Run on the Desktop
Select this option to run the Scheduler on the desktop. The startup can be Normal, Minimized on the taskbar or Background with no icon on the taskbar. A benefit of running Normal on the desktop is that the progress of the schedule is visible providing valuable insight during development.
Use this option only in special cases when the Scheduler cannot run as a service due to the limitations of the Connectors.
Automatic Startup
When running on the desktop, to start the Scheduler automatically, add a shortcut for the Scheduler to the Windows Startup folder. The easiest way to do so is to drag the Scheduler Engine item in the XLReporter\Useful Shortcuts program group (C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\XLReporter\Useful Shortcuts) to the Windows Startup folder.
To access the startup folder for all users, open a Run dialog by pressing the Windows key + r. Enter the command shell:common startup and click OK.
Stopping the Scheduler
When the scheduler is running, it can be stopped from the Scheduler menu option or from the Project tab of the Project Explorer.
Event Triggers (Version 14 and above)
When a PLC goes offline, the Scheduler will require a restart. A restart of the Scheduler can be automated by configuring a Run an Application action with the Application set as bin\xlrScheduleReset.exe. This should be triggered periodically at a time when the events are typically not active.
For more information see How to Start the Schedule Automatically.