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We run scheduled tasks to make sure certain things happen regularly. For example: | We run scheduled tasks to make sure certain things happen regularly. For example: | ||
*[[ | *[[PHI copy automation]] | ||
*[[ | ** used to run on scanner computer, then manager computer, then was finally discontinued during COVID when no one was there to log on; the script now runs as part of push/pulling (eg [[Pull down centralized data.vbs]]) | ||
== Accessing scheduled tasks == | == Accessing scheduled tasks == | ||
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* Control Panel | * Control Panel | ||
* Scheduled Tasks | * Scheduled Tasks | ||
* Click the task you | * Click the task you want to change | ||
* to '''disable''' task, e.g. going on vacation: | * to '''disable''' task, e.g. going on vacation: | ||
** uncheck the "Enabled" checkbox and click OK | ** uncheck the "Enabled" checkbox and click OK | ||
* to see/change the '''schedule''' | * to see/change the '''schedule''' | ||
** click the "Schedule" tab... | ** click the "Schedule" tab... | ||
== Vacation process == | == Vacation process == | ||
If you run a scheduled task on your computer while you are on vacation, the task may lock up | If you run a scheduled task on your computer while you are on vacation, the task may lock up the target application if something goes wrong. So, it's a good idea to hand the task over to someone else before you go. | ||
'''Book in your calendar to re-set to regular for upon return.''' | '''Book in your calendar to re-set to regular for upon return.''' | ||
[[Category: Scheduled Tasks]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:21, 2023 April 5
We run scheduled tasks to make sure certain things happen regularly. For example:
- PHI copy automation
- used to run on scanner computer, then manager computer, then was finally discontinued during COVID when no one was there to log on; the script now runs as part of push/pulling (eg Pull down centralized data.vbs)
Accessing scheduled tasks
Click on
- Start Menu
- Settings
- Control Panel
- Scheduled Tasks
- Click the task you want to change
- to disable task, e.g. going on vacation:
- uncheck the "Enabled" checkbox and click OK
- to see/change the schedule
- click the "Schedule" tab...
Vacation process
If you run a scheduled task on your computer while you are on vacation, the task may lock up the target application if something goes wrong. So, it's a good idea to hand the task over to someone else before you go. Book in your calendar to re-set to regular for upon return.