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The Advance Schedule template allows users to trigger a rule or workflow based on a custom CRON expression. This provides maximum flexibility for defining complex or highly specific execution patterns—such as seasonal runs, irregular intervals, or precise date-time combinations.

How To: Create an Advance Schedule​

  1. Navigate to the Scheduler module.
  2. Select the Schedules tab to create a new schedule.
  3. Click New Schedule.
  4. Configuring schedule settings:
    1. Select Folder: To search for and select the appropriate workspace folder where the schedule will be stored.
    2. Input Schedule Name: Enter a descriptive and unique name to identify the schedule within the selected folder.
    3. Choose Template: Select Advance template.
  5. Enter the following details:
Field NameDescription
Description (Optional)A short explanation giving business or technical context.
Start DateUse calendar button and calendar button to select the start date and time.
End Date (Optional)Use calendar button and calendar button to set when the schedule should stop running.
Holiday Calendar (Optional)Enable and select a predefined holiday calendar to skip execution on holidays.
Cron ExpressionSpecify the cron expression for triggering the schedule.
  1. In the Jobs tab, add the workflows to be triggered. Follow the below steps:
    • Filter workflows by selecting specific folders using the ✔️ Checkmark icon.
    • Use the add workflow button button to search and add one or more workflows.
  2. Click Save to create the schedule.
  3. Once saved following options will be displayed:
    1. Next Run: Displays the date and time of the next scheduled execution.
    2. Run As: Displays the username under which the jobs will be executed.

The following screenshot shows the fields in the Advance Schedule: Schedule Weekly

Example Schedule:​

If you configure the following CRON expression:

0 30 6 ? JUN,JUL,AUG,SEP,OCT,NOV,DEC MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI 2025

This schedule will trigger jobs:

  • Time: 6:30 AM
  • Days: Monday to Friday
  • Months: June through December
  • Year: 2025
  • Start Date: June 2, 2025
  • End Date: December 31, 2025

This advanced setup is ideal for seasonal tasks or time-bound processes that need precise control over months, weekdays, and execution time.

Video Guide​

This video shows how to create an Advance Schedule.

Considerations​

  • Schedule names can include alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), periods (.), at signs (@), spaces, and underscores (_).
  • Each schedule name must be unique within a folder.
  • Run As displays the user who created or last updated the schedule.
  • You can pause a schedule using the Pause button.
  • You can resume a paused schedule using the Resume button.
  • Use the Run button to manually trigger the schedule. If the schedule is paused, the Run button is disabled.
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