Scheduling Jobs Using the VDM Scheduler

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Article Goal

Guide users through the process of scheduling Jobs or Views using the built-in VDM Scheduler, allowing automated execution without manual interaction.

What Is the VDM Scheduler?

The VDM Scheduler is a built-in tool that allows users to schedule reports or job executions at specified times. Once configured, it automates job execution in the background—perfect for generating recurring reports or running long queries outside business hours.

Tip: Scheduling jobs reduces manual effort and ensures timely delivery of critical data outputs—especially for early-morning or end-of-day reporting.

Why Use Job Scheduling?

• Automate job execution for recurring tasks

• Ensure reports are run outside peak hours

• Avoid forgetting to run time-sensitive Views

• Allow unattended, background data generation

Use Case: You need to run a daily sales report at 7:00 AM every weekday and deliver results without opening VDM manually.

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Steps to Schedule a Job in VDM

Step 1: Open the Scheduler

There are two ways to open the scheduler. Either click the Scheduler icon at the bottom of the VDM window or click Calendar at the top right corner of the VDM toolbar

Step 2: Create a New Appointment

In the Ribbon Bar, under the Appointment section, click New Appointment

Step 3: Configure Appointment Details

• Enter a Subject (e.g., "Daily Sales Report")

• Set the Start Time and End Time

Optional: Add notes or descriptions to help identify the job later.

Note: VDM will attempt to run the job every minute between the Start and End Time until it completes successfully.

Step 4: Select Jobs to Run

Click Select Jobs

Choose one or more jobs from the list that you want to schedule, then click Finish to confirm your selection

Step 5: Save the Appointment

Click Save and Close to finalize your schedule

Step 6: Verify the Job Appears on the Calendar

Your new appointment will now appear on the calendar view, visually displaying the time range and subject of the scheduled job

Article Summary

The VDM Scheduler makes it easy to automate View or Job execution with a few simple steps. Once configured, the scheduler will attempt to run jobs every minute during the defined window until successful. This ensures reliability and removes the need for manual intervention—especially useful for repeatable and time-sensitive tasks.

Use Case: Schedule multiple jobs to run overnight and have results ready by the time your team starts their day.