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.Advanced Settings
Settings not included in the previous categories.| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Max Files | By default, the connector processes all files on the Transactions tab at each send interval. Set this to a positive number to define the maximum number of files to process at each interval. |
| Max Files Per Hour | By default, the connector does not limit the number of files processed in a one-hour window. Set this to a positive number to define the number of files to process across all scheduled sends in the one-hour period. |
Advanced Tab
Logging
Miscellaneous
Automation Tab
Settings related to the automatic processing of files by the connector.| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Interval | The interval (such as Minutes, Hours, or Days) at which the connector processes files. For example, if the interval is set to 60 minutes, the connector moves all messages down the flow every 60 minutes, regardless of when those messages arrived at the connector. |
| Minutes Past the Hour | The minutes offset for an hourly schedule. Only applicable when the interval setting above is set to Hourly. |
| Time | The time of day that the attempt should occur. Only applicable when the interval setting above is set to Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. |
| Day | The day on which the attempt should occur. Only applicable when the interval setting above is set to Weekly or Monthly. |
| Minutes | The number of minutes to wait before attempting the download. Only applicable when the interval setting above is set to Minute. |
| Cron Expression | A five-position string representing a cron expression that determines when the attempt should occur. Only applicable when the interval setting above is set to Advanced. |