Preferences

All preferences are stored in the file PREFERENCES.INI which should be in the folder that the System Scheduler application is in.

Go here for: NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista Service Preferences

Go here for: Logon Keypresses Preferences

Go here for: Remote Desktop / Terminal Services Preferences

Go here for: Working Days Preferences

Go here for: Auto Logon Computer Preferences

Go here for: Email Setup Preferences

Events Preferences

Reminders

Display Snooze Button

Optional setting to decide whether snooze options are displayed on popup reminders

Default Snooze

Choose from the drop down how long you would like to snooze a reminder before it pops up again.

Display Edit Button

Optional setting to decide whether the edit button is displayed on popup reminders.

Display Fade Effects

The popup message will fade in to view when this option is ticked, otherwise it will just appear as a window.

Stay on Top

The popup window will stay on top of all other windows if this option is ticked, otherwise it can be moved behind other windows. Note: The popup window will always appear on top of other windows for at least 5 seconds even if this option is not ticked.

Play Sound

Either use the default windows sound or specify a WAV file to be played when a reminder pops up.

Minimize when using "Run Now"

If you are testing an event from the GUI by using the Run Now button, the GUI may interfere with sending keypresses. By checking this option you can ensure the GUI is out of the way before running the event.

Turn Off Caps Locks before SendKeys

If Caps Lock is on, the text in the Sendkeys field will have its case reversed. By turning off caps lock this ensures the text is sent in the case it was originally typed. If you wish System Scheduler to restore the status of the Caps Lock key at the end of sending keypresses add a {RESTORECAPS} macro to the end of the line.

Default Delay Before Sending Keypresses

When sending keypresses to an application you may need a delay to allow time for the application to launch before starting to send keys. You can specify a default delay in this option box. Alternatively you can include a {WAIT=?} keyword in the Sendkeys edit when creating a scheduled task.

See Sending Keypresses and Special Keys for more information.

Multi Threading

When Multi Treading is enabled each event launched by System Scheduler will run in its own Windows Thread. This means that Microsoft Windows can multi-task between different running programs. So if two events are scheduled to run at exactly the same time, then they will both be executed at the same time, without any noticeable delay between them.

When Multi Threading is disabled, events scheduled to run at the same time will run sequentially one after the other.

Sometimes events running at the same time may have conflicting 'Working Directories'. If you find events running at the same time exhibit working directory problems un-check this option to multi-thread.

Startup/Logging Preferences

Do Not Start System Scheduler on Logon

Normally System Scheduler will start automatically on Logon. This is achieved by an entry in the 'Run' section of the registry. If you wish, you can set System Scheduler to not run automatically. For Windows 9x/ME this will prevent any scheduled events from running at all.

For Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 this will prevent the logged-on instance of System Scheduler from running, it is possible to still have the Service Instance still running and the service will take care of running any scheduled 'Run Application' events. Note: Some features of System Scheduler Professional require the logged-on instance to be running, such as 'On Idle', 'On Shutdown/Logoff' events. Only disable the startup of System Scheduler if you are sure that's what you want to do.

System Scheduler Runs for All Users / Current User

System Scheduler makes an entry in the Registry to automatically start up the tray-icon on computer logon. By default this is set in the Local Machine part of the registry so System Scheduler will start up for all users logging into the machine. You may just want System Scheduler to run for the currently logged in user, you can choose Current user only and the Registry entry will be moved to the Current User portion of the Registry and System Scheduler will only start up the tray-icon when the current user logs in.

Hiding The Tray-Icon

If you prefer System Scheduler to run in the background without displaying a tray-icon then check the box to hide the tray-icon on startup. This change will take effect immediately.

Changing The Tray-Icon

Rather than the default alarm clock you can change the tray-icon of System Scheduler to any other icon. (Please note: some icons will not display correctly when put in the tray, especially on Windows NT/2000 PC's, this is due to color limitations on tray-icons.)

To change the icon click the '...' button and browse to either a '.ICO' or '.EXE' file that has the icon you want to use. The change will take effect immediately.

To test, System Scheduler comes with a few icon files.

Use Highest Credentials Available (Windows Vista/7 Only)

MS Windows Vista introduced a new concept in security for users who tend to log in as an Administrator on their computer. By default Vista will run all applications as a normal user rather than Administrator unless the application has a setting indicating it must be run as an Administrator. System Scheduler can be configured to always use Administrator level credentials if they are available to the logged in user by ticking this option.

Start Before Logon (Windows 9x)

If you want to run events before logon you can select this option. This is only for Windows 9x/ME computers. For NT/2000/XP/Vista and higher computers you need System Scheduler Professional to be installed as a Service.

Hotkey

By default you can access System Scheduler's features by clicking the tray-icon. However you can assign a 'hotkey' to launch the System Scheduler GUI (Graphical User Interface) or to create a new event. Once assigned this hotkey will be available anywhere in windows regardless of what application you are using.

Log File

Scheduler can keep a record of all the Reminders / Tasks etc. it has attempted to run. This is output to a comma delimited file. You can set the maximum size of the file, when this size is reached the file is reduced to half its current size. Setting the size to 0 means the file will not be reduced in size.

Create Individual Event Log Files

System Scheduler logs all event information to the main log file, however it can therefore be difficult to track specific event log entries. In addition logs can be created for each individual event, then viewed through the main GUI, right click and choose 'View Event Log'.

Do Not Log Advanced Info

System Scheduler can log a lot more information about exactly what it is doing: Tracking events lists, running events, preferences and other settings. Most of this additional information is only useful for debugging purposes or getting more of an insight into how System Scheduler works. If you untick this option System Scheduler will create an additional logfile called LogfileAvanced.txt in the System Scheduler folder that contains a lot of additional information.

Max Size For Logfile

To stop the logfile growing too large you can set the maximum size. If you wish the logfile to keep on growing without being reduced in size, set this parameter to 0.

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