Schedulerslink

Schedulers run an action script on a timer.

They are global (not tied to one specific screen), so they can keep running even when no GUI is open.

Use schedulers when you want automation over time instead of a one-time action.
They are useful for repeated tasks, delayed tasks, and background logic.

Common examples:

• Update variables or text elements every few seconds (for example a custom clock/status display).
• Run periodic checks and trigger actions when conditions are met.
• Start menu effects, sounds, or other scripted behavior on a timed loop.
• Delay an action and run it later without needing a screen to stay open.

Where To Find Themlink

Open FancyMenu's menu bar while not in the layout editor, then Customization -> Manage Schedulers.

Quick Startlink

1. Open Customization -> Manage Schedulers.
2. Click Add Scheduler.
3. Build the scheduler's Action Script (this is what runs once per scheduler tick).
4. Select the scheduler and click Edit Settings.
5. Configure:
   • Scheduler ID (unique scheduler name; used by Start/Stop actions and requirements; allowed: a-z, 0-9, ., _, -)
   • Start Delay (ms) (wait time before the first tick runs)
   • Tick Delay (ms) (wait time between ticks; 0 = every game tick)
   • Ticks to Run (how many ticks to run before auto-stop; 0 = permanent)
   • Start on Launch (automatically starts this scheduler when FancyMenu loads)
6. Use Start Now to run it immediately.
7. Use Stop Now to stop it.

Control And Observe Schedulerslink

There are actions and requirements to control schedulers and check their running state.

Actionslink

• Start Scheduler takes the scheduler's ID and starts it if not already running.
• Stop Scheduler also takes the scheduler's ID and stops it.

Requirementlink

To check if a scheduler is currently running, use the Scheduler Is Running requirement, which takes the scheduler's ID.

Tipslink

1. Use clear IDs like hud_update, menu_animation, music_fade.
2. Start with a higher tick delay (for example 200-1000 ms), then lower it only if needed, to save performance.
3. In the scheduler list, right-click a scheduler to quick-edit its actions.
4. In the scheduler list, double-click a scheduler ID to rename it.