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Run Options and Parameters

This section describes the Run parameters for scheduling an object. Not all parameters apply in all cases, but when they apply, their function is the same.

X and N variables

Applies to certain Daily and Monthly recurrence patterns only. When you select a Run option that contains these variables, the system displays their default values. You can then change these values as needed.

For example, if you select the Daily recurrence pattern and the Every N hour(s) and X minute(s) Run option, you could specify to run the report every 4 (N) hours and 30 (X) minutes. If you do not change the X or N value, the system will run the report every hour.

Run Days

These options appear if you select the Weekly recurrence pattern. You can choose the days of the week on which you want your job to run by deleting the check boxes of the appropriate days.

Start Time

Applies to most, but not all recurrence patterns and Run options. The default is the current date and time. The system runs the object according to the schedule that you specified, as soon as it can, after the Start Time has passed.

For example, if you specify a start time that is three months into the future, the system will not run the object until the start date has passed, even if all the other criteria are met. After that, the system will run the report at the specified time.

End Time

Applies to most, but not all, recurrence patterns and Run options. The default is the current time and a date in the distant future, to ensure that an object runs indefinitely. Specify a different End Time if required. Once the End Time has passed, the system no longer runs the object.

Number of retries allowed

This parameter always applies. The number of times the system attempts to process an object if the first attempt is not successful. By default, the number is zero.

Retry interval in seconds

This parameter always applies. The period, in seconds, that the system waits before it attempts to process the object again if the first attempt is unsuccessful.