Adding exclusion rules

Exclusion rules can be added for schedules and runs. You can add Absolute or Relative rules, and select the schedules for which the rules will be applicable.

About this task

Absolute exclusion rules are set for a set time period. Relative exclusion rules are set only once. Exclusion Rules can be enabled or disabled, and can be applied to multiple schedules.

Procedure

To add an exclusion rule, complete the following steps:
  1. Log in to HCL Marketing Platform as the administrator.
  2. Click Settings > Schedule management.
  3. On the Run exclusions tab, click Add exclusion rule.
  4. On the Rule definition tab, specify the Rule name.
  5. Optional: Specify the Description.
  6. Select the Rule status as Enabled or Disabled.

    By default, Enabled is selected.

  7. Select the Exclusion type.
    If you select Absolute, complete the following steps:
    1. Select the Time Zone.

      By default, the Server default time zone is selected.

    2. Select the Start date and time.
    3. Select the End date and time.
    If you select Relative, complete the following steps:
    1. Select the frequency as First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, or Last.
    2. Select the day.
    3. Select the month.
    Note: A single date of the current year can be selected. Schedules are skipped for the entire day when you select a relateive date.
  8. On the Eligible schedules tab, select the schedule for which you want to apply the exclusion rule by completing the following steps:
    1. Search for the available schedules by entering a wildcard search in the Filter text box.
    2. From Available schedules, select the schedules.
    3. Click Move right arrow.

      The selected schedules are moved to the Selected schedules table.

    4. Click Save.
  9. Click Save.