Configure a New Date/Time Range Control
The Date/Time Range control allows a user to set a specific date and time for a routing task to start and end. It is commonly used for enabling and disabling planned messaging.
This topic covers how to configure a new Date/Time Range control after creating.
Creating a Date/Time Range Control
To add a new Date/Time Range control, refer to the Create a Routing Control topic. Follow the instructions in that topic to add a new Date/Time Range control.
Using the Create New Date/Time Range Control Interface
Configure the new control by completing each section below:
Enter Control Details
Name – Enter a name for the control in this field.
Code – Enter a unique code to represent the control in this field.
NOTE:
The Code field can no longer be edited after initially adding the control.
Description – Enter a brief description to help identify the purpose or intent of the control.
Configure Control Settings
Time Zone – Drop-down menu for selecting the time zone for the control.
Start Date/Time – Allows for the selection of the date and time for the control to start. Selecting this field displays the Date / Time Selection Menu.
End Date/Time – Allows for the selection of the date and time for the control to end. Selecting this field displays the Date / Time Selection Menu.
NOTE:
Use the Date / Time Selection Menu to select a date and time:
Date / Time Selection Menu
Month Selector – Click to select a month.
Year Selector – Click to enter or select a year. Use the up and down arrows to select the previous or next year.
Next Month – Arrow used to navigate to the next month.
Previous Month – Arrow used to navigate to the previous month.
Day Selector – Allows for the selection of the day. A selected day is highlighted in blue, and the current day is outlined in a gray circle.
Hour Selector – Enter or select the hour. Use the up and down arrows to select the previous or next hour.
Minute Selector – Enter or select the minute. Use the up and down arrows to select the previous or next minute.
AM / PM Selector – Select PM or AM for the time of day.
Assign Collections
Search Icon – Clicking the magnifying glass icon displays the Search field. Enter text in this field and click the Magnifying Glass icon to search for a specific collection or collections that are available for assignment to the control.
Selection Indicators – When a collection is selected for assignment, this circle displays a check.
Select/Deselect All – Clicking this button either selects or deselects all available collections.
NOTE:
Collections can only be assigned during the initial creation of the control. If changes are needed to collection assignment, you must create a new control.
Completing the Control Creation
Finish creating the new control by clicking the Create button, or click the Cancel button to cancel the operation.
NOTE:
If canceling the operation, a Confirm Navigation panel displays. Click Leave Page to confirm canceling. To close the panel and return to the previous task, click Stay on Page.
