How to implement schedule workflow using SharePoint Designer?

Hi All,
Please let me know , How to implement the schedule workflow using Share Point Designer.
Thank You.
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~Sri

+1 to this. The closest that you'll get with list / level features is using Information Rights. You can trigger workflows based on time/date columns, which may serve your needs.
Failing that, you will indeed need a custom timer job.
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