Using Scheduler Functions

From version 7.2, you can schedule a job for Desktop Automation.

For details on each of the functions, see Scheduler Library Objects.

To use the Scheduler functions:

1.

Create an instance of General > Scheduler.

2.

Enter a CRON expression (single or multiple) in CRON Expression List. For example, for every 5 minutes, enter 0/5 * * * * ?.Enter t

3.

Enter the name of the Scheduler job in Group Name.

4.

Execute the functions in the following order: Schedule a Job, Start the Scheduler and then Stop the Scheduler.

5.

If you Stop the Scheduler, you must run all three functions again.

To test the Scheduler functions:

1.

Download the sample project here.

2.

The example includes events that can be triggered for each of the functions when the corresponding Schedule, Start, or Stop text business entities values are changed.

3.

Run the project.

4.

Start Monitor.

5.

In Schedule, enter a value.

6.

In Start, enter a value. The scheduler runs and a callout appears every 5 seconds indicating that the job is running.

7.

To stop the scheduler, enter a value in Stop.