Periodic Data Upload to MapInfo Stratus using Windows7

To schedule a periodic data upload to MapInfo Stratus using Windows7:

  1. Navigate to Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Administrative Tools > Task Scheduler to open the Task Scheduler dialog box.
    Figure 1. Task Scheduler

  2. Find and click the task folder in the tree that you want to create your task in. .
  3. In the Actions pane, click Create Basic Task and in the wizard, enter the name of the task that should be scheduled and a description.
    Figure 2. Create Basic Task Wizard

  4. Choose the frequency for the upload.
    Figure 3. Create Basic Task Wizard- Frequency

  5. Select the Action to Start a Program.
    Figure 4. Create Basic Task Wizard - Action

  6. Browse for the name of the file to execute and add the parameters required in Add arguments.
    Figure 5. Create Basic Task Wizard – Start a Program

    The next screen shows a summary of the scheduled task.

  7. Click Finish to set the scheduled task.