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Z-Cron built-in functions
The Z-Cron program has over 100 built-in functions that take numerous time-controlled actions in order to easily automate work processes on the computer. This enables you to carry out complex tasks without knowledge of a script language.
| Function | Description | Freeware |
|---|---|---|
| ALARM | Shows the Z-Alarm-clock window for 4 minutes. The sound will be played with the built-in speaker – in contrast to the command Z-ALARM. | |
| CHECKHTML | Check if a specific HTML page is available and if not – run a Z-Cron job. | |
| CHECKPOINT | Create Windows System Restore Point. | |
| CHECKURL | Check for internet connection and run a command if no connection has been established. | |
| CLEANFILE | Scheduled deleting of files which are older than XX days. You can set the age of the files in an input field in the task’s setup. | |
| CLEANUPDIR | Delete all files and subdirectories in the selected directory which are older than XX days. You can set the age of the files using an input field in the task ‘s setup. This command works recursively. | |
| COPYDIR | Copy a directory. | |
| COPYFILE | Copy file(s). | |
| DELETE | Delete file(s). | |
| DESTROY | Close a window/application. | |
| DOWNLOAD | Download file via HTTP protocol. | |
| DYNIPMAIL | Check dynamic IP address and send e-mail if it changes. | |
| EMPTY-TRASH | Empty Windows recycle bin on all drives. | |
| FS20-SEND | Sends a command to an FS20 receiver to automatically control connected home devices. | |
| GETCGI | Check for/run internet CGI script. | |
| GETURL | File download using HTTP protocol. | |
| HIBERNATE | Sets computer into hibernate mode with the possibility to reactivate it after a certain period of time. | |
| HOSTPING | With this function you can send “PINGs” to a host name to test a computer’s reaction time and availability. | |
| INFO | Shows the saved info message on the screen for 4 minutes. | |
| IPCAM-MAIL | Take a photo with an IP camera and send it to an email address. | |
| KILL | Quits a program. | |
| KILLWIN | Quit a program given its window name. | |
| KILLWIN-JOB | Quit a program given its window name and run a Z-Cron job afterwards. | |
| LASTRUN | Launches a program and shuts down the computer after the program has finished. | |
| LOCKMYPC | Lock computer/workstation. | |
| LOGFILECLEAR | Delete Z-Cron log file. | |
| LOGOFF | Log out of the system. | |
| Send email with SMTP. | ||
| MAIL-ATTACH | Checks a directory for files and sends – if availableas an e-mail attachment. | |
| MESSAGE | Send message to a computer or workgroup (Microsoft messenger service). | |
| MOH-PLAY | Start Music on Hold (MoH). | |
| MOH-STOP | Stop Music on Hold (MoH). | |
| MONITOROFF | Switch off screen (Powersave). | |
| MONITORON | Switch on screen (Powersave). | |
| MOVEDIR | Move directory/folder. | |
| MOVEFILE | Move file(s). | |
| MP3-FOLDER | Play all MP3 files located in one folder. | |
| MP3-FOLDER-LOOP | Play all MP3 files within a folder in a contiuous loop. | |
| MP3-PLAY | Play MP3 media file. | |
| MP3-HALT | Pause the playback of an MP3 file | |
| MP3-RESUME | Resume the playback of an MP3 file | |
| MP3-STOP | Stop the playback of an MP3 file | |
| MSSQL-DESK-START | Starting MSSQL desktop. | |
| MSSQL-DESK-STOP | Ending MSSQL desktop. | |
| NIC-START | Switch on a selected network card. | |
| NIC-STOP | Switch off a selected network card. | |
| NTPTIME | Synchronize system time with a NTP time server. You need access to a time server and must not use a firewall blocking UDP port 37 because time is adjusted using this port. | |
| OPEN | The display is carried out with the application registered for the file type. | |
| PAPER-SHUFFLE | Load a random picture from a specified folder and set it as the PC wallpaper (Freeware Version supports only 20 pictures). | |
| PC-TIMER | Puts the computer into hibernation and wakes it up at a specified time. | |
| PING | Command to send “PINGs” to an IP-Address to test a computer’s reaction time and availability. | |
| PLAY | Playing multi-Media file. The account is carried out with the application registered for the file type. | |
| POWERCHANGE | Switch electrical device over the USB port. | |
| POWERINTERVAL | Switches an electronic device on or off for a specified number of seconds. | |
| POWEROFF | Switch off electrical device over the USB port. | |
| POWERON | Switch on electrical device over the USB port. | |
| POWERSWITCH | Switch electrical device on if it was off – off if it was on. | |
| PRINTFILE | Print a file or document. | |
| RAS-DIAL | Establish an internet/VPN connection with Dialup network connections (Modem/ISDN). | |
| RAS-HANGUP | Disconnect internet/VPN connection. | |
| REBOOT | Reboot computer. | |
| REMOTE-SHUTDOWN | Shut down a remote computerin your network. | |
| RMDIR | Delete a directory. | |
| SCREENMAIL | Send screen as image via email. | |
| SCREENSAVEON | Switch on screensaver. | |
| SCREENSAVEOFF | Switch off screensaver. | |
| SELFTEST | Virus self test. | |
| SENDLOGFILE | Send Z-Cron log file as e-mail. | |
| SENDSSHCMD | Sends a command via SSH to a remote computer | |
| SERVICE-RESTART | Restarts the selected system service. | |
| SERVICE-START | Starts the selected system service. | |
| SERVICE-STOP | Stops the selected system service. | |
| SERVICE-WATCH | Monitors the selected system service. | |
| SETARCHIVBIT | Set archive bit. | |
| SHADOW-COPY | Create a shadow copy a selected drive. | |
| SHUTDOWN | Shut down computer. | |
| SHUTDOWN-MESSAGE | Shut down computer with alert message. | |
| STANDBY | Sets the computer into Standby mode. | |
| STARTREMOTE | Start a Z-Cron job on a computer in the network. | |
| THERMO-OFF | Start job if temperature is below specified threshold. | |
| THERMO-ON | Start job if temperature is above specified threshold. | |
| TIMESTAMP | Write a timestamp into the log file. | |
| TOUCHFILES | Change file timestamps (last access/last change). | |
| UNZIP | Unzip ZIP file in the indicated directory. | |
| VBSRIPT | Execute VBScript code. | |
| VIDEO-FOLDER | Play all video files within a folder using the Z-Cron Video Player | |
| VIDEO-PLAY | Starts playback of a video with the Z-Cron Video Player | |
| VIDEO-STOP | Stops the Z-Cron Video Player | |
| VOLUMECONTROL | Change volume or set to “mute”. Currently not supported on Windows Vista/7/8. | |
| VPN-CONNECT | Establish a connection to a VPN server. | |
| VPN-DISCONNECT | Terminate the connection to a VPN server. | |
| WAKEONLAN | Switch on computers in the local network. | |
| WAKEUPONSTANDBY | Puts the computer into hibernation and wakes it up at a specified time. | |
| WALLPAPER | Change Windows desktop background picture. | |
| WATCH | Monitors a program.If a monitored program “dies”- it will be restarted. | |
| WATCH-JOB | Program supervision starts a Z Cron job if the indicated program hasn’t started. | |
| WAVEPLAY | Play a .wav file. | |
| Z-ALARM | Shows Z-Alarm clock window for 4 minutes and plays the file zcron.wav. | |
| ZIPFILE | Save file into a ZIP file. | |
| ZIPFOLDER | Save directory into a ZIP file. | |
| FTP-START | Starts the built-in FTP / SFTP server module | |
| FTP-STOP | Disables the built-in FTP / SFTP server module | |
| MEDIA-EJECT | Eject CD/DVD, RDX, USB and removable drives | |
| USB-CONNECT-ON | Cleware Turn on USB Connect | |
| USB-CONNECT-OFF | Cleware Turn off USB Connect |
Z-Cron Task monitoring
You can use the built-in e-mail function to be notified of the progress of the actions or to monitor your computer system.