Windows: Using Operating System Scheduler

1. Create a MATLAB Script: Save your MATLAB code in a .m file, e.g., myScript.m:

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disp('Running my daily task at 6 PM!'); % Your code here exit; % Close MATLAB after execution

2. Create a Batch File: Create a .bat file (e.g., run_matlab_script.bat) to run the script in MATLAB:

1	"C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2023a\bin\matlab.exe" -batch "run('C:\path\to\myScript.m')"

• Replace R2023a with your MATLAB version.
• Replace C:\path\to\myScript.m with the full path to your script.
3. Schedule with Windows Task Scheduler:
• Open Task Scheduler (search for it in Windows).
• Click Create Task (not Basic Task for daily scheduling).
• General Tab:
• Name the task (e.g., "Run MATLAB Daily").
• Check "Run whether user is logged on or not" for reliability.
• Triggers Tab:
• Click New → Set trigger to Daily at 6:00 PM.
• Ensure "Enabled" is checked.
• Actions Tab:
• Click New → Action: Start a Program.
• Browse to your .bat file (e.g., C:\path\to\run_matlab_script.bat).
• Conditions/Settings:
• Optional: Set conditions like "Start only if computer is on AC power."
• Save the task, entering your user credentials if prompted.
4. Test:
• Right-click the task in Task Scheduler and select Run to verify it executes correctly.