Time Periods Screen

Last verified with: 10.8.6.0

Overview #

Time Periods are used to make rating rules apply only during specific windows of time, such as evenings, weekends, or other scheduled periods. Once configured, a time period can be assigned to usage rate groups so those groups are only considered during the defined schedule.

This allows a rating configuration to apply different prices at different times. For example, one rate group can be used during peak hours while another rate group handles usage outside the defined period.

Prerequisites #

Time periods can be configured immediately. There are no prerequisite configuration steps for this screen.

The Time Periods Panel #

The Time Periods panel on the left displays the time periods that already exist in the system. Select a time period to load its details in the edit panel on the right.

Actions #

Icon	Description
	Deletes the selected time period
	Adds a new time period

The Edit Time Period Panel #

The panel on the right displays the selected time period and is where you maintain its name and schedule details.

Main Field #

• Name: The name of the time period. This should clearly describe when the period applies, such as Evening, Weekend, or After Hours.

Detail Tab #

The Detail tab contains the day-and-time entries that make up the time period.

Each detail row represents one scheduled window and shows:

• the day of the week
• the start time
• the end time

For example, a weekend time period can be built by adding one detail for Saturday and another for Sunday.

Working With Details #

Use the Detail tab to:

• add a new time period detail
• edit an existing time period detail
• clone a detail so you can reuse the same time range for another day
• delete or restore a detail before saving

References Tab #

The References tab shows which rate groups currently use the selected time period. This is helpful when determining whether the time period can be deleted or when assessing the impact of changes.

Adding Time Periods #

To add a time period:

1. In the Time Periods panel, click Add.
2. Enter the Name.
3. Open the Detail tab.
4. Click New to add a detail.
5. In the detail dialog, select the Day Of Week, From time, and To time.
6. Add the detail.
7. Repeat this process until the time period covers all required days and times.
8. Save the time period.

Editing Time Periods #

To edit an existing time period:

1. Select the time period in the Time Periods panel.
2. Update the Name if needed.
3. On the Detail tab, edit existing details or add new ones as required.
4. Save the changes.

Cloning Time Period Details #

To clone a time period detail:

1. Select the time period.
2. Open the Detail tab.
3. Click the clone action for the detail you want to reuse.
4. In the clone dialog, adjust the Day Of Week, Start Time, or End Time as needed.
5. Complete the clone.
6. Save the time period.

Cloning is useful when several days share the same time window and you want to avoid re-entering the same values manually.

Deleting Time Periods #

To delete a time period:

1. Select the time period in the Time Periods panel.
2. Click Delete.
3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.