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Schedule Services

This page shows how to schedule service runs using the Xtract Universal.iQ scheduler. The scheduler enables automation of recurring tasks in regular intervals, e.g., every 15 minutes, hourly, daily, weekly, monthly.

Create a Scheduler

A scheduler defines when and how often a service runs. To schedule a service run:

  1. Open the Scheduler menu.
  2. Click [Add Scheduler]. The "Create Scheduler " menu opens.
  3. Enter a unique name for the scheduler.
  4. Select the service you want to schedule from the Service dropdown.
  5. Select a time zone for the scheduler.
  6. Set the start time to define when the scheduler becomes active.
  7. Set the end time to define when the scheduler becomes inactive.
  8. Click [Add Schedule]. The menu "Schedule Details" opens.
  9. Select one of the following schedule types from the Type dropdown:
  10. Depending on the selected schedule type, set a time interval for the service runs.
  11. Click [Save]. The "Schedule Details" menu closes.
  12. Click [Save] in the "Create Scheduler" menu to save the scheduler. The menu closes.

The service runs automatically based on the defined interval.

Edit a Scheduler

To change an existing scheduler:

  1. Open the Scheduler icon Scheduler menu.
  2. Look up the scheduler you want to edit.
  3. In the Edit column of the scheduler, click . The "Schedule Details" menu opens.
  4. Change the settings of the scheduler to fit your needs.
  5. Click [Save] to save the changes.

The scheduler is updated.

Delete a Scheduler

Deleting a scheduler permanently removes the scheduler from Xtract Universal.iQ. To delete a scheduler:

  1. Open the Scheduler icon Scheduler menu.
  2. Look up the scheduler you want to delete.
  3. In the Delete column of the scheduler, click . A confirmation pop-up opens.
  4. Click [OK] to permanently delete the scheduler.

The scheduler is deleted and no longer available.

Disable a Scheduler

Disabling a scheduler temporarily stops it from running. To disable a scheduler:

  1. Open the Scheduler icon Scheduler menu.
  2. Look up the scheduler you want to disable.
  3. In the Active column of the scheduler, set the switch to Off ().

The scheduler is disabled and can be re-enabled at any time.

Intervals

The interval settings of a scheduler define how often the referenced service is executed and which triggers exist for the service.

Minutes

Executes every specified number of minutes, e.g., every 15 minutes.

Hours

Executes every specified number of hours, e.g., every 2 hours.

Daily

Executes every specified number of days, e.g., daily at 03:00 AM. Enter the execution time in the 24-hour format, e.g., 18:00 for 6:00 PM.

Weekly

Executes on specified days of the week, e.g., every Monday and Thursday at 07:00 AM. Enter the execution time in the 24-hour format, e.g., 18:00 for 6:00 PM.

Monthly

Executes services on specified days of the month, e.g., on the 1st and 15th of each month at 07:00 AM. Enter the execution time in the 24-hour format, e.g., 18:00 for 6:00 PM.

Use the calendar view to select specific days of the month. If a selected day does not exist within a month, the scheduler ignores the trigger, e.g., the 30th of February. To run a service on the last day of each month, select Last in the calendar view.

Settings

This section contains an overview of all settings in the scheduler menu.

Scheduler Name

Name of the scheduler. The name must be unique and should be descriptive to identify the purpose of the scheduler, e.g., "Daily Sales Data Sync" or "Monthly Inventory Update".

Service

The service that is scheduled. If no service is available in the dropdown list, create a service, see Create a Service.

Time Zone

The timezone ensures that executions align with local business hours. Select the time zone by choosing the UTC offset that matches your current local time relative to Coordinated Universal Time. The default is Central European Standard Time (UTC+1).

Start Time

The start time defines when the triggers become active. By default, the start time is set to the date and time the scheduler was created. Time uses the 24-hour format, e.g., 18:00 for 6:00 PM.

  • Format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS
  • Example: 2026-04-01T18:00:00 (01-Apr-2026 at 06:00 PM)

End Time

The end time defines when the triggers become inactive, e.g., after a project phase is completed, at the end of the year, etc. The scheduler stops working after this time. By default, the end time is set one year after the scheduler was created. Time uses the 24-hour format, e.g., 18:00 for 6:00 PM.

  • Format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS
  • Example: 2027-04-01T18:00:00 (01-Apr-2027 at 06:00 PM)
Last update: July 3, 2026