Creating cron task instances

Before you can run custom cron tasks, you must create a cron task instance. You can create numerous instances for a single cron task, which allows you to fine-tune these tasks to your business needs.

Before you begin

You must have FULL access to the cron task you are creating an instance for. You cannot add new instances to cron task definitions that you have READONLY access or MODIFYONLY access to.

About this task

When you create an instance, the cron task automatically imports a group of associated parameters from the cron task definition. You cannot add new parameters, but you can set parameter values and schedules for each instance.

Procedure

  1. In the Cron Task Setup application, select the cron task definition for which you want to create an instance.
  2. On the Cron Task tab, click New Row.
  3. Specify a name and a schedule for the cron task instance.
    The date is shown as a string in the Schedule field. Do not change the string in the Schedule field. Click Set Schedule to change the schedule.
  4. Specify a user with the necessary privileges. The user must have access for the actions that the cron task performs.
  5. Optional: Select the Active check box.
  6. Save your changes.
  7. Select the Reload Request action.
  8. Select the instance, and click OK.