I have a custom module with a simple single table model, and have a simple manual procedure to export data from a legacy system and import it into this custom module.  I'm using the built-in Import capabilities which works fine.

But I am looking for a way to automate this, so that files could be periodically written to a folder, and Odoo would watch the folder or periodically check the folder for files, and would import those files into.

The import "template" is simple, as I can guarantee that the columns in the csv file are correctly named and map exactly to the columns of the model in Odoo.  I just need a way to schedule and automate the import of the file into odoo.

I've found an existing Import/Export module by Smile (https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/11.0/smile_impex/) but there is very limited information on how to use it.

I'm looking for direction and/or examples of how to do this automation.

Any assistance on this would be much appreciated!

(Using Odoo version 11 Community)

Chris