Job file

[oridan]

Is possible creating with PureBasic a Job File, without starting Task operations?
Thanks in advance

[Fluid Byte]

Say what?

[Henrik]

What's a job file ordian. ?
Somehow i get the feeling that you want to list all running processes, something like task manager
if so search for someting like "list processes"
most is old - pb v 3.xx- so ask again with code example if you have trouble running them.

Best Henrik

[oridan]

Say what?

What's a job file ordian. ?
Somehow i get the feeling that you want to list all running processes, something like task manager
if so search for someting like "list processes"
most is old - pb v 3.xx- so ask again with code example if you have trouble running them.

Information JOB File here: http://filext.com/detaillist.php?extdetail=JOB

Extension .JOB
Program and/or Extension Function
Windows Task Scheduler Task Object
Specific Notes
Usually found in the \WINDOWS\TASKS folder.
Note: .JOB files are fairly unique in that different .JOB files may have different icons associated with them.
The icons are stored in the .JOB file itself and MSTASK.DLL is given the task of looking for and displaying
the assigned icon when a .JOB file is encountered.
This task is assigned no matter where the .JOB file is located: your system, a network, or even on the Internet.
(Note: A security fix to MSTASK.DLL was issued by Microsoft to counter an exploit that could run malicious code
on your system through .JOB files. Look for and install patch MS04-022.)

Is possible create this type of file with PureBasic?
Many programs do it! Thanks.

[Kaeru Gaman]

> Is possible create this type of file with PureBasic?

like what?

compiling your code into a JOB instead of an EXE?
no.

writing a complex code that is able to create a JOB?
yes, if you know how exactly a JOB is constructed.


> Information JOB File here:
nope. there is exactly NO information.

PS:
unfortunately, there is no info about .JOB on wotsit, either...
http://www.wotsit.org/list.asp?search=.job&button=GO%21

[oridan]

writing a complex code that is able to create a JOB?
yes, if you know how exactly a JOB is constructed.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa446802.aspx
http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm? ... 060&page=6
http://www.codeproject.com/shell/Schedu ... Wizard.asp
http://www.codeproject.com/shell/cscheduledtask.asp

[Sparkie]

This does not create a .job file but it does create a new task. I have not had any success using NetScheduleJobAdd_() but I have had success with using AT commands. This code will set a task to start Windows Calculator in ~1 minute from runtime. Also, Task Scheduler must be running for this to work and I don't know of anyway of getting around that. If a user doesn't want Task Scheduler enabled, we should honor and respect that in our code.

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; For more info...
; http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313565
; This adds a task to run Windows Calculator one time only within the next minute
; Allow extra processing time if clock time is about to change to the next minute
; otherwise the task will wait 24 hours
If Second(Date()) > 55
  runtime$ = FormatDate("%hh:%ii", AddDate(Date(), #PB_Date_Minute, 2))
Else
  runtime$ = FormatDate("%hh:%ii", AddDate(Date(), #PB_Date_Minute, 1))
EndIf
runProg = RunProgram("cmd", "/c at " + runtime$ + " /interactive calc.exe", "", #PB_Program_Hide | #PB_Program_Open)
result = WaitProgram(runProg)
If ProgramExitCode(runProg) <> 0
  MessageRequester("Error", "Unable to process command." + #crlf$ + "Check to make sure Task Scheduler is running.", #MB_OK | #MB_ICONERROR)
Else
  MessageRequester("Success", "New task has been set to run at " + runtime$, #MB_OK | #MB_ICONINFORMATION)
EndIf
CloseProgram(runProg)

[Kaeru Gaman]

Also, Task Scheduler must be running for this to work and I don't know of anyway of getting around that.

I think there is no way to do without, because there must be an Application
that checks for scheduled tasks and start them when their time has come.
it is no native function of the OS.

writing a complex code that is able to create a JOB?
yes, if you know how exactly a JOB is constructed.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa446802.aspx
http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm? ... 060&page=6
http://www.codeproject.com/shell/Schedu ... Wizard.asp
http://www.codeproject.com/shell/cscheduledtask.asp

ok, so read that what you find behind the Links.
when you've learned how a JOB-file is constructed and where it has to be placed
and wich apps must be running etc etc
you could write an editor/creator in PB that creates JOB files using the File commands
and places it in the right place to have it run at proper time.

[oridan]

This does not create a .job file but it does create a new task. I have not had any success using NetScheduleJobAdd_() but I have had success with using AT commands. This code will set a task to start Windows Calculator in ~1 minute from runtime. Also, Task Scheduler must be running for this to work and I don't know of anyway of getting around that. If a user doesn't want Task Scheduler enabled, we should honor and respect that in our code.

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; For more info...
; http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313565
; This adds a task to run Windows Calculator one time only within the next minute
; Allow extra processing time if clock time is about to change to the next minute
; otherwise the task will wait 24 hours
If Second(Date()) > 55
  runtime$ = FormatDate("%hh:%ii", AddDate(Date(), #PB_Date_Minute, 2))
Else
  runtime$ = FormatDate("%hh:%ii", AddDate(Date(), #PB_Date_Minute, 1))
EndIf
runProg = RunProgram("cmd", "/c at " + runtime$ + " /interactive calc.exe", "", #PB_Program_Hide | #PB_Program_Open)
result = WaitProgram(runProg)
If ProgramExitCode(runProg) <> 0
  MessageRequester("Error", "Unable to process command." + #crlf$ + "Check to make sure Task Scheduler is running.", #MB_OK | #MB_ICONERROR)
Else
  MessageRequester("Success", "New task has been set to run at " + runtime$, #MB_OK | #MB_ICONINFORMATION)
EndIf
CloseProgram(runProg)

Thanks Sparkie, you found to alternatives good and works perfectly,
and this you code creates a true file job in the folder \WINDOWS\TASKS.

Thanks very much.

[Sparkie]

You're welcome oridan