Using the Timer Task

Use the Timer Task to pause the execution of the package. Do this by first selecting one of the following Pause Modes:

  1. Fixed Time
  2. Wait Until
  3. Wait Until Variable

Then configure the settings associated with the selected Pause Mode.

Fixed Time

The fixed time Pause Mode will always pause execution for the same amount of time.

Timer Task Editor - Fixed Time

Pause For

The amount of time to pause execution for specified by the following settings:

  • Days: For the number of days to pause execution. Can have a maximum value of 365.
  • Hours: For the number of hours to pause execution. Can have a maximum value of 23.
  • Minutes: For the number of minutes to pause execution. Can have a maximum value of 59.
  • Seconds: For the number of seconds to pause execution. Can have a maximum value of 59.

Wait Until

The wait until Pause Mode will pause execution until the current system date time is equal to or greater than the specified date time.

Timer Task Editor - Wait Until

Wait Until

The date time to pause execution until. Specify by selecting a date and a time.

Wait Until Variable

The wait until variable Pause Mode will pause execution until the current system date time is equal to or greater than the value of the specified variable.

Timer Task Editor - Wait Until Variable

Wait Until

The date time to pause execution until the specified selected variable.