Using the scheduler
Internet Download Accelerator user guide.
To open the scheduler window choose the Scheduler item from the Tools menu.
The scheduler lets you control the operation of Internet Download Accelerator in automatic mode. It is convenient to use the scheduler in the following cases :
- if it is necessary to download files at certain time or on certain days of week;
- if it is necessary to disconnect from the Internet or shut down PC at certain time.
Selecting downloads
To select files to download according to schedule you need to choose the "Schedule" item from the context menu or from the "File" menu . After this the sign will appear in the download status showing that the file is scheduled for download.
By choosing the "Scheduler" item from the "Tools" menu or by clicking on the button on the toolbar you will get the scheduler options window.
Setting time and parameters of scheduler start
You can choose one of the following modes:
Once - the scheduler starts once at the specified time;
On days of week - the scheduler will be starting on the specified days of week;
Everyday - the scheduler starts everyday.
After you selected and set a mode you have to specify start time for the scheduler. The button sets the current time.
Setting time and parameters of scheduler finish
Specify scheduler finish time and, if needed, choose the "Execute everyday" option.
Setting actions carried out after the scheduler finished its jobs
Here you can specify what actions should be carried out when the scheduler finishes all of its jobs. The following actions are possible:
Shut down the computer
If this option is checked Internet Download Accelerator will shut down the PC when scheduled downloads are completed.
Close the program
If this option is checked Internet Download Accelerator will quit when scheduled downloads are completed.
Disconnect from the Internet
If this option is checked Internet Download Accelerator will disconnect from the Internet when scheduled downloads are completed. This option works only if you use dial-up connection.
Clear the list of scheduled jobs
Choose this option to force Internet Download Accelerator to clear the list of scheduled jobs after finishing scheduled work.