Schedule Updates for Geodatabase Regions

Geodatabase Regions (GRRs) are “snapshots” of the subnetwork as stored in the geodatabase. They should be updated routinely so that exports always have the most accurate information.

IMPORTANT:

You can update GRRs individually.
You can use the Ctrl and Shift keys to multi-select, then update the selected GRRs.
You can update all GRRs at any time by clicking the Update All button.
- However, given the processing time, the best practice is to schedule routine updates during off hours.

Existing schedules are listed along the left-hand side. Click an existing schedule to view upcoming days/time for the update.

To create a new schedule, follow these steps:

Select Schedule from the drop-down.
Click the Add New button.
Type a Title for the schedule. We recommend a concise but descriptive title so that it is understandable at a glance. For example, “Sunday Night at 1am,” or “Every Night at 1am.”
For standard schedules, use the Weekly Scheduler. This allows you to choose days and set the same start time for all chosen days. In the following image, the update starts at 1:00 am on Sunday and Wednesday.
1. Choose the Start Time.
2. Choose the Days.
TIP: You can have multiple schedules to accommodate different start times. For example, you can have an update for Wednesday start at 1:00 am, and have a separate schedule for Sunday to start at 3:00 am.
Use the toggle to choose “Only Update GRRs with Deltas” or not. The application knows which subnetwork have undergone changes since the last scheduled run, and it only updates those associated GRRs.

IMPORTANT: This toggle relies upon the GDBM action handlers FindEditedSubnetworks and CollectEditedSubnetworksAndUpdateTimestamps.
Click Save.
For advanced schedules, use the Custom Scheduler. This allows you to create a crontab expression to accommodate situations like “First of the Month,” or “Every Third Week,” etc.
1. The dialog provides template examples. Click an example to see the equivalent crontab expression.
2. Hover over the expression to see a tool tip that labels the parts of the expression.
3. Search “crontab expression” on the web to see more examples or find an expression builder to assist you.
After populating the expression, click Save.

TIP: If something occurred during a scheduled update that prevented the update from completing, you can click the existing schedule and then click Restart. However, be aware of the processing time required. Processing time varies by company and size of the subnetworks. Over time, you get a feel for how long schedules take to complete.