matlab batch stopped in the backend

I started a batch cmd as below

 job5 = batch(@getHighFreqData, 1, {5}, 'Profile', 'local');

When I locked my computer and left the office, the job5 stopped working, when I unlocked the pc the 2nd day, the job5 continues to work.

Seems the job5 is only working when someone is using the pc, any ideas why? Definitely I want the job run during night.

Thanks.

Answer 1

[Jan]

Then the computer must not fall asleep. If you are working under Windows, you can use FEX: WinPower. The operating system offers such controls also.

[Fei]

Thanks.

Answer 2

[Jason Ross]

The 'local' scheduler uses the local machine's cores to process the job. If the machine falls asleep or hibernates, the job processing will stop.

[Fei]

Thanks. I disabled the "sleep" function and it solved my problem.

[Fei]

The windows should keep working if there is a matlab thread in the running status. Not sure how to set the parameters?