Does Forma require cron jobs?

[mlapl1]

Hello

I notice that there is a 'cron' directory in forma. I had a quick look at the contents and I am not sure if they need to be run and what they do exactly. So...

Do I need to run cron jobs with the latest version of forma?

Are there any times when cron jobs are required by forma? If so, what are they and where can I find the relevant information.

Thank you as ever
Andrew

[max]

Hi Andrew,

Forma does not require cron jobs, but it allows to run them, for actions such as synching with an HR system or sending scheduled e-mails.

Cron are tipically used in the following situations:

- you are using connectors (.csv files that synch Forma with a third party application, back and forth)
- you want to use scheduled reports (reports that are automatically sent to users).
- other automatic actions that have to be performed on a scheduled basis to make scheduled actions be run

If you are in one of those cases, you set up a cron job on your server and it will make Forma perform the desired action

[mlapl1]

OK ... at the moment I do not need them - except perhaps in future for automated mail.

Thanks
andrew

[max]

Ok
Under 'event manager' there are already several automatic emails that do not require a cron. Take a look at that

[mlapl1]

OK. Thank you very much.