running php script ever x minutes

[thepain009]

Hi,

I need to make a script execute every 60 seconds. I know that it is possible if the website with the script is open. But, is it possible to do that without the website open?

Thank you in advance

 

[Dweezel]

If you're on a linux server google for "cron job".

 

[thepain009]

Hmmm, what about if Im using Windows server?

 

[thepain009]

Wohoo! I accomplished my task by using a VB script and Windows Task Scheduler.

I found the info at:

http://www.eggheadcafe.com/PrintSearchContent.asp?LINKID=139

 

[jemminger]

you don't need to use vb at all... php can be run from the command line, so all your scheduled task has to do is call "php.exe c:\path\to\my\file.php"



-jeff

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try { succeed(); } catch(E) { tryAgain(); } finally { rtfm(); }
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[thepain009]

Ohh, that works too However it makes the black cmd window appear, which can get slightly annoying when using the computer that the server is on.

 

[litton1]

can i just ask a question please jemminger. would the command "php.exe c:\path\to\my\file.php" go into a batch file and then the batch file fun from task scheduler? I am going to set one up but not sure how. thx

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[jemminger]

yes you can put it in a batch file and call the batch file from scheduler, or you can just put "php.exe c:\path\to\my\file.php" in the "Run:" line. you might also have to put the document location "c:\path\to\my" in the "Start in" line as well

-jeff

http://www.jeffemminger.com

try { succeed(); } catch(E) { tryAgain(); } finally { rtfm(); }
i like your sleeves...they're real big

 

[litton1]

thx, i will give it a go :~)

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