Configure a New Date/Time Control

The Date/Time control allows a user to set a specific date and time for a routing task to begin. It is commonly used for enabling planned messaging.

This topic covers how to configure a new Date/Time control after adding.

Adding a Date/Time Control

To add a new Date/Time control, refer to the Add a New Routing Control topic.

Configuring the New Date/Time Control

To configure a new Date/Time control:

  1. Edit the Control Name and Control Description fields as needed.

NOTE:

The Control Code field can no longer be edited after initially adding the control.

  1. Select a time zone by clicking the drop-down menu located next to Time Zone.
  2. Enter a time for the control to start in the Time field.

NOTE:

Alternatively, click the Clock button to reveal a dialog that allows for the selection of the time. Click the arrows to adjust the time, and click AM or PM to swap between AM or PM.

  1. Enter a date for the control to start in the Date field.

NOTE:

Alternatively, click the Calendar button to reveal a dialog that allows for the selection of the date. Click the arrows to switch the selected month. Clicking the Month/Year at the top of the calendar changes to the month selection view.

The month selection view allows for quick selection of a month. Use the arrows to navigate through the selected year or click the year to change to the year selection view.

The year selection view allows for the quick selection of a year. Use the arrows to navigate between the years displayed.

  1. Click the Save button to save any changes made to the control or click the Cancel button to cancel the operation.

NOTE:

If canceling the operation, click the Continue button to confirm.

A success confirmation displays in the upper right corner upon successfully creating a new control. The message disappears after a few seconds.

See Also