Extra Directories
Extra directories are subdirectories created inside the cruise (or lowering) data package that are not tied to a specific collection system transfer. They provide a place for processed outputs, documentation, and OpenVDM-generated files.
Required vs. Optional
| Type | Behaviour |
|---|---|
| Required | Always created when a new cruise directory is built; cannot be deleted via the UI |
| Optional | Created on demand; can be enabled/disabled per cruise |
Built-in Required Directories
OpenVDM ships with several required extra directories pre-configured:
| Name | Default Path | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Dashboard_Data |
OpenVDM/DashboardData/ |
Plugin-generated dashboard JSON files |
From_PublicData |
From_PublicData/ |
Data synced from the public data mount |
Destination Directory Tokens
Extra directory paths support the same token substitution as collection system transfers:
| Token | Replaced with |
|---|---|
{cruiseID} |
Current cruise identifier |
{loweringID} |
Current lowering identifier |
{loweringDataBaseDir} |
The configured lowering base directory name (e.g. Vehicle/) |