Difference between revisions of "How do I Schedule a Platinum Macro?"
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
| − | This article will explain how to schedule | + | This article will explain how to schedule Platinum to run at a specified time, whether it is for creating report outputs or to run data imports. |
== More Information == | == More Information == | ||
*Follow this article on how to create your macro that will perform your required scheduled routine. In order for you to be able to schedule a macro it must be assigned to a user and have an auto execution code attached. | *Follow this article on how to create your macro that will perform your required scheduled routine. In order for you to be able to schedule a macro it must be assigned to a user and have an auto execution code attached. | ||
| − | *With the macro recorded go to {{Menu|My Computer|<Platinum Data Drive>|SX|SXUtils|SXSetup.exe}} | + | *With the macro recorded, go to {{Menu|My Computer|<Platinum Data Drive>|SX|SXUtils|SXSetup.exe}} |
| − | *When you open the {{DataValue|Platinum Setup Wizard}} it will ask if you wish to update Platinum to the latest release, click {{Button|No}}. | + | *When you open the {{DataValue|Platinum Setup Wizard}}, it will ask if you wish to update Platinum to the latest release, click {{Button|No}}. |
*Click {{DataValue|Schedule a Platinum macro}} and click {{Button|Next}}. | *Click {{DataValue|Schedule a Platinum macro}} and click {{Button|Next}}. | ||
*Select which company you wish to schedule the macro for, this will usually be {{DataValue|1: <Company Name>}} and click {{Button|Next}}. | *Select which company you wish to schedule the macro for, this will usually be {{DataValue|1: <Company Name>}} and click {{Button|Next}}. | ||
*Select the macro from the {{DataPrompt|Macro to Schedule}} drop down list. | *Select the macro from the {{DataPrompt|Macro to Schedule}} drop down list. | ||
*Enter the time you wish to schedule the macro for in {{DataPrompt|At what time of day:}}. | *Enter the time you wish to schedule the macro for in {{DataPrompt|At what time of day:}}. | ||
| − | *Select | + | *Select those days of the week on which the macro should be run. |
*Enter the Windows username and password for the user which will be running the macro. | *Enter the Windows username and password for the user which will be running the macro. | ||
*Click {{Button|Next}}. | *Click {{Button|Next}}. | ||
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Summary
This article will explain how to schedule Platinum to run at a specified time, whether it is for creating report outputs or to run data imports.
More Information
- Follow this article on how to create your macro that will perform your required scheduled routine. In order for you to be able to schedule a macro it must be assigned to a user and have an auto execution code attached.
- With the macro recorded, go to " My Computer <Platinum Data Drive> SX SXUtils SXSetup.exe"
- When you open the 'Platinum Setup Wizard', it will ask if you wish to update Platinum to the latest release, click [No].
- Click 'Schedule a Platinum macro' and click [Next].
- Select which company you wish to schedule the macro for, this will usually be '1: <Company Name>' and click [Next].
- Select the macro from the "Macro to Schedule" drop down list.
- Enter the time you wish to schedule the macro for in "At what time of day:".
- Select those days of the week on which the macro should be run.
- Enter the Windows username and password for the user which will be running the macro.
- Click [Next].
- The Platinum installation wizard will now schedule the macro to run at the specified time on the required days.
- Click [Close].
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