Retail scheduler parameters (form)

Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack

Click Retail > Setup > Parameters > Retail scheduler parameters.

Use this form to select the default settings for Retail Scheduler.

Task that uses this form

Enter parameters for Retail Scheduler

The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.

Fields and buttons in AX 2012 R3

Field

Description

Server name

Enter the name of the computer that hosts the message database for Async Server.

Database server instance

Enter the name of the SQL Server instance that hosts the message database for Async Server.

Note

If you’re using the default instance in Microsoft SQL Server Express, you must leave this field blank. If you’re using a subsequent instance in SQL Server Express, enter the instance name.

Database name

Enter the name of the message database for Async Server.

Try count

Enter the number of times that a failed stage of the data transfer will be retried. If you enter zero, the number of retries is unlimited.

SQL Change tracking

Indicates whether SQL Server change tracking is enabled on the Microsoft Dynamics AX database. Change tracking must be enabled to use data distribution features in Retail. Contact the database administrator if change tracking is not enabled.

Retention period in days

Enter the number of days that upload session history, download session history, and data packages in the working folders will be retained. For more information about upload sessions and download sessions, see View or cancel retail data distribution sessions.

Sync metadata (button)

Synchronizes configuration data for Commerce Data Exchange with the message database at headquarters.

This process happens automatically every time a job is run. However, if you make configuration changes that must take effect immediately, you can run the process manually by clicking this button.

Fields in AX 2012 R2 and AX 2012 Feature Pack

Field

Description

System in use

Select this check box to turn on the distribution system.

This option enables preactions to be generated for table changes.

Number of documents in batch task

Enter the largest number of documents that is processed in a single batch job.

Days actions exist

Enter the number of days until an action is automatically deleted. Enter 0 (zero) to prevent automatic deletion. To delete actions immediately, enter -1.

Days scheduler logs exist

Enter the number of days until a log file for Retail Scheduler is automatically deleted. Enter 0 (zero) to prevent automatic deletion. To delete log files immediately, enter -1.

Days messages exist

Enter the number of days until a message for Synch Service is automatically deleted. Enter 0 (zero) to prevent automatic deletion. To delete messages immediately, enter -1.

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