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+# SXP Service Watcher
+
+This program allows to automatically restart the SXP service provided by GSD Software by **observing** the log directory of the SXP service.
+If the SXP service is stuck, then log files of a specific type are being created that can be used as an indicator that the service is hanging.
+
+## Configuration
+The configuration file **MUST** be within the same folder as the executable.
+
+1. `period` is given as seconds and determines the interval in which the destination log folder is checked. Default: 30 seconds.
+2. `watch_dir` and `dir` **MUST** be absolute
+3. `service_name` is the name of the target service to be restarted
+4. `watch_file_prefix` is the prefix of the log files that are created by the SXP service
+5. `watch_file_size` is the size in kB of the created log files to be checked. Default: 0 kB
+
+
+## Installation
+This program is written as a windows service that can be registered by using the script `register.ps1`. 
+
+**Steps**:
+1. Move the built target executable along with the configuration file `config.toml` and `register.ps1` to your desired destination folder.
+2. Start PowerShell as **Administrator**
+3. Navigate to the folder of step 1.
+4. Configure **config.toml**
+5. Run `./register.ps1`  within opened PowerShell of Step 1
+
+## Error handling
+A log file called `sv_file_watcher.log` is created in the same path as the executable. Use the content of this log file to communicate errors.
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