# Alternative scheduling techniques

Some users prefer to use other methods of running scheduled documents besides the built-in Synk scheduler. Here are some typical ways:

- Use cron to launch a document via the command line at particular times. Click here for more information regarding running Synk from the command line.
- Use an AppleScript to run a Synk document as part of a larger script. While Synk 5 is not internally AppleScriptable, you can use the batch script functionality to automatically run documents when opened.
- Use iCal's ability to launch scripts and items at particular times to schedule runs.