# Schedule Tasks

After creating Task Definition elements, you can schedule tasks to run at a convenient time.

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If necessary, you can also schedule system tasks.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

## Steps

1. Select Configuration, then browse to Administration.
2. Select Tasks > Definition.
   A list of defined tasks opens.
3. Right-click the task, then select Schedule.
4. Set the schedule properties.
   Tip: The date and time can be entered manually in the format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS. You can also right-click the Up or Down arrows next to the date field to select a date from the calendar.
5. From the Final Action drop-down list, select the action when the task finishes running.
6. Click OK.
   The Task schedule is added under the Task Definition.

## Task Schedule Properties

Use this dialog box to schedule when tasks run.

Option | Definition
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Task | Shows the name of the selected Task Definition element.
Name | The name of the Task Schedule element.
Comment | An optional comment for your own reference.
Repeat | Specifies how often the task is repeated. No — The task is executed only once at the specified time. Daily — The task is executed every day at the specified time. Weekly — The task is executed every week at the specified time, starting from the date and time in the Start at field. Monthly — The task is executed every month at the specified time, starting from the date and time in the Start at field. Yearly — The task is executed every year at the specified time, starting from the date and time in the Start at field.
Every (only if Daily interval is selected) | The task is executed every day at the interval specified in the Minutes or Hours field.
Start at | The date and time when the task starts its first scheduled run.
Current Time | Sets the value of the Start at field to the current local date and time on your computer.
Repeat Until | The task is repeated until the specified date.
Final Action | Specifies the action when the task finishes running. Send Alert Only if Task Fails — An alert is sent only if the task fails to complete. Always Send Alert — An alert is sent regardless of whether the task fails or succeeds. Do Not Notify — No notification is sent.