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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Adding Schedule Frequencies

Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer

What Is It?

Use this procedure to add Schedule Frequencies in the Enterprise Manager.

Adding New Schedule Frequencies

To add a new frequency, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Schedule Master under the Administration topic. The Schedule Master screen displays

  2. Select the schedule in the Schedule Selection list

  3. Select the Frequency tab in the Schedule Details frame

  4. Select Add. The Frequency Definition Wizard displays

  5. Select the Create new frequency radio button

  6. Enter a name describing the new frequency in the Frequency Name text box

  7. Select Next

  8. Define the Schedule Frequency. For more information, refer to Frequency Definition in the Concepts online help

  9. (Optional) Select Forecast to view the calendar for the new frequency, then select OK to close the Forecast window

  10. Select Finish to save and close the wizard

  11. Select Close ☒ (to the right of the Schedule Master tab) to close the Schedule Master screen

Adding Existing Schedule Frequencies

To add an existing frequency, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Schedule Master under the Administration topic. The Schedule Master screen displays

  2. Select the schedule in the Schedule Selection list

  3. Select the Frequency tab in the Schedule Details frame

  4. Select Add. The Frequency Definition Wizard displays

  5. Select the Using existing frequency radio button

  6. Select an existing frequency in the Frequency list or use Find to locate it

  7. Select Next

  8. Select Forecast to confirm the frequency selection, then select OK to close the Forecast window

  9. Select Back to select another existing or create a new frequency

  10. Select Finish to save and close the wizard

  11. Select Close ☒ (to the right of the Schedule Master tab) to close the Schedule Master screen :::

FAQs

Q: How do you save a new schedule frequencies record?

After completing the required fields, select the Save button on the toolbar to save the schedule frequencies record.

Q: Can you add schedule frequencies for multiple platforms?

Yes. This page covers schedule frequencies for multiple platforms or contexts: Adding New Schedule Frequencies, Adding Existing Schedule Frequencies.

Glossary

Frequency: A set of rules that defines when a job or schedule is eligible to run, based on calendar rules, day-of-week settings, period offsets, and other timing criteria.

Calendar: A named collection of dates in OpCon used by schedules and frequencies to determine when automation runs or is excluded. Calendars can represent holidays, working days, or any custom date set.

Schedule: A named container for jobs in OpCon, built for a specific date to create that day's automation. Schedules define build settings, frequencies, and the jobs that run within them.