Chaining or Cycling Jobs

The following information applies to import and export jobs run from a batch file or shortcut.

Cycle Mode can only be run from AUTORUN (launched from the console icon). It allows an import or export to be repeated a set number of times after a set time interval has elapsed. If the Cycles field is set to 99, the number of execution loops will not decrement, so the number of cycles is unlimited

To cycle more than once, the last job in the chain must chain to the first job in the chain (closed loop).

A job chained directly to itself will not chain, unless Cycle Mode - Cycles is set to a non-zero value. This avoids an infinite loop, which is difficult to stop (shutting down the Launcher does not shut down the job).

If chaining, and cycles are set up, Cycles must only be set up for the first job in the chain.

Chaining is available in AUTORUN and also through panel-driven normal imports. You must click the Accept button in between each job. Clicking the Cancel button on the import panel during a test or actual import causes the chained import to exit the Launcher.

When launched from an icon, there are three possible modes: AUTO, DISPLAY, and MANUAL. AUTO runs silently, without any displays, but does update the System Activity Log. DISPLAY mode displays a progress meter, but requires no user interaction. MANUAL mode runs with the Visual Integrator import/export panel, requires user responses, and is useful for testing purposes.

For more information, see:

Export Job Maintenance for modules other than Material Requirements Planning and Work Order

Export Job Maintenance for the Material Requirements Planning and Work Order modules

Import Job Maintenance for modules other than Material Requirements Planning and Work Order

Import Job Maintenance for the Material Requirements Planning and Work Order modules

Set Up Cycles for a Job