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Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 23 Oct 2016 15:22
by JGM
Please consider the idea to schedule tasks.
If I want to backup files to a external storage every x days at x times ( and possibly to Dropbox, Azure, Amazon, etc ).
If I want to re-scan and update my entire C drive Search Template
Maybe run a script, UDC, Catalog Item, etc
Thank you...JGM
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 03 Sep 2021 17:25
by admin
I gave it a good thought (about 5 years) and yes, that sounds like a good idea. The catalog could be a suitable place to host some chron jobs (which would take the form of scripts). Needs more brain storming...
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 08 Sep 2021 09:40
by eil
admin wrote: ↑03 Sep 2021 17:25
I gave it a good thought (about 5 years) and yes, that sounds like a good idea. The catalog could be a suitable place to host some chron jobs (which would take the form of scripts). Needs more brain storming...
XY will get timers?!
quite unexpected.!
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 13 Sep 2021 19:08
by admin
Why not, when I find the time.
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 17 Sep 2021 23:18
by eil
admin wrote: ↑13 Sep 2021 19:08
Why not, when I find the time.
but timers usually involve constant time checking and doing task in right moment, while XY can do only one script at a time... that's why i'm surprised how this can be realized.
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 18 Sep 2021 09:53
by admin
it could be a parallel ghost instance, running invisibly in the background
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 18 Sep 2021 10:06
by highend
Or a script scheduler that starts the next task after a running one has finished
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 25 Sep 2021 15:55
by JLoftus
There are already great tools for this, Syncovery for the backup tasks and Everything for searching
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 25 Sep 2021 17:19
by HumD
Is it possible to turn on the dark mode on time? From 23:00 to 07:00 for example.
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 27 Sep 2021 18:18
by admin
Nope. Manual work is called for.
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 28 Sep 2021 15:46
by eil
wonder if this "parallel ghost instance" is in close mind or idea for future?
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 28 Sep 2021 16:54
by admin
brain storming...
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 30 Mar 2022 23:47
by Luigi
HumD wrote: ↑25 Sep 2021 17:19
Is it possible to turn on the dark mode on time? From 23:00 to 07:00 for example.
I want to do this as well. (I was searching "auto dark mode xyplorer" then "run every x hours xyplorer" on Google)
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 17:55
by Norn
Re: Scheduled Tasks
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 21:26
by Garonne
admin wrote: ↑03 Sep 2021 17:25
I gave it a good thought (about 5 years) and yes, that sounds like a good idea. The catalog could be a suitable place to host some chron jobs (which would take the form of scripts). Needs more brain storming...
Actually: May I add my wish to use variables in Catalog Titles (I once searched for a way to get File Version Info into Catalog Titles, these cron jobs (once realized) would be perfect to fetch my variable info to be added into the titles)
Purely textual variables (no true dynamic content required for me) would be enough.