Check for file via FTP every xx mins?

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How can I check for a file and download it via FTP from my app when it is Paused?

I read the Timer doc and it said the Timer object doesn't work while the app is Paused. My app needs to use FTP and check for a file on my website and download it if it finds it. I know how to do all that, I'm just not sure what timer object/event I can use to know when to initiate the FTP call every so many minutes while the app is paused?

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I create the Service Module from a new project as a stand alone service or just add it from my existing app if I want it associated with my current app? I'm not clear if the Service module is part of your main app or a separate app.
 
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Hmmm...so that means the Service Module kind of runs in parallel and stays 'engaged' and running even if the main app is killed or paused?
 
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I want to schedule an FTP task to download a few files from my website, so I'll use a Service module and use StartServiceAt.

In the Service_Start Sub, can I initiate 5 FTP downloads of 5 small ascii text files from my website at the same time? And then I would check the filename in the FTP_DownloadCompleted Sub to see which ones finished? In other words, FTP can do multiple downloads at the same time?
 
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