Cron access to module

[chris_ryu]

Hi,

 

I have my custom BackOffice module which imports product data from CSV files.

Currently I manually enter the "Configuration Page" of the module and then it starts importing.

 

But I want to make it automated with cron job. The problem is:

How can I make a PHP file with my BackOffice module which can be accessed by crontab?

 

Usually BO modules can be accessed only after login.

 

Maybe I should do it another way... if so please tell me how

 

Regards,

Chris

Edited October 20, 2013 by chris_ryu (see edit history)

[math_php]

Hi

 

You can make a direct call with a cron to a php file, include at least :

 

require('../../config/config.inc.php');

 

To get Prestashop classes available.

 

Regards

[chris_ryu]

Works like a charm! Thanks

 

I considered this solution, but had no idea if it will include everything.

Is it good to have set cron action in module via $_GET variable like: "?cron=1"?

Only if it is set I include config and use module object

[math_php]

Nice

 

If your folder is not browsable, with customized name for folder and file.

It should be ok for no top security business.

 

Tools::getValue(name) take both GET and POST, POST 'attacks' might need more work or skills.

 

Best regards

[Publisher]

Hi

 

You can make a direct call with a cron to a php file, include at least :

require('../../config/config.inc.php');

To get Prestashop classes available.

 

Regards

 

Thanks this saved me.