Timers and how they work
Timers are tools that allow us to run logic periodically at a scheduled date and time, and this event is usually called a batch job. It can also be invoked from application logic, via the Wake event.
There are a set of elements on the platform related to Timers that allow us to have a better understanding of their context:
Figure 15.14 – OutSystems elements related to Timers
With this information, we will be able to understand the following further examination of this topic.
To create a Timer, work through the following steps:
- Click on Service Studio's Processes tab, right-click on the Timers folder, and select the Add Timer option:
Figure 15.15 – Create a Timer in Service Studio
- Then we select which server action will be executed when the Timer runs. Alternatively, we can choose the New Server Action option, thus creating a new server action where we can create our...
