Windows Scheduled Task Manager

You may have the need to run an iMaint function using the Windows Scheduled Tasks feature. This can run a command for you on a regular basis, during slow production times, when you are out of the office, run a continuous import job, or print your scheduled PMs. If you know the program executable, and the file or command you wish to run, it can be set up as a scheduled task.

Remember, different versions of windows may have different steps to follow when creating a scheduled task. Microsoft has updated this functionality through the years, and the concept remains the same, however the steps to define a scheduled task may differ from version to version. Always consult your IT Department or System Administrator for help. This section will use Scheduled Tasks in Windows 8 in the example. Look in Administrative Tools, under Control Panel, to find the Schedule Tasks feature. Then walk through the steps to name the task, define when it should run, and what command or file it should launch and execute.

Note: You will need to use a Windows domain account that has permissions to add, and run Scheduled Tasks.

Consult your System Administrator for settings specific to your company and for help on any of the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Open the Scheduled Tasks from the Control Panel, under Administrative Tools. Select to Create a Basic Task to continue.
2	General The Create a Basic Task window allows you to Name your task, and give it a Description. Click Next to continue.
3	Triggers Triggers are the settings that define when this task should occur. Select to create a trigger to run on a schedule, where you set the date and time, or you may also set the task to run upon login, or when a workstation is locked, or on startup of the computer. If you select a date and time, you will then be asked to specify. When complete, click Next and move to Actions.
4	Actions Actions allows you to define the specific steps this task is to perform. In this example, we wish to start the iMaint Export Utility imExportGui.exe and run the AssetList.emf, which is a saved export file. Actions you may choose include, Start a Program, Send an Email or Display a Message. Working with iMaint you will most likely keep the default set as Start a Program. Click on the Browse button and navigate to find the program executable. Examples of iMaint programs to run: iMaint.exe imExportGui.exe and add an argument to call the export file name with the command -m export_file_name.emf "C:\Program Files (x86)\iMaint\Import\WizardMain.exe" /F wiz_import.xml and add an argument to call the import file with the command -m import_file_name.iwf Click Next and move to Finish.
5	Finish This is a Summary window that allows you to check your settings before you close the window.
6	The new task will display in your Task Library. To test your new task, locate it in the Task Library list. Highlight the record and click on Run. This will immediately trigger the command you set the task to run regardless of the time and date.