Schedules
Manage and view scheduled SearchBlox indexing and ChatBot training tasks in a color-coded calendar.
The Schedules tab in the SearchBlox Admin interface provides a comprehensive and user-friendly way to manage and view all scheduled tasks, including Collection indexing and ChatBot training.
Key Features of the Schedules Tab
- Calendar View:
Displays all scheduled tasks in a calendar format for easy visualization.
Allows users to navigate through different time periods (days, weeks, months) using the left and right arrows beside the current date. - Scheduled Tasks:
Collection Indexing: Schedule indexing tasks to run at specific intervals (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) based on user requirements.
ChatBot Training: Schedule training tasks for chatbots to ensure they are updated with the latest data. - Color-Coding:
Tasks are color-coded based on their frequency for quick reference.
The legend at the bottom of the page explains the meaning of each color and time interval:- Once (Black)
- Hourly (Gray)
- Daily (Blue)
- Every 48 Hours (Light Blue)
- Every 96 Hours (Light Cyan)
- Weekly (Orange)
- Monthly (Green)
How to Schedule Tasks
- Collection Indexing:
Navigate to the Collections section.
Use the Schedule and Index API or the Admin interface to configure indexing schedules.
Choose the desired frequency (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) based on your requirements. - ChatBot Training:
Navigate to the ChatBot section.
Configure training schedules to ensure your chatbot is regularly updated with new data.


Navigating the Calendar
Use the left and right arrows to move between time periods (e.g., previous/next day, week, or month).
Click on a specific task to view its details or make changes.
Example Use Case:
A company schedules daily indexing (Blue) for their product catalog to ensure search results are always up-to-date.
They also schedule weekly ChatBot training (Orange) to incorporate new customer queries and improve response accuracy.
By leveraging the Schedules tab, you can efficiently manage and automate critical tasks, ensuring your SearchBlox deployment remains up-to-date and performs optimally.
Updated about 2 months ago