Summary


Schedule a Burst, XDC, or Action base on Date/Time, Event, or both. The maximum number of items allowed in a Schedule is 75. 



Create a Schedule


To create an object, select Manage then a folder.

  • Select New > Schedule
  • Name: Enter a name
  • TypeSelect a type
  • Items: Add item(s) to be scheduled (Bursts, XDCs, or Actions)
  • Frequency: Configure Frequency options
  • Select the Save button



When

OnceDate: Select a date
Time: Enter Start Hour/Min
Event: Add one or more Events
Every (n) MinutesDate: Select days of the week. Select Between Dates to define start and end dates for the schedule (optional).
Time: Enter Start Hour/Min, End Hour/Min, and Every Minute(s)
Every (n) HoursDate: Select days of the week. Select Between Dates to define start and end dates for the schedule (optional).
Time: Enter Start Hour/Min, End Hour/Min, and Every Hour(s)
Every (n) DaysDate: Select Start Date and End Date
Time: Enter Start Hour/Min and Every Day(s)
Event: Add one or more Events
DailyDate: Select days of the week. Select Between Dates to define start and end dates for the schedule (optional).
Time: Enter Start Hour/Min
Event: Add one or more Events
Days in MonthDate: Select one or more dates from the calendar. Select Between Dates to define start and end dates for the schedule (optional).
Time: Enter Start Hour/Min
Event: Add one or more Events
ManualNo configuration required
Event OnlyEvent: Add one or more Events. Event Only schedule cannot be disabled. We recommend associating date/time if possible.
On Specific DatesDates: Select one or more dates from the calendar
Time: Enter Start Hour/Min
Event: Add one or more Events
On Calendar DatesCalendar: Select Select Calendar and select a Calendar
Time: Enter Start Hour/Min
Event: Add one or more Events
Using a MacroMacro: Select the plus (+) button, select a Macro, then select the OK button. Select Between Dates to define start and end dates for the schedule (optional).
Time: Enter Start Hour/Min
Event: Add one or more Events



Actions


Apply one or more Actions to a Schedule status.

  • Select the Actions tab
  • Select plus (+) button to add an Action to a status



Expiry

Many frequencies include the Expiry option. Use this option to expire the schedule after a set period (hours). This option is commonly used to expire a Schedule that uses Event where the event is not set within (n) hours.


Tip: Apply an Email Action to the On Expiry status to send a notification when a Schedule expires



Priority


The Priority range is based on the group priority of the schedule owner. See Schedule Priority for details.



Schedule Options


Select the Schedule tab to view Schedule options.


Run As


Optionally run the Schedule as another user. The designated user's Platform Credentials will be used for all refreshes and deliveries. Run As available only for Administrator users.


Will Run On


Select a date then the Check button to check if the schedule will run on the selected date.


Priority Queue


Select this option to add the Schedule to the Priority queue. InfoBurst provides a queue separate from standard Platform document queues. Bursts/XDCs in a Schedule which is added to the Priority Queue will run regardless of existing queue status. Default Priority Queue length is 5. Please consult your InfoBurst administrator before using this feature as improper use may impact reporting platform performance.


Summary


Select the Summary button to download a PDF summary of the Schedule



References


View objects referenced by the Schedule and objects that reference the Schedule.



See Also


Creating a Schedule

Creating an Event-Based Schedule

Scheduling an Action

Disable Schedule Processing