Schedule Time-Based Automation (window)

The fields in this window define the schedule when a time-based automation is executed. This can be a one-time execution or a repeated schedule.

For more information, see Time-Based Automation​s.

Basic Settings​

Schedule

• Time Zone: Defines the time zone of the automation.

• Start Date: Defines the date and time when the automation is activated.

• Repetition: These fields define whether the execution takes place on a one-time or recurring schedule.

  • No: This option defines that the job is executed only once. In this case the ​Start Date​ is the execution date.

  • Yes: This option defines that the job is executed repeatedly, at set intervals. In this case the ​Start Date​ is the first execution date.

  • Period: Defines the period of recurrence. The period can be set in hours, days, weeks or months.

  • Value: Defines the length of time between recurrences. Example: to execute the automation once every two weeks, enter ​Period:​ ​Week(s)​ and ​Value:​ ​2​.

  • End Date: This input field defines the date and time when the automation is deactivated. An automation runs for a maximum of 5 years.

  • Delete After Last Execution: Defines whether the automation is deleted after the last execution.

Advanced Options​

• Execution Days: These checkboxes define the days of the week on which the job is executed. The system skips unchecked days and executes the job on the following day.

• Holidays: Defines whether the job runs on holidays.

  • Always: The job runs whenever it is scheduled. Holidays are not considered.

  • Never on Holidays: The job runs never runs on holidays. If the job is scheduled on a holiday, the system delays execution until the next non-holiday.

  • Only on Holidays: The job runs only on holidays. If the job is scheduled on a non-holiday, the system delays execution until the next holiday.

  • Country: This drop-down field defines the country whose holidays are considered.

Notification

Remind Before Deactivation: These radio buttons define whether a reminder email is sent before the automation is deactivated on the end date. The system message ​SysMsgRemindTriggerExpires​ is sent to the defined addresses 30 days prior to the ​End Date​.

• Yes: An additional entry field appears selecting email addresses for notification. Click the ​Add​ button to add email addresses. Reminders can only be sent to registered CEP system users. You can add up to 10 addresses.

• No: No reminder is sent before the automation expires.

Automations must be activated as well as saved. Only activated automations are executed by the system. See Activate a Time-Based Automation​).