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--- sift:batch_processing [2026/03/24 15:24] – [Sift Command Line] wikisysop
+++ sift:batch_processing [2026/06/09 17:44] (current) – [Batch Processing Overview] wikisysop
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 ====== Batch Processing Overview ======
-Batch processing is great for quickly processing large datasets, and ensuring consistent results across projects, labs, and time.
+Batch processing enables rapid processing of large datasets and ensures consistent results across projects, labs, and time.
-There are two methods to batch processing in Sift. Using:
+Sift provides two methods of batch processing:
   - the GUI, and manually adding the library and pipelines
   - the command line
+      * As a one off
+      * Time-based automation
+      * Directory scanning for new data automation
 ===== V3D Engine =====
-Sift runs on Visual3D's engine, and can batch run V3D pipelines across multiple CMZ's concurrently.
+Sift runs on Visual3D's engine, and can batch run V3D pipelines across multiple CMZs concurrently.
-**When to use**: Either of these methods may be appropriate for the same applications. Use this tool when needing to batch update in smaller doses, in a single instance, or when just getting started in Sift.
+**When to use**: Use the V3D Engine for processing smaller datasets, single-instance runs, or when first getting started with Sift.
   * Learn more: [[sift:application:run_v3d_engine_dialog|V3D Engine Dialog]]
-  * Tutorial: [[sift:tutorials:compute_gps_and_gdi#run_v3d_engine_dialog|Compute GPS and GDI tutorial]]: uses the V3D Engine to run scripts on multiple CMZ's at once
+  * Tutorial: [[sift:tutorials:compute_gps_and_gdi#run_v3d_engine_dialog|Compute GPS and GDI tutorial]]: uses the V3D Engine to run scripts on multiple CMZs at once
 ===== Sift Command Line =====
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 The Sift command line enables large scale batch processing right from the command line.
-**When to use**: Use this option to batch update large quantities of data, or batch updating continuously over time, or for those with experience in development.
+**When to use**: Use the Sift Command Line to process large quantities of data, to run continuous automated updates over time, or, for those with experience in development.
   * Learn more: [[sift:command_line|Sift command line]]
-  * Tutorials: [[sift:tutorials:command_line|Batch Command Line Processing]], [[sift:tutorials:openbiomechanics_project:impact_shooting_arm_mechanics_free_throw_accuracy#Using_the_Sift_CMD_Line_for_automation|Using the Sift CMD Line for automation]] section of the impact shooting arm mechanics free throw accuracy tutorial.
+  * Tutorial: [[sift:tutorials:openbiomechanics_project:impact_shooting_arm_mechanics_free_throw_accuracy#Using_the_Sift_CMD_Line_for_automation|Using the Sift CMD Line for automation]] section of the impact shooting arm mechanics free throw accuracy tutorial.
 ==== Time-Based Triggers ====
-Set automatic proc
+Set up automatic processes to run at specific times.
-**When to use**: use ht e
+**When to use**: Use this method for continuous processing on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
   * Learn more:
-  * Tutorial:
+  * Tutorial: [[sift:tutorials:command_line|Batch Command Line Processing]]
+==== Directory Watchers ====
+**When to use**: Use this method for automated processing when new data enters a specific directory.
+  * Learn more: [[sift:directory_watchers|Directory Watchers]]
+  * Tutorial: [[sift:tutorials:using_directory_watchers|Directory Watchers Tutorial]]