Can Compiled MacroSched Exe's support scheduling?

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WesG

Can Compiled MacroSched Exe's support scheduling?

Post by WesG » Sun Nov 09, 2003 4:13 pm

Does Macro Scheduler Pro version support the scheduling capabilities inside of a compiled exe? In other words, if I develop a script that should run every hour, compile the script into an EXE and distribute to a PC that does not have Macro Scheduler software---"Will the Script still execute every hour".

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Post by Bob Hansen » Sun Nov 09, 2003 4:47 pm

NO. those scheduling tools are not part of the compiled file. :(
You will have to use other scheduling tools and treat the compiled script as any other executable file.

:idea: Many Windows systems already come with the basic Task Scheduler and/or AT, but I don't think all of them do. Perhaps someone else will detail what is available on each version?
Hope this was helpful..................good luck,
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Post by support » Sun Nov 09, 2003 7:01 pm

Hi,

You could of course build the schedule into the script itself using a loop and the time commands but you would then have to have the EXE running all the time. It certainly would be much more efficient to use a dedicated scheduler such as the one that comes already with Windows.
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Post by armsys » Sun Nov 09, 2003 9:43 pm

Hi WesG,

In your case, Windows' built-in Scheduled Tasks should be your best option.

Happy scripting.

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