Adding a Script to the Scheduler

To add a script to the scheduler:

  1. From the WS_FTP Scheduler dialog, click File > New > Custom. The Schedule Item Properties dialog appears.
  2. In the Start Date and End Date boxes, set the dates for when you want this recurring task to begin and when you want it to end.
  3. In the Start Time box, enter the time of day you want the task to run.
  4. In the Executable box, enter the full path to the ftpscrpt.exe application.
  5. In the Command box, enter -f followed by the full path to the script you want WS_FTP Scheduler to run. If the path contains spaces, put quotation marks around the path.
  6. Enter your Username and Password in the boxes provided.
    Note: If you are on a domain, include the domain name in the Username box. Example: IPSWITCH_D\userid
  7. Select the frequency of the recurring transfer in the Schedule Frequency area.
  8. Click OK to add this task to the scheduler.