many cameras come with tethering software which automatically sves images into a specified folder on your computer harddrive as you take photographs. By setting PhotoKey to watch this same folder you can import images as soon as the camera captures them.
| • | Use Hot Folder: Activate the Hot Folder with the Use Hot Folder option at the top of the Import Foreground toolset. |
| • | Path: Once the Hot Folder option is activated, the Import buttons will be replaced with a folder destination path. This can be set by clicking the ... button. |
| • | Auto-select Newest Image: Checking this option to have PhotoKey automatically update the canvas whenever a new image is imported. This is useful if you want photographs to appear as soon as you've taken them, and is a convenient way to quickly check the quality of your composite without having to interact with the computer. |
The import list is a 'live' representation of your hot folder. Removing images from the hot folder on your computer will also remove them from the import list inside PhotoKey 8 Pro.
The hot folder system can also be used in conjunction with auto export, which turns PhotoKey into a fully automated in-to-out system.