Note
Due to continuous improvements, the user interface may not be exactly the same as presented in the video.
Scheduled triggers allow workflows to be run at a predetermined time or interval. Automated scheduling ensures workflows run at the same time for every instance, making it easier to monitor, debug, and manage. Custom cron expressions can be used to create specific timing for workflow execution.
The Schedule trigger is found in
tab on the window.Cron Expressions
A cron expression is a string of fields separated by spaces, representing a schedule in time-based syntax. The string is formatted as *, representing minute, hour, day of the month, month, and day of the week, respectively.
Basic syntax:
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Minute: The minute field can be any number from 0 to 59.
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Hour: The hour field can be any number from 0 to 23.
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Day of the Month: This field can be any number between 1 and 31, depending on the month.
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Month: This field can be a number from 1 (January) to 12 (December).
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Day of the Week: This ranges from 0 (Sunday) to 7 (also Sunday).
More complex syntax and testing of expressions can be found at Cron Guru.