Creating and Editing Scheduled Tasks

Scheduled Tasks

Scheduled tasks function similarly to event rules but are time-based rather than triggered by specific events like file uploads or directory creations. Administrators can set up scheduled tasks to run at specific times according to an admin-defined schedule.

Scheduled tasks can be configured to run once or to repeat at intervals such as every minute, hour, day, week, weekday, month, or year.

You can manage scheduled tasks on the Scheduled Tasks page within the Event Manager.

Scheduled Tasks

Adding a schedule to a Scheduled Task

To add a schedule to a scheduled task, follow these steps:

1. 1. Specify a Start Date for the scheduled task. If no Start Date is specified, the task will execute immediately. Optionally, you can select 'Run Now' to execute the event immediately without specifying a start date.
   
   
2. 2. Choose the frequency at which the task should be repeated. Select a period and frequency, such as every 5 hours.
   
   
3. 3. Click the plus (+) button to add the schedule to the task.

Adding and editing Scheduled Task Actions

Please see the section on Creating and Editing Actions in the Event Rules help section. The process is identical for scheduled tasks.

Using the "Run Now" Button

The "Run Now" button allows administrators to execute a scheduled task immediately without waiting for the next scheduled occurrence. This feature provides flexibility in task execution, allowing admins to trigger actions on-demand when needed.