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.

    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.

    Create Basic Task Wizard

  4. Choose the frequency for the upload.

    Create Basic Task Wizard- Frequency

  5. Select the Action to Start a Program.

    Create Basic Task Wizard - Action

  6. Browse for the name of the file to execute and add the parameters required in Add arguments.

    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.