Using The Program Scheduler - Tieline Merlin PLUS User Manual

Using the Program Scheduler

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The program Scheduler is a powerful tool which facilitates automatically connecting and
disconnecting programs using a simple calendar-based user interface. Key features include:
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Drag and drop to add programs into the scheduler.
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Automatically load and unload programs.
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Drag the top or bottom of a scheduled program to adjust the scheduled time.
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Customization of time-zones displayed in the scheduler.
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Day, week, month, list and timeline views available.
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View a list of scheduled upcoming 'events' in a separate panel.
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Enable and disable scheduled events in a snap.
Scheduler Overview
There are several panels associated with the Program Scheduler:
1. Scheduler: Create and manage scheduled "events."
2. Scheduler Events: View a list of all scheduled events.
3. Scheduler History: View previously scheduled events.
Important Notes:
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A program attempts to dial and connect at the scheduled event start time.
enough dial time when scheduling events.
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Allow sufficient time to disconnect and dial between consecutive events.
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A scheduled event will fail if a program is already connected.
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Consider configuring events in UTC time during daylight saving transitions to simplify
set up.
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Events shorter than 15 minutes display a 15 minute time slot in the scheduler to
enhance event visibility.
Scheduling New Events
To launch the Event dialog and schedule a new program event:
1. Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Connect in the Menu Bar, then select
Scheduler to launch the Scheduler panel.
2. To add a new event click the Add event button in the Scheduler panel, or navigate to a
day and time in the Scheduler panel and double-click when you want the programmed
event to commence.
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