Exclusions are used to prevent the execution of scheduled groups during defined periods of time. For example, you may wish to prevent a particular group from running whilst month end processes are being completed.
To add an exclusion set
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Click the Scheduler node in the navigation panel.
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Click Exclusions.
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Click the Add button.
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Enter a Name for the set of exclusion periods. The value for this field can be a maximum of 40 characters (no spaces). Valid characters include numbers, letters and dash.
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Provide a Description of the exclusion set to provide further details.
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Check the Active option to ensure that the exclusion periods are applied. You can deactivate an exclusion set if required.
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You can add Tags to assist with management of definitions. You can select from the existing tags or add a new tag by pressing the Add button to the right of the tags area, then entering the new tag name.
To add an exclusion period
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Click the Add button on the right hand side above the grid.
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Enter the Date From and Date Thru of the exclusion period. These dates are inclusive so any groups that are equal or between these ranges will not execute.
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Check the Active option on each line to ensure that the exclusion period is applied.
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You can add as many exclusion periods as are required.
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To save your changes click the Save button at the top.
To delete an exclusion period
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Press the Trash Can icon next to the line you wish to remove.
To delete an exclusion set
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Click the Scheduler node in the navigation panel.
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Click the Exclusions node.
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Click the Hand selection icon in the top right of the screen.
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Select the line you wish to remove.
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Click the Trash Can icon to remove the calendar.