Autoscribe
Autoscribe has unveiled a completely revised version of the scheduler module for the Matrix Gemini LIMS. The versatile Matrix scheduler runs as a service so that even if a user logs off their PC, the schedule is still executed. It allows the scheduling of user-defined tasks based on specific dates or dates built from the classifiers of years, months, weeks, days and times. One example might be: 14.30 on the third Thursday of January, March, and September.
The module also allows non-working dates (i.e. weekends and public holidays) to be programmed in with the option to include or exclude tasks that would be scheduled to occur during these periods. Where a user task is not allowed to be launched on either a weekend or a public holiday and an actual scheduled date falls at that time, the scheduled date can be rescheduled forwards or backwards.
The scheduler comprises three parts: new workflow screens to manage the scheduling of user tasks and holidays from within Matrix Gemini itself, a separate task launcher that is a Windows service and the actual task libraries that contain the specific tasks. The task launcher not only performs Matrix operations but is also capable of running any appropriate Windows executable files.
Two predefined task libraries are installed with the scheduler: sample registration using a bulk sample registration template and printing or exporting of predefined reports using Crystal Reports. Both these task libraries automate the corresponding manual action from within Matrix Gemini. Other task libraries can be developed and added. User task management allows the management and scheduling of user tasks. It has all the usual management screens as well as screens for viewing user task launches and for the scheduling of user tasks.
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