Creates and edits tasks that set up multiple subtasks to run in a specified order at a specified time.
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Use Output of the Previous Task |
Uses the output of the previous task as the input of the current task. |
Action |
Lists the subtasks you define for the current sequential task in the order in which to run them. |
Input |
Lists the files you select for the corresponding subtask. |
Output |
Lists the files that are output by the corresponding subtask. |
Add |
Lists task types from which to select for the sequence. When you select a subtask, the corresponding dialog box displays the Task pane only. The schedule information in the Task Properties box is not required for subtasks. |
Edit |
Opens a selected task for editing. |
Delete |
Deletes a selected task. |
Up/Down |
Moves a selected task up or down in the list |
Task Name |
Assigns a name to the task. |
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Frequency |
Specifies how often to execute the task. Not available if the Immediately option is selected. |
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Time Out |
Specifies the maximum time a task can run before it is terminated. |
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Immediately |
Select to run a task immediately when you click OK. When you select Immediately, Frequency, Start Time, and Start Date are not available. The Authentication dialog box is not displayed, and the task starts as soon as you click OK. Ownership of the task is not displayed in the task list. If you enable this task later to reuse it, the Authentication dialog box is displayed. You become the owner when you enter your Windows log in name and password. |
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Start Time |
Specifies a time to start the task. Not available if the Immediately option is selected. |
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Start Date |
Specifies a date to start the task. Not available if the Immediately option is selected. |
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Log File |
Specifies whether this task is logged. If the option is selected, specifies the log file folder name. Use the default name and location, or browse to a different existing folder. If a specified log file does not exist in the selected folder, it is created. Overrides the log file specified in the Task Scheduler window in Settings Options Log File Options. |
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Add time stamp to log file |
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When not selected, the behavior of the hyperlink remains unchanged. |