The Schedule connector adds a step to the flow that can be used to send messages to the next connector based on a schedule.
Key Capabilities
- Time-based flow control with configurable processing intervals (minutes, hours, or days)
- Batch processing control with maximum file limits per interval
- Scheduled message release for controlling downstream processing timing
- Support for advanced cron expressions for complex scheduling requirements
Overview
Schedule connectors are configured with an interval. The automation service processes files on the connector Transactions tab after this interval has elapsed, instead of as soon as files are detected. This allows for control over the timing of file processing.
Connector Configuration
This section contains all of the configurable connector properties.
Settings Tab
Configuration
Settings related to the scheduled delay of message processing.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Connector Id | The static, unique identifier for the connector. |
| Connector Type | Displays the connector name and a description of what it does. |
| Connector Description | An optional field to provide a free-form description of the connector and its role in the flow. |
Advanced Settings
Settings not included in the previous categories.
Advanced Tab
Logging
Settings that govern the creation and storage of logs.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Log Level | The verbosity of logs generated by the connector. When you request support, set this to Debug. |
| Log Subfolder Scheme | Instructs the connector to group files in the Logs folder according to the selected interval. The Weekly option (which is the default) instructs the connector to create a new subfolder each week and store all logs for the week in that folder. Leaving this setting blank tells the connector to save all logs directly in the Logs folder. For connectors that process many transactions, using subfolders helps keep logs organized and improves performance. |
| Log Messages | Check this to have the log entry for a processed file include a copy of the file itself. If you disable this, you might not be able to download a copy of the file from the Transactions tab. |
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous settings are for specific use cases.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Other Settings | Enables you to configure hidden connector settings in a semicolon-separated list (for example, setting1=value1;setting2=value2). Normal connector use cases and functionality should not require the use of these settings. |
Automation Tab
Settings related to the automatic processing of files by the connector.
Automation Status
Alerts Tab
SLAs Tab
