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The scheduler provides the ability
to schedule the execution of any
system workflow, as well as to
initiate requests from the
Notification.
When
- Scheduler Background
Process
The scheduler background process is
provided by running the MS-Windows
Service.
Many different combinations of
options are available for scheduling
such as:
- Every day / month / year
- On selected weekdays
- At selected time
- At every X time interval
Working Calendar
Furthermore, the scheduling
conditions are also subject to
additional rules defined by
independent configurable working
calendars for the lab. It is
possible to define exceptions such
as holidays, shorter hours on
certain weekdays or on specific
dates.
The background processing triggers
execution of specific job directly
or by reading the Scheduler
Configuration file.
What
- Automated Job Definition
An XML file is defining the details
of the scheduled job to be performed
in LabPlus as well as any necessary
parameters for proper execution.
The scheduler reuses LabPlus’ open
architecture for web services. With
web services, it is possible for
external system to execute a variety
of commands within LabPlus without
using the user interface.
Scheduler UI Tool
This consists of an interactive tool
used to configure (write) the
scheduler directives and rules. It
is also used to easily prepare the
XML files for automated job
definition, based on predefined
templates.
How
- LabPlus LIMS
LabPlus receives the XML scheduled
job request via its web service
interface and executes the job. All
appropriate business rules and
validations are processed as always
when the scheduled job is executed. |