Configuring Tasks in Task Config

You can manage the tasks in the Task Config screen, such as adding and editing tasks in the Configuration tab of the Task Config screen.

1. Navigate to the Group Configuration tab. Click Options > Admin > Scheduler Configuration.
2. In the Group Configuration tab, select a Scheduler Group, then click the Task Configuration tab.
3. Click Add to create a new task. To edit an existing task, select a task, then click View/Edit.
   This will navigate you to the Configuration tab of the Task Config screen.
4. Provide the following information:

   Field	Description
   Group name	This is the selected group name for the task.
   Task Name	Select from the available list of task types.
   Is Active	Enable this check box to set the task you selected as the active task for the group. It is recommended to select this check box after completing all the necessary fields in the Configuration and Advanced Configuration tabs.
   Task Description	Provide a short description to identify the task and provide further information.
   Expected Max execution time	Provide the maximum time wherein the task will be implemented in any of the following: Secs, Min, Hrs.
   Time Zone	Indicate the time zone according to the location of the station.

5. Define the scheduling method by indicating how the schedule will be executed using the Schedule By options.
   In View/Edit mode, the Schedule By option is fixed based on what you previously selected. The selection of other radio buttons is disabled.

   Radio Button	Description
   Poll Interval	Indicate if schedule is implemented according to the scheduled polling interval set for the task. Specify the polling interval either in seconds, minutes, or hours. Select the check box, Run Once, if polling interval will only be run once.
   Time/Date	Indicate if schedule is based on the time/date of the set task. Indicate the time of implementation, and select the specific day. Indicate the actual date of implementation. Enable the check box, Task can be run after scheduled time, if the task can be executed after the prescribed schedule.
   Dependency	Indicate if schedule is executed after a task is completed. When selecting this option, select from the list of task dependencies that are made available in the Execute after Task field.
   On Failure	Scheduling can be set according to the failure of a certain task. Select this option and select the specific task as the trigger for scheduling.

6. Specify the Alerts information for the specific task.

   Field	Description
   Email	This is the email address of the Participant who will receive an alert notification from the scheduler.
   Type	Select the alert type for the alert notification: Task Ends Task Failed Max Time Exceeded Max Retry Before Alert

7. Click OK to save basic configuration details of the scheduled task.