Scheduling
Automatically run imports and exports at specified times. Useful for regular data updates and backups.
Schedule Types
Immediate Execution
Starts processing immediately after setup. Used for regular imports/exports.
Scheduled (One-time)
Runs once at a specified date and time.
Use cases:
- Import large datasets at night
- Update data outside business hours
- Apply campaign data at a specific time
Recurring
Runs repeatedly at set intervals.
Interval options:
| Unit | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes | Run every X minutes | Every 30 minutes |
| Hours | Run every X hours | Every 2 hours |
| Days | Run every X days | Daily, every 3 days |
| Weeks | Run every X weeks | Weekly, bi-weekly |
| Months | Run every X months | Monthly |
How to Set Up Scheduled Execution
For Import
- 1Upload file on Import screen
- 2Expand 'Schedule Settings' section
- 3Select execution type (immediate, scheduled, recurring)
- 4Click 'Start Import'
For Export
- 1Select columns on Export screen
- 2Expand 'Schedule Settings' section
- 3Select execution type
- 4Click 'Start Export'
Managing Scheduled Jobs
Dashboard View
View scheduled jobs and next execution times on the dashboard.
History Screen
View and manage scheduled job details in the history screen.
Operations:
- Enable/disable jobs
- Delete jobs
- View execution history
Use Cases
Regular Inventory Updates
Automatically import inventory CSV from external systems daily.
Example settings:
- Interval: Daily
- Time: 6:00 AM
Order Data Backup
Export order data weekly for backup purposes.
Example settings:
- Interval: Weekly
- Day: Monday
Bulk Price Updates
Import price data timed with sale start.
Example settings:
- Type: Scheduled (one-time)
- Time: Midnight on sale start date
Important Notes
- Scheduled jobs are managed on the server
- If execution fails due to network issues, it will retry at the next scheduled time
- For large data recurring jobs, adjust intervals considering server load