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JCron Scheduler 
Version
1.0 (last update on Mar 26, 2008)
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8
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34
License
GPL
Non-Commercial
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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!
bymarnie1310 on October 30, 2008
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.
bywb7shc on November 22, 2007
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!
byseatonnet on October 20, 2007
Never having used a CRON scheduler before it was an interesting experiment that worked 'out of the box'
Nice and tidy install, simple setup and ease of use.
Nice and tidy install, simple setup and ease of use.
I tried and tried to get my cron to work, both through the crontab and my host's control panel, no luck. Then I installed JCron Scheduler, set up a job, and it ran the very first try! Thank you!