magento cron in backend configuration

Question

So I know how to setup a cron using the config.xml crontab stuff:

Answer 1

A better solution that doesn't involve a custom backend model.

config.xml

   

    
        
            0.1.0
        
    
    
        
            
                Company_Export_Model
            
        
    
    
                        
            
                */5 * * * *
            
        
    
    
                        
            
                
                    export/order/cron_settings
                
                
                    company_export/observer::exportOrderData
                
            
        
    

system.xml

    
        
            Feeds Configuration
            99999
        
    
    
        
            Export
            feedsconfig
            text
            10000
            1
            
                
                    Order
                    text
                    2
                    1
                    
                         
                            How often do you want the cron to run?
                            text
                            40
                            Use Crontab Format (Eg. "*/5 * * * *" for every 5 minutes)
                            1