Dynamic Usage Classes Screen

Last verified with: 10.8.6.0

Overview #

Dynamic Usage Classes are used when a single standard usage class is not specific enough for rating. Instead of always assigning the same usage class to similar usage, the system can apply additional rules to determine a more specific usage class before rating occurs.

This is useful when the final usage class should depend on both the network-related value on the usage record, such as carrier, and the location where the usage occurred. For example, usage that would normally be treated as one general class can be reassigned to different usage classes depending on the carrier and location group that match the rule.

Once the dynamic usage class assigns the more specific usage class, the rating engine can apply the correct rate for that scenario.

Each dynamic usage class contains an ordered list of rules. The rules are evaluated from top to bottom, so the rule order determines which result is applied first when more than one rule could match.

Prerequisites #

• A custom field list must be configured on the mediation entity for the variable that will drive the rule selection, such as carrier or network.
• In Owner Configuration, the Dynamic Usage Class option must be enabled and pointed to the appropriate rule variable.
• Location groups must already exist so they can be used in dynamic usage class rules.

If dynamic usage classes are not enabled for the current owner, the screen displays a configuration message instead of the normal editing layout.

Dynamic Usage Classes Panel #

The Dynamic Usage Classes panel on the left displays the dynamic usage classes that already exist in the system. Select a dynamic usage class to load its details in the edit panel on the right.

Actions #

Icon	Description
	Deletes the dynamic usage class if not in use (configured on a service in a package)
	Adds a new dynamic usage class

Edit Dynamic Usage Class Panel #

The panel on the right displays the selected dynamic usage class and is where you maintain its main settings.

Main Fields #

• Name: The unique name of the dynamic usage class.
• Active: Controls whether the dynamic usage class is available for use. This option is only enabled after the dynamic usage class has at least one rule.
• Description: A description of the rule set and its intended purpose.

Rules Tab #

The Rules tab is used to define the ordered rules that determine which usage class should be assigned when the configured conditions are met.

Each rule row displays:

• Carrier: The list item value used by the rule variable.
• Location Group: The location group that must match.
• Usage Class Result: The usage class that will be assigned if the rule matches.

Rule Actions #

Within the Rules tab, you can:

• add a new rule
• edit an existing rule
• clone a rule
• delete or restore a rule
• move a rule up or down
• drag and drop rules to reorder them

Rule Dialog Fields #

When adding or editing a rule, the dialog includes:

• Carrier: The configured list item value used to match the rule.
• Location Group: The location group where the rule applies.
• Usage Class: The usage class that should be assigned when the rule matches.

Adding Dynamic Usage Classes #

To add a dynamic usage class:

1. In the Dynamic Usage Classes panel, click Add.
2. Enter the Name.
3. Enter the Description.
4. Open the Rules tab.
5. Click Add to create a rule.
6. In the rule dialog, select the Carrier, Location Group, and Usage Class.
7. Add the rule.
8. Repeat this process until the required rule set is complete.
9. Reorder the rules if needed.
10. Enable Active if the dynamic usage class is ready for use.
11. Save the dynamic usage class.

Editing Dynamic Usage Classes #

To edit an existing dynamic usage class:

1. Select the dynamic usage class in the Dynamic Usage Classes panel.
2. Update the Name, Description, or Active setting as needed.
3. Open the Rules tab to add, edit, clone, remove, or reorder rules.
4. Save the changes.

Deleting Dynamic Usage Classes #

To delete a dynamic usage class:

1. Select the dynamic usage class in the Dynamic Usage Classes panel.
2. Click Delete.
3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.