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Workflow Schedules

Automate workflow execution in Nexadata using simple, time-based scheduling - hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly.

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The Workflow Scheduler enables you to automate workflow execution by creating recurring or relative time-based schedules. This guide explains how to configure each schedule type using the Scheduler tab within a workflow.


Accessing the Scheduler

  1. Open the workflow you want to schedule.

  2. Click on the Schedules tab in the top navigation.

Setting Up a New Schedule

To create a new schedule, fill out the following fields:

  • Name (required): Give your schedule a clear, descriptive name.

  • Active: Check this box to activate the schedule. Uncheck it to pause the schedule without deleting it.

  • Notes (optional): Add context or details about the schedule for future reference.

  • Timezone: Select the timezone the schedule should follow.

  • Start Date / End Date: Specify when this schedule should start and end running.

  • Schedule Type: Choose the schedule type of either Recurring or Relative.

Recurring (Cron-like) Types

This option allows you to schedule workflows to run on a regular, repeating basis.

Hourly Schedule

  • Select Hourly from the Recurring Type dropdown.

  • Choose the minutes past each hour when the workflow should run.

  • You can select multiple minutes (e.g., 0, 15, 30, 45).

Daily Schedule

  • Select Daily from the Recurring Type dropdown.

  • You can add up to 5 execution times per day.

  • Click + Add Time to include more run times.

  • Use the X icon to remove a time slot.

Weekly Schedule

  • Select Weekly from the Recurring Type dropdown.

  • Choose one or more days of the week.

  • Select a time when the workflow should run on those days.

Monthly Schedule

  • Select Monthly from the Recurring Type dropdown.

  • Choose one or more days of the month (e.g., 1st, 5th, 30th).

  • Select a time for the workflow to run on those days.

Relative (First Saturday, etc.)

Use this option to run workflows on a relative basis, such as "First Monday of the month."

  • Choose the occurrence (First, Second, Third, Fourth, or Last).

  • Select the day of the week.

  • Set the time for execution.

Example: Run the workflow on the First Monday of every month at 6:30 AM.

Screenshot Placeholder 6 – Relative schedule example

Saving the Schedule

Once you’ve configured the schedule:

  1. Double-check the details.

  2. Click the Save button to activate it.

👍 The schedule will now run automatically based on your selected criteria, as long as it’s marked Active and within the start/end date range.

Tips

  • You can add multiple schedules to the same workflow for more complex timing.

  • Use the End Date to automatically stop a schedule after a certain day.

  • Make sure your selected timezone reflects when you want the schedule to execute.

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