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Time Periods are configured in Setup / Usage Rating / Rate Types / Time Periods |
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The Time Periods panel on the left of this screen allows you to select time periods so that you can view and edit their details on the Edit Time Periods Panel to the right. Actions are also available which are shown as icons above the Filter text box. The available actions are described below.
Actions
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Deletes the selected time period | |
Adds a new time period |
Time Periods List
The Time Period listing on the left of the screen shows currently configured time periods.
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The information in this panel reflects the currently selected time period. From here you can change time period configuration details (fields will display a red left border if a value is required and purple text if the field is read-only and cannot be modifiednote: fields with a magenta left border are required).
Details tab
This tab shows the time period details configured for the selected time period. E.g. a time period covering an entire weekend would have two time period details listed, 'Saturday - Start 12:00 AM End 11:59 PM' and 'Sunday - Start 12:00 AM End 11:59 PM'.
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This tab will list all rate groups that are configured to use the selected time period.
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Adding Time Periods
Under the Time Periods heading on the left click the action button
The new time period configuration will be displayed on the right under the Add Time Period heading
Configure the time period
Name: enter a descriptive reference that explains the period (e.g. 'Evenings')
Details: each detail added covers part or all of a single day (e.g. Monday 5:00pm - 9:00pm). You can use the clone button on an existing detail if you need to add an additional day that covers the same time range as the detail you are cloning. To create a new time period detail with an adjustable time frame click the +New button and a modal will appear where you can specify the detail configuration:
Day Of Week: the day on which alternate rates (rates in the rate group configured to use the time period) will apply
From: the time that rates in the rate group will applicable (start time)
To: the time that rates in the rate group will no longer be applicable (stop time)
Once the time period details are populated click the Add or Update button
Continue to add details until the time period configuration covers all the days and times you require
Click Save when you are finished adding details
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