Repeating Background Commands v.2.0

This tutorial covers how to use an Entrance command to repeat at a user defined interval. This is useful for devices that automatically disconnect after a period of time without any activity. Another use is to query a device for a feedback every few seconds.  

1. Open Entrance.
2. Add Entrance.
3. Assign Command.
4. Select Entrance.
5. Entrance Properties.
6. Repeatabe.
7. Interval.
8. Define Interval.
9. Save.

Step One: Open Entrance

Click on the + sign next to the Panel name and you will see all the items which make up that panel including item called "Entrance".

Step Two: Add Entrance

Right Mouse button click on the "Entrance" item and select "Add Entrance". Default entrance name "Entrance" is created.

Step Three: Assign Command

Drag and drop a device command that you would like to keep executing in the background.

Step Four: Select Entrance

You will see the command be a part of the entrance in both the middle pane and the left hand pane of the iRule Builder. Click on the created "Entrance" item.

Step Five: Entrance Properties

On the bottom left hand pane of the builder you will see the properties of your entrance.

Step Six: Repeatable

Click on the drop-down arrow for "repeatable" item and select "YES".

Step Seven: Interval

Once "YES" is selected, "repeat every (sec)" option becomes available with default of 0.2 seconds between repeating the commands of the entrance.

Step Eight: Define Interval

Change it to your desired repeating time segment in seconds and press the Enter key.

Step Nine: Save

Click on the Save icon to save your work. Alternatively, you can click on File than Save or by pressing CTRL+S on the PC.