Task Scheduler
What it does
Task Scheduler schedules a selected task transition. It can start from a chosen date and time, or begin its schedule when the current task fires, then repeat on the interval you choose.
Required item compatibility
Add it through a compatible item that shows this effect in its Tasks panel. The target task must already exist in the room.
Setup
- Add Task Scheduler to the state that should create the schedule.
- Select the task and the target state that should run later.
- Choose a date and 24-hour time, or enable Schedule Started On Trigger.
- Set the repeat count and interval.
- Test first with a short interval before using a long schedule.
Settings
| Setting | What it means |
|---|---|
| Target Task | Task that will receive the scheduled transition. |
| Target State | State the selected task should change to. |
| Select Date / Select Time | Date and 24-hour time for a fixed schedule. |
| Schedule Started On Trigger | Starts the schedule when this effect runs instead of at the fixed date and time. |
| Times Repeated | Number of scheduled repeats. |
| Repeat / Every | Interval amount and unit: Never, Minute, Hour, Day, or Week. |
Tiny example
At the start of a round, Task Scheduler schedules Close Round to move to
Completed once per minute for three test rounds.
Test and troubleshoot
- Start with a short interval and one repeat before publishing a schedule.
- Verify the selected task and target state; the scheduler changes that task, not the item that owns the effect.
- Remove or replace an obsolete schedule when you no longer need it.