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Select [Tools] - [Scheduler] to To open the [ Scheduler ] window. With this window open, users can press the (blue star) , click Tools > Scheduler Editor…. > click the + icon to begin creating a schedule.

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After adding a new schedule, users will be presented with a default menu, as shown below.

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Item

Description

Schedule Title

Assign a title for the schedule

Start Date

Allows the user to assign a date for scheduler activities to start. Clicking the

calendar icon will bring up a calendar menu that allows the user to navigate between months and years before selecting a date, as shown below.

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Start Time

Allows the user to assign a time for scheduler activities to start. Users can specify a 24 HR time, or an AM/PM start time using the drop down menu to the the right of the entry field.

Repeat Every

Allows the user to assign a time interval for the scheduled activity to be repeated. Users can select from 5 different options in the drop down menu, as shown below.

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For a selection of

hours, days, or

years, the

Date Type

field will not allow entries. Users can use the text box in the

Repeat Every

field to further specify the time interval.

For Example, with a selection of

hours, users can enter a numerical value. For an entry of 3, the scheduler will execute the selected

Action

every 3 hours.

For a selection of

Weeks

, the day of the week checkboxes in the

Date Type

field will allow user entries. Users can also enter a numerical value in the

Repeat Every

field to adjust the time interval further.

For a selection of

Months

, the drop down menu in the

Date Type

field will allow user entries. Users can also enter a numerical value in the

Repeat Every

field to adjust the time interval further.

Date Type

This option is tied to the [ Repeat Every ] option. If the user selects the [Hours] or [Days] hours or days options in the [ Repeat Every ] field, this category will be greyed out for the user and will not allow entries.

For a selection of [Weeks]weeks, the day of the week checkboxes in the [ Date Type ] field will allow user entries. Users can assign the days of the week they would like the scheduled program to be executed on using this option.

For a selection of [Months]months, the drop down menu in the [ Date Type ] field will allow user entries. Users can assign the days of the week they would like the scheduled program to be executed on using this option.

Action

Users can assign an action list or script to be executed at the scheduled time.