Polling for files using SAP workflow

Hi all. First of all, I am not sure if this is the correct forum for this question.. Please let me know if it needs to be moved.
I need to know if it is possible to use SAP Workflow to keep looking (polling) for files in a certain directory? I know I can do this in XI, but need to know if the same capability is available within Workflow? If it is possible, can anyone tell me how / where to find the information on how to do it?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Thomas

Hi- Both the ways are possible
1. Extended Notification (you need to configure and schedule prog.) which will send email automatically to outlook (based on user's mail id in SU01D) whenever the approver receives new approval task and the email will have link to Approve/Reject (based on the underlying WF step). When approver clicks on the link, it will ask for user id/pwd and approver can take decision
2. You can also send plain email notification in WF using mail step to outlook and based on the mail, approver can take action from inbox
Vinoth

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