JCron Scheduler
Version
1.4 (last update on Jan 11, 2010)
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GPLv2 or later
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Date Added
20 June 2006
With it's very intuitive cronjob setup interface you can now run cronjobs on your site at preset periods of time with just a few clicks!
It's purpose is to simulate cron jobs through Joomla front end interface at preset periods of time for users who either don't have access to the server crontab or don't want to use it for any purpose!
How it works:
- first install the JCron component avalaible through the DOWNLOAD link
- in your Configuration area you will see a button called "Enable CRON RUN"
- by clicking that a code will be inserted into your template so cronjobs can be launched at their preset time from within your Joomla site
- after that, by clicking the "Disable CRON RUN", the code will be removed if you haven't done any modifications to it
Note*: the cronjob is launched at the preset time only if your site gets visits in place, each time a user or spider accesses your site you will have the cron running, else you might consider a server side solution!
Note**: to execute the cron jobs, we use the PHP exec() function, so your provider must have it enabled!
A very useful extension. Thank you!
This plugin saved my live a few weeks ago. I needed a quick solution to trigger a mailing component, and I needed it to be done every minute, but my server would only allow a cron of 15 min. Then I found it, and it worked like a charm out of the box. Fortunately it was installed on a very populated website so I could make it trigger every minute as I needed.
Congratulations for this great extension!
Congratulations for this great extension!
While I commend the developer for coming up with this application. It sure meet the need of those who needed cron job to be executed when this is an activitiy on the preset site. However It leaves an important gap out
"Note*: the cronjob is launched at the preset time only if your site gets visits in place, each time a user or spider accesses your site you will have the cron running, else you might consider a server side solution!"
I think the developer can go a step futher to come with with a soltion for the above. It can be an upgrade to the current one or it be an entirely new app. This will be especially uself to sites that have scheduled job and do not realy have much traffic that could triger thier scheduled jobs. But I say Kudos.!
"Note*: the cronjob is launched at the preset time only if your site gets visits in place, each time a user or spider accesses your site you will have the cron running, else you might consider a server side solution!"
I think the developer can go a step futher to come with with a soltion for the above. It can be an upgrade to the current one or it be an entirely new app. This will be especially uself to sites that have scheduled job and do not realy have much traffic that could triger thier scheduled jobs. But I say Kudos.!
This component only runs with Legacy mode enabled. I should not have to download the component, try and install it (with errors) and then have to read the forum to find out that I should have legacy mode enabled.
Anyway, who still runs legacy mode?
If the Button above says 1.5 native, then that is what it should be. Plus, how hard can it be to rewrite it for 1.5 native?
Anyway, who still runs legacy mode?
If the Button above says 1.5 native, then that is what it should be. Plus, how hard can it be to rewrite it for 1.5 native?
Owner's reply
Hav you downloaded the latest version of the component V1.4? That is the native component, please check http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/11754/47978/com_jcron1.4.1vJ1.5.zip
Struggled with webhosts Cron Manager... Gave this a go and had it going out of the box. Support was awesome with a suggestion to get it working properly. Thank you for developing this. Bye bye host and cpanel crons. Hello Jcron!
Got this working with no problems. Just what I needed and now it runs my scripts every night at midnight and emails me the result.
As it is currently designed, the cronjob is launched at the preset time only if your site gets visits in place. This means that unless it is frequently visited, the scheduling options are a moot point, as cron jobs are essentially run on demand, rather than by schedule.
The application definitely has its uses, and I am happy with the ease of configuration, but it is no substitute for time-sensitive jobs. Nevertheless, it is a keeper, and I am definitely looking forward to future implementations!
The application definitely has its uses, and I am happy with the ease of configuration, but it is no substitute for time-sensitive jobs. Nevertheless, it is a keeper, and I am definitely looking forward to future implementations!
