NT Service Module 6.x - Please read this entire file carefully
The NT service module is an optional addon and requires a separate download and purchase. If the NT service module software is not unlocked within 30 days, the NT service module will remove the service. This module can only be used with version 6.0 or later. The NT service module launches the Scheduler Engine if it is shut down. When a user logs out, the scheduler engine will shut down. The NT service module will restart the engine after logout and periodically check to see that the engine is always running. This module will also launch the engine on startup if the Service Startup Type is set to Automatic (default). The software and scheduler engine will still continue to run normally but without NT service.
Getting Started
Service Control Summary
Recommended settings in Service Control Manager
Getting Started
1. Install the NT service using the Service menu from the module front panel. The NT Service Module window does not need to be kept open. You will only need it to register the software , change settings, or remove the service.
2. Go to the Windows Service Control Manager via the Control Panel. Set the logon properties for the NT Service as shown in the Recommended Settings table below. Start the NT Service.
Notes:
1. For version 6.x+, the default scheduler engine Port = 1965. DO NOT change this value, unless you have previously changed the engine port value within the software. The port value in the NT service module should match the port value in the user interface.
2. The Period is the time interval in minutes with which the NT service module will check that the engine is running. The default is 5 minutes. When a user logs out, the scheduler engine will shut down. The Service will then relaunch the engine within Period set (default = 5 minutes).
3. If you change the Port or Period settings, from the Service module, the Service needs to be restarted from the Service Control Manager.
Install Service |
Use NT Service Module |
Remove Service |
Use NT Service Module |
Start Service |
Use Service Control Manager (from control panel) |
Stop Service |
Use Service Control Manager (from control panel) |
Change Port or Period settings |
Use NT Service Module |
Register Software (unlock software) |
Use NT Service Module |
Recommended settings in Service Control Manager
Account |
User Account - You must enter your username/password and have administrative privileges. If you do not satisfy the above conditions, you will get the following error: Service did not startup or respond in a timely manner. |
Interact with desktop |
NO (unchecked) |
Startup Type |
Automatic (default) |