Polling Loop

The 'Name' property is used to identify the Import Schedule within the Grooper UI and configuration dialogs.

Choose a name that clearly describes the schedule's purpose or the type of import it controls. For example, use names like Daily Invoice Import or Weekly HR Documents.

This name is also included in job descriptions and logs, making it easier to track and audit automated import activity.

Can be one of the following types:

The 'Provider' property specifies which Import Provider will be used when jobs are submitted by this schedule.

Import Providers define the source, method, and settings for importing content into Grooper. This includes file system locations, mail servers, content repositories, and more.

When configuring this property:

• Select an Import Provider that matches the type of content and source you wish to automate.
• Ensure the provider is fully configured and tested before associating it with a schedule.

Changing the provider will affect all future jobs submitted by this schedule.

The 'Minimum Items' property sets a threshold for the number of items (such as files or documents) that must be available before an import job is submitted.

This helps prevent jobs from running too frequently with small batches, optimizing system throughput and resource usage.

• Set this value to 1 to trigger jobs as soon as any items are available.
• Increase the value to require larger batches before triggering.

Example: If set to 10, the schedule will only submit a job when at least 10 items are ready for import.

The 'Priority' property determines the order in which jobs are processed by the system. Lower values indicate higher priority.

Use this property to ensure that critical imports are processed before less important ones. For example, set a lower value for time-sensitive imports and a higher value for routine or background jobs.

• Default value is typically 3.
• Adjust as needed to balance workload and meet business requirements.

Note: Priority only affects the order of job processing, not the schedule's trigger conditions.

The 'Interval' property defines how much time must elapse between the end of one import attempt and the start of the next.

Specify the interval using a combination of hours (h), minutes (m), and seconds (s). For example:

• 1h (every hour)
• 5m (every 5 minutes)
• 1h 30m (every 1 hour and 30 minutes)
• 1m 30s (every 1 minute and 30 seconds)

Choose an interval that balances the need for timely imports with system performance and resource usage. Shorter intervals result in more frequent polling and may increase system load.

When 'Always Check Again' is set to true, the Polling Loop will immediately attempt another import as soon as a job finishes, without waiting for the next scheduled interval.

This is useful when you want to maximize throughput and ensure that all available items are imported as quickly as possible.

If set to false, the schedule will wait until the next interval before attempting another import, regardless of whether new items are available.

Use this property to control the aggressiveness of polling, especially in high-volume or time-sensitive environments.

The 'Hours of Operation' property restricts the Polling Loop to only run during specified time ranges each day.

Enter one or more time ranges using the format HH:mm-HH:mm, separated by commas if needed. For example:

• 08:00-17:00 (8 AM to 5 PM)
• 06:00-09:00, 15:00-18:00 (6-9 AM and 3-6 PM)

If this property is left blank, the schedule will run 24 hours per day.

Use this setting to ensure that imports only occur during business hours or other approved periods, preventing activity during nights, weekends, or maintenance windows.

A combination of the following flags:

The 'Days of Week' property restricts job submission to specific days. Use this to prevent jobs from running on weekends, holidays, or other non-working days.

• Select one or more days to control when the schedule is evaluated.
• Choose 'All' to allow jobs on any day.

Example: To run imports only on weekdays, select Monday through Friday.

This property is especially useful for aligning automated imports with business hours or operational windows.