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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

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

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

Thanks
andrew

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

OK. Thank you very much.