Schedule Job Glossary


Here you will find a detailed view of a Scheduled Job, along with descriptions of the function and meaning of each numbered button and section.

  1. Job Name Display: The name of the scheduled job.
  2. Edit: Utilize this button to Edit an existing scheduled job.
  3. Delete: Utilize this button to delete an existing scheduled job.
  4. Clone: Utilize this button to clone the existing scheduled job.
  5. Sharing: Utilize this button to navigate to the Sharing Settings to view who has access to this particular scheduled job.
  6. Schedule this job: Utilize this button to add this job to the Salesforce Scheduler. This will update the job status. 
  7. Unschedule this job: Utilize this button to remove this job from the Salesforce Scheduler. This will update the job status.
  8. Test Job: This manually runs the job once.
  9. Job Status: Displays the scheduling status of the job, whether scheduled or unscheduled. 
  10. Job Name: The name of the scheduled job.
  11. Frequency: Displays how often the job should run, whether weekly, monthly or advanced. 
  12. Start: The date of the first job execution.
  13. End: The date of the last job execution.
  14. Number of Tasks: Displays a count of the number of scheduled tasks assigned to this job.

  15. Connection String: Displays Salesforce based connection string so the overcast can connect back to Salesforce.
  16. Hours: Displays the hours, using 24 hour time, that the scheduled job will run on that particular day.
  17. Minute: Displays the minute per hour the scheduled job will run. The job can only execute once per hour.
  18. Frequency: Weekly: This section is utilized if the Frequency field has been identified as "Weekly".
  19. Week Days: The day(s) of the week the scheduled job should run.
  20. Frequency: Monthly: This section is utilized if the Frequency field has been identified as "Monthly".
  21. Use Numbered Days: This box is checked if the scheduled job should run on the day in the "Numbered Day" field. If this box is unchecked, the job will execute on the week of the month. This field pairs with the Numbered Day field.
  22. Numbered Day: The number for the day of the month the scheduled job should execute.
  23. Week of the Month: Utilize this field in conjunction with Day of the Week to specify which week of the month the scheduled job should run.
  24. Day of the Week: The day of the week the monthly job should run.


 

  1. Advanced: This section is utilized if the Frequency field has been identified as "Advanced".
  2. CronExpression: This advanced field is utilized only if a customized job schedule more specific than Weekly or Monthly should be established. It is recommended to utilize the Apex Scheduler Documentation in conjunction with this field.
  3. Custom Links: Utilize the Apex Scheduler Documentation for more information regarding Advanced job schedules.
  4. Owner: Displays the owner of the scheduled job record.
  5. Created By: Displays the user who created the scheduled job record.
  6. Last Modified By: Displays the user who last made saved edits to the scheduled job record.
  7. Schedule Tasks: Displays tasks related to the scheduled job.