ConnectIT 365
Scheduling: Advanced recurrence options
Beta feature available with major release 6 (XX.6.0.0)
Before this release, every export and import definition had a single schedule with similar options as the job queue entries.
If multiple schedules were required (for instance to reduce impact during office hours), then multiple definition copies should be created and maintained.
If different recurrence options were required that did not fit in the daily or weekly schedule (for instance monthly or biweekly), some form of customization was required to prevent execution outside of these schedules.
With the advanced recurrence settings, both of these issues are solved.
Enabling the beta feature allows enabling the Advanced Schedule (Beta) checkbox, which will display the Advanced Recurrence Settings:
Field | Description |
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Cycle | Specifies the cycle that should be used for the schedule. The following values are available:
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Interval | The amount of cycles between executions. Not used for cycle CalcFormula. |
Next Run Date Formula | The Date Formula for the next execution. Only used for cycle CalcFormula. |
Run on Mondays | Specifies if the schedule should run on Mondays. |
Run on Tuesdays | Specifies if the schedule should run on Tuesdays. |
Run on Wednesdays | Specifies if the schedule should run on Wednesdays. |
Run on Thursdays | Specifies if the schedule should run on Thursdays. |
Run on Fridays | Specifies if the schedule should run on Fridays. |
Run on Saturdays | Specifies if the schedule should run on Saturdays. |
Run on Sundays | Specifies if the schedule should run on Sundays. |
Starting Time | Starting Time for the schedule. This will be the earliest starting time on the day that the schedule should be executed. |
Ending Time | Ending Time for the schedule. This will be the latest time the schedule is allowed to execute. Only available for schedules with a repeating cycle (e.g. Minute, Hour). |
Active | Specifies if the schedule should be enabled. |
Active From | Specifies the first date for the schedule to be active. If empty, this check is skipped. |
Active Till | Specifies the last date for the schedule to be active. If empty, this check is skipped. |
Why is this functionality introduced as optional beta feature?
While all options for the original single recurring job are available in the advanced scheduling, not everyone might have a need for multiple schedules with advanced recurrence options.
So with the optional feature the original configuration is still working without the need for modifications or a data upgrade.
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