Time-Based Automation

An automation is a system job that, once set up, is completed by the system without manual input from the user.

	Time-based Automation
Purpose	Automatically executes a job on a regular schedule.
Execution	Executes according to a defined schedule.
Components	A schedule and a job. Schedule: defines when the automation takes place. Job: defines the system task Engage automatically carries out.
Available Jobs	There are a large number of different jobs available. It is possible to automate: Message sendout (single messages and group messages). Data export, including raw data and various reports and statistics. Address import. Group and membership management. Tasks pertaining to specific features, such as coupon lists and related data. All Available Time-Based Jobs

Advantages

Save time and effort by automating regular system processes to take place on a regularly scheduled basis.
Reduce workload, since there is no need to set up the same job more than once.
Eliminate human error or forgetfulness in performing routine system tasks.
Increase the consistency of reporting and statistics generation. For example, generate reports and statistics at the same time every week, with the same settings.
Set up an unlimited number of automations. Connect multiple time-based and event-based automations to create complex multi-step workflows.