The status window tells you what Automation is currently doing.
The Pause or Start scheduler button allows
you to override the default scheduler settings. You may want to pause Automation if you are working.
The Run Now button allows you to start an unscheduled run. If
you have more than 1 action defined you are shown a list of the current actions.
Select the action to run. By default, the default (discussed
later) action is selected. The default action is indicated by a *. To
confirm the action to run press the Run button or double click on the
required action.
The Run Default Now button runs the default task.
This is set-up in the scheduled tasks options page.
When a run is taking place you can click on this button to cancel a run.
The OPTIONS button allows you to configure Automation. You can choose
when download and tasks are run.
One Stop Order Processing Button
Some of the Automation for One Stop Order Processing settings are setup by using One Stop Order Processing. This includes the import details and order processing tasks. See One Stop Order Processing for more information
Advanced Order Processor
If you need to provide more advanced order processing tasks, for example, turn the order red if more than 2 items are ordered or calculate the correct box to put the items into you can use the Advanced Order Processor. See Advanced Order Processor for more information
The results and progress of each run are displayed in the history window.
You can choose to not show Automation in the Windows Task bar (normally the area at the bottom of the screen). Generally Automation runs all the time and you may not want it to easily accessible. To display Automation again click on the small icon in the notification area of the task bar.
Menus
Automations menu is activated by right clicking on the Automation icon in the notification area
The available options are:
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Run Now. Run Automation immediately
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Pause Scheduler. Pause the scheduler
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Options. Display the options dialog
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Close. Close Automation