Select [Tools] - [Scheduler] to open the [Scheduler] window. With this window open, users can press the icon to begin creating a schedule.
After adding a new schedule, users will be presented with a default menu, as shown below.
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 icon will bring up a calendar menu that allows the user to navigate between months and years before selecting a date, as shown below. |
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. 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] 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], 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], 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. |