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# Execution Tab

An **Action** is given a schedule for when it should execute.

This may be either manually triggered by an operator running the **Action** when required, automatically at scheduled intervals, automatically following completion of a previous **Action**, or by monitoring for a specific file to arrive.

And as the business needs change, you may need to change the schedule upon which the action is executed via this tab.

When an **Action** executes, it results in either a Success, Cancelled, Warning , or Error status.

## Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| The main purpose of this action is to... | Select the appropriate button specifying whether the intent is to import or export data. |
| Run Action via | Select the method to use for triggering the execution of this **Action**. |

The fields that will populate the lower part of the window depends on the entry selected in the **Run Action via** option box.